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| notable_commanders            = General [[Shankar Roy Chowdhury]]
| notable_commanders            = General [[Shankar Roy Chowdhury]]
| specialization                = [[Military education and training|Training]]
| specialization                = [[Military education and training|Training]]
| current_commander            = Lt Gen [[Raj Shukla]], [[YSM]], [[Sena Medal|SM]] <ref name=shukla>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/lt-gen-shukla-assumes-charge-of-artrac-79121|title=Lt Gen Shukla assumes charge of ARTRAC|work=The Tribune|date=2 May 2020|access-date=3 May 2020}}</ref>
| current_commander            = Lt Gen [[Raj Shukla]], [[Yudh Seva Medal|YSM]], [[Sena Medal|SM]]<ref name=shukla>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/lt-gen-shukla-assumes-charge-of-artrac-79121|title=Lt Gen Shukla assumes charge of ARTRAC|work=The Tribune|date=2 May 2020|access-date=3 May 2020}}</ref>
| commander1_label              = [[General officer commanding|GOC-in-C]]
| commander1_label              = [[General officer commanding|GOC-in-C]]
}}
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The Army Training Command was established on 1 October 1991 at [[Mhow]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]] and moved to [[Shimla]] on 31 March 1993.<ref>[http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=L1gH5c3xwJIsUURx3nBhUg==&ParentID=SNgrCYX0ZpY0FvcVpBl86w== An introduction] Indian Army</ref> The main aim of the command is to maximize effectiveness of the training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/artrac.htm|title=Army Training Command (ARTRAC)|author=John Pike|work=globalsecurity.org|access-date=2 August 2015}}</ref>
The Army Training Command was established on 1 October 1991 at [[Mhow]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]] and moved to [[Shimla]] on 31 March 1993.<ref>[http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=L1gH5c3xwJIsUURx3nBhUg==&ParentID=SNgrCYX0ZpY0FvcVpBl86w== An introduction] Indian Army</ref> The main aim of the command is to maximize effectiveness of the training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/artrac.htm|title=Army Training Command (ARTRAC)|author=John Pike|work=globalsecurity.org|access-date=2 August 2015}}</ref>


In 2019, it was decided to merge the Directorate General of Military Training (DGMT) with ARTRAC.<ref name=integ1>[https://theprint.in/defence/in-the-works-for-army-training-command-wings-for-training-validation-more-officers/281680/ In the works for Army Training Command — wings for training, validation & more officers], [[The Print]], 24 Aug 2019.</ref> DGMT runs the [[Chail Military School#History|Rashtriya Military Schools]] (RMS).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustanlink.com/careertex/top-institutes-india/bangalore-military-school.htm|title=Bangalore Military School, Bangalore Military School detailed information, Admission Process for Bangalore Military School|access-date=22 June 2016}}</ref>
==Objectives==
It's roles are to:
It's roles are to:
* Formulate concepts and doctrines of warfare in the fields of strategy, operational art, tactics, logistics, training and human resource development stimulating a real-time scenario.
* Formulate concepts and doctrines of warfare in the fields of strategy, operational art, tactics, logistics, training and human resource development stimulating a real-time scenario.
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!References
!References
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|rowspan="21" |[[Lieutenant General (India)|Lieutenant General]]
|rowspan="25" |[[Lieutenant General (India)|Lieutenant General]]
|A S Kalkat
|A S Kalkat
|1 October 1991
|1 October 1991
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|<ref>{{cite web |title=Gen Kala takes over as ARTRAC chief |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99oct16/himachal.htm}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Gen Kala takes over as ARTRAC chief |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99oct16/himachal.htm}}</ref>
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|-
|S. S. Mehta
|Shamsher Singh Mehta
|1 April 2001
|1 April 2001
|1 January 2003
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|[[63rd Cavalry (India)|63rd Cavalry]]
|[[63rd Cavalry (India)|63rd Cavalry]]
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Lt. Gen. S. S. Mehta Takes Over Army Training Command|url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/2001-APRIL-JULY-DEFENCE-II/PDF/DEF-2001-04-01_001.pdf|website=Press Information Bureau of India - Archive|date=1 April 2001|access-date=4 July 2020}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Lt. Gen. S. S. Mehta Takes Over Army Training Command|url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/2001-APRIL-JULY-DEFENCE-II/PDF/DEF-2001-04-01_001.pdf|website=Press Information Bureau of India - Archive|date=1 April 2001|access-date=4 July 2020}}</ref>
|-
|Shantanu Choudhry
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|31 December 2002
|[[Regiment of Artillery (India)|Regiment of Artillery]]
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/minor-reshuffle-likely-at-army-hq/article27878506.ece|title=Minor reshuffle likely at Army hq.|date=2002-11-01|access-date=2021-07-22}}</ref>
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|[[J. J. Singh]]
|[[J. J. Singh]]
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==External links==
==External links==
[https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspxMnId=uElFDWpYGqbxMXxg+jgDHw==&ParentID=s4zCCOcmToHpUgde7d9Clg==&flag=8CKP966uzg96kLov0aWdfQ== ARTRAC Army Commanders’ Conclave]
* [https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspxMnId=uElFDWpYGqbxMXxg+jgDHw==&ParentID=s4zCCOcmToHpUgde7d9Clg==&flag=8CKP966uzg96kLov0aWdfQ== ARTRAC Army Commanders’ Conclave]
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Army Training Command
Army Training Command's insignia today
Active1991 – Present
Country India
Branch Indian Army
TypeCommand
RoleTraining
Garrison/HQShimla
Commanders
GOC-in-CLt Gen Raj Shukla, YSM, SM[1]
Notable
commanders		General Shankar Roy Chowdhury

The Army Training Command, abbreviated as ARTRAC, is one of the seven commands of the Indian Army. It is currently based at Shimla.[2] It was established in 1991.

Lieutenant General Raj Shukla, YSM, SM is the present commander.[1]

History

The Army Training Command was established on 1 October 1991 at Mhow in Madhya Pradesh and moved to Shimla on 31 March 1993.[3] The main aim of the command is to maximize effectiveness of the training.[4]

In 2019, it was decided to merge the Directorate General of Military Training (DGMT) with ARTRAC.[5] DGMT runs the Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS).[6]

Objectives

It's roles are to:

  • Formulate concepts and doctrines of warfare in the fields of strategy, operational art, tactics, logistics, training and human resource development stimulating a real-time scenario.
  • Acts as the nodal agency for all institutional training in the Army
  • Evolve joint doctrines in conjunction with other Services

List of Commanders

Rank Name Appointment Date Left Office Unit of Commission References
Lieutenant General A S Kalkat 1 October 1991 31 July 1992 8th Gorkha Rifles [7]
Shankar Roychowdhury 1 August 1992 22 November 1994 20th Lancers [8]
S K Sharma 22 November 1994 31 March 1997 Armoured Corps
Vijay Oberoi 1 April 1997 15 October 1999 Maratha Light Infantry [9]
H B Kala 15 October 1999 1 April 2001 Jat Regiment [10]
Shamsher Singh Mehta 1 April 2001 63rd Cavalry [11]
Shantanu Choudhry 31 December 2002 Regiment of Artillery [12]
J. J. Singh 1 January 2003 30 January 2004 Maratha Light Infantry [13]
K Nagaraj 1 February 2004 15 August 2005 Maratha Light Infantry [14]
Deepak Kapoor 15 August 2005 31 September 2005 Regiment of Artillery [15]
K S Jamwal 1 October 2005 31 December 2006 Regiment of Artillery [16]
M L Naidu 1 January 2007 30 September 2007 Rajput Regiment [17]
J K Mohanty 1 October 2007 30 September 2009 Dogra Regiment [18]
B S Jaswal 1 October 2009 1 December 2010 JAK Rifles [19]
A S Lamba 1 October 2009 1 December 2010 Regiment of Artillery [20]
K Surendra Nath 1 January 2011 30 May 2013 Mechanised Infantry [21]
Sanjeev Madhok 1 June 2013 30 July 2015 Brigade of Guards [22]
P M Hariz 1 August 2015 31 August 2016 Mechanized Infantry [23]
D R Soni 17 September 2016 30 November 2017 Central India Horse [24]
M M Naravane 1 December 2017 30 September 2018 Sikh Light Infantry [25]
P C Thimayya 1 November 2018 30 April 2020 Mechanised Infantry Regiment [26]
R Shukla 1 May 2020 Present Regiment of Artillery [27]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Lt Gen Shukla assumes charge of ARTRAC". The Tribune. 2 May 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  2. ↑ "Ministry of Defence". Archived from the original on 5 April 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  3. ↑ An introduction Indian Army
  4. ↑ John Pike. "Army Training Command (ARTRAC)". globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  5. ↑ In the works for Army Training Command — wings for training, validation & more officers, The Print, 24 Aug 2019.
  6. ↑ "Bangalore Military School, Bangalore Military School detailed information, Admission Process for Bangalore Military School". Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  7. ↑ "Sky diving, bike stunts leave spectators spellbound".
  8. ↑ December 15, india today digital; December 15, india today digital; July 18, india today digital; Ist, india today digital. "Shankar Roy Chowdhury appointed new chief of army staff". India Today.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ↑ "Army Training Command may be moved from Shimla to Ambala". Hindustan Times. 28 January 2019.
  10. ↑ "Gen Kala takes over as ARTRAC chief".
  11. ↑ "Lt. Gen. S. S. Mehta Takes Over Army Training Command" (PDF). Press Information Bureau of India - Archive. 1 April 2001. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  12. ↑ "Minor reshuffle likely at Army hq". 1 November 2002. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  13. ↑ "The colours of Army green". frontline.thehindu.com.
  14. ↑ Feb 9, Rahul Singh. "'Ganpat' generals going great guns | Chandigarh News - Times of India". The Times of India.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ↑ "Nagalim.NL News". www.nagalim.nl.
  16. ↑ "Lt Gen Kapoor to be new VCOAS; Panag, Jamwal to head N, E Cmds". www.oneindia.com. 26 December 2006.
  17. ↑ "Lt Gen Naidu to take charge on January 1". Hindustan Times. 26 December 2006.
  18. ↑ "English Releases". pib.gov.in.
  19. ↑ "Lt Gen B S Jaswal takes charge of Northern Command today - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com.
  20. ↑ "Army training command gets new chief". Hindustan Times. 1 October 2009.
  21. ↑ "LT Gen K Surendra Nath takes charge of ARTRAC – Hill Post".
  22. ↑ Pioneer, The. "lt Gen Madhok takes over command of Army training". The Pioneer.
  23. ↑ "..:: India Strategic ::. APPOINTMENTS: Lt Gen Hariz assumes charge of ARTRAC". www.indiastrategic.in. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  24. ↑ "Lt Gen Soni is GOC-in-Chief of ARTRAC".
  25. ↑ "Lt Gen Naravane takes over as ARTRAC chief".
  26. ↑ "Lt Gen Thimmaya takes over as GoC Army Training Command, Shimla". The Economic Times. 1 November 2018.
  27. ↑ "Lt Gen Raj Shukla assumes command of the ARTRAC". United News of India. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2020.

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