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{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}}
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{{Infobox military unit
{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name                    = Army Training Command
| unit_name                    = Army Training Command
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| garrison                      = [[Shimla]]
| garrison                      = [[Shimla]]
| battles                      =  
| battles                      =  
| notable_commanders            = General [[Shankar Roy Chowdhury]]
| notable_commanders            = [[General (India)|Gen]] [[Shankar Roy Chowdhury]]<br/> [[General (India)|Gen]] [[J. J. Singh]]<br/> [[General (India)|Gen]] [[Deepak Kapoor]]<br/> [[General (India)|Gen]] [[Manoj Mukund Naravane|M. M. Naravane]]
| specialization                = [[Military education and training|Training]]
| specialization                = [[Military education and training|Training]]
| 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>
| current_commander            = Lt Gen [[Surinder Singh Mahal|SS Mahal]]
| commander1_label              = [[General officer commanding|GOC-in-C]]
| commander1_label              = [[General officer commanding|GOC-in-C]]
}}
}}
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The '''Army Training Command''', abbreviated as '''ARTRAC''', is one of the seven commands of the [[Indian Army]]. It is currently based at [[Shimla]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mod.nic.in/aforces/ |title=Ministry of Defence |access-date=8 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405031810/http://www.mod.nic.in/aforces/ |archive-date=5 April 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was established in 1991.
The '''Army Training Command''', abbreviated as '''ARTRAC''', is one of the seven commands of the [[Indian Army]]. It is currently based at [[Shimla]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mod.nic.in/aforces/ |title=Ministry of Defence |access-date=8 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405031810/http://www.mod.nic.in/aforces/ |archive-date=5 April 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was established in 1991.


[[Lieutenant general|Lieutenant General]] [[Raj Shukla]], [[Yudh Seva Medal|YSM]], [[Sena Medal|SM]] is the present commander.<ref name="shukla" />
[[Lieutenant general|Lieutenant General]] SS Mahal is the current commander.


==History==
==History==
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 2022}}</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>
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 2022}}</ref>


==Objectives==
==Objectives==
It's roles are to:
Its 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.
* Acts as the nodal agency for all institutional training in the Army
* Acts as the nodal agency for all institutional training in the Army
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!References
!References
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|rowspan="25" |[[Lieutenant General (India)|Lieutenant General]]
|rowspan="23" |[[Lieutenant General (India)|Lieutenant General]]
|A S Kalkat
|A S Kalkat
|1 October 1991
|1 October 1991
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|15 October 1999
|15 October 1999
|[[Maratha Light Infantry]]
|[[Maratha Light Infantry]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Army Training Command may be moved from Shimla to Ambala |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/army-training-command-may-be-moved-from-shimla-to-ambala/story-yr07zI5U4tryVDm9SYeGvL.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=28 January 2019}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Army Training Command may be moved from Shimla to Ambala |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/army-training-command-may-be-moved-from-shimla-to-ambala/story-yr07zI5U4tryVDm9SYeGvL.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=28 January 2022}}</ref>
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|H B Kala
|H B Kala
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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 2022}}</ref>
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|Shantanu Choudhry
|Shantanu Choudhry
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|31 December 2006
|31 December 2006
|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Lt Gen Kapoor to be new VCOAS; Panag, Jamwal to head N, E Cmds |url=https://www.oneindia.com/2006/12/24/lt-gen-kapoor-to-be-new-vcoas-panag-jamwal-to-head-n-e-cmds-1167104766.html |website=www.oneindia.com |language=en |date=26 December 2006}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Lt Gen Kapoor to be new VCOAS; Panag, Jamwal to head N, E Cmds |url=https://www.oneindia.com/2006/12/24/lt-gen-kapoor-to-be-new-vcoas-panag-jamwal-to-head-n-e-cmds-1167104766.html |website=www.oneindia.com |language=en |date=26 December 2022}}</ref>
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|M L Naidu
|M L Naidu
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|30 September 2007
|30 September 2007
|[[Rajput Regiment]]
|[[Rajput Regiment]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Lt Gen Naidu to take charge on January 1 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/lt-gen-naidu-to-take-charge-on-january-1/story-ukwuX3LxaSJu399q908hJI.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=26 December 2006}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Lt Gen Naidu to take charge on January 1 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/lt-gen-naidu-to-take-charge-on-january-1/story-ukwuX3LxaSJu399q908hJI.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=26 December 2022}}</ref>
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|J K Mohanty
|J K Mohanty
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|1 December 2010
|1 December 2010
|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Army training command gets new chief |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/army-training-command-gets-new-chief/story-4rpgKNJ38FuIcuOdB6MItL.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=1 October 2009}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Army training command gets new chief |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/army-training-command-gets-new-chief/story-4rpgKNJ38FuIcuOdB6MItL.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=1 October 2022}}</ref>
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|K Surendra Nath
|K Surendra Nath
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|30 April 2020
|30 April 2020
|[[Mechanised Infantry Regiment]]
|[[Mechanised Infantry Regiment]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Lt Gen Thimmaya takes over as GoC Army Training Command, Shimla |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/lt-gen-thimmaya-takes-over-as-goc-army-training-command-shimla/articleshow/66457073.cms?from=mdr |website=The Economic Times |date=1 November 2018}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Lt Gen Thimmaya takes over as GoC Army Training Command, Shimla |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/lt-gen-thimmaya-takes-over-as-goc-army-training-command-shimla/articleshow/66457073.cms?from=mdr |website=The Economic Times |date=1 November 2022}}</ref>
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|[[Raj Shukla|R Shukla]]
|[[Raj Shukla|R Shukla]]
|1 May 2020
|1 May 2020
|Present
|31 March 2022
|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uniindia.com/lt-gen-raj-shukla-assumes-command-of-the-artrac/north/news/1977455.html|title=Lt Gen Raj Shukla assumes command of the ARTRAC|publisher=United News of India|date=1 May 2020|access-date=3 May 2020}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uniindia.com/lt-gen-raj-shukla-assumes-command-of-the-artrac/north/news/1977455.html|title=Lt Gen Raj Shukla assumes command of the ARTRAC|publisher=United News of India|date=1 May 2020|access-date=3 May 2022}}</ref>
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|[[Surinder Singh Mahal|SS Mahal]]
|1 April 2022
|Incumbent
|[[41st Armoured Regiment (India)|41 Armoured Regiment]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Lieutenant General Surinder Singh Mahal took over the command of ARTRAC today |url=https://hindi.latestly.com/socially/india/lt-gen-ss-mahal-took-over-the-command-of-artrac-today-1279625.html|publisher=Hindi Latestly|date=1 April 2022}}</ref>
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