“The army chief has proposed such a center aimed at imparting specialized and enhanced training for our men,” a high-placed NA source told myrepublica.com. The proposed center would be coordinated by the center.
The Training Cell of the DGMT (Director General of Military Training) will be responsible for the overall planning, budgeting and implementation of the proposal. The DGMT is currently working out phase-wise financial breakdown of the center.
General Gurung had stressed on establishing such a center during his internal briefing to the NA staff recently.
There are currently five training academies run by the NA. At Khairipati, basic military training is imparted to personnel between the ranks of lieutenant and captain. Second, the Young Officers´ Course and Company Command Course are run at Nagarkot Academy.
Similarly, at Shivapuri Staff College, Battalion Commanders´ Course is conducted, after the completion of which the majors are promoted as colonels. Besides, two warfare training schools are functional at Amlekhgunj, Bara, and Jomsom, Mustang. At Amlekhgunj, the NA imparts training in jungle warfare, while at Jomsom, it has the MWS (Mountain Warfare School). In addition, it also has a Recruit Training Center at Trishuli.
General Gurung has also announced upgradation of some welfare schemes. Under the scheme, the NA men will now onwards receive two pairs of combat dresses in 18 months time under the free issue scheme. Earlier, they used to receive only one pair. Also, the NA men will now receive one pair of direct molded sole boot every two years.
General Gurung also announced increment in the scholarship amount. The amount of Rs 200 per pupil awarded as NA scholarship to 8,951 students in many private schools of the country will now be increased by Rs 100. Similarly, the CoAS scholarship amount has been increased to Rs 600 per student, which is Rs 200 more than the amount offered earlier.
The new chief has also ordered dispatch of the first consignment of 7000-8000 beds out of the total 25,000 for the NA soldiers.
akanshya@myrepublica.com
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