Corps of Military Police Centre and School Concludes Junior Leader Provost Course in Bengaluru, Includes Sri Lankan Trainees

The Junior Leader Provost Course at the Corps of Military Police Centre and School in Bengaluru concluded on August 28, 2026, with personnel of the Corps of Military Police and three students from Sri Lanka completing specialised training aimed at strengthening military policing skills and leadership.

The course was structured to improve the professional knowledge, leadership abilities and operational competence of those responsible for provost and military policing duties. It brought together Indian Army personnel from the Corps of Military Police and participants from Sri Lanka, reflecting ongoing professional military engagement with a friendly foreign country through training and capacity-building cooperation.

By completing the course, the participants gained an opportunity to deepen their understanding of military policing responsibilities and to build the leadership qualities needed to carry out duties in demanding operational and administrative settings. The training was intended to prepare junior leaders to handle the practical and professional requirements of their roles more effectively.

The presence of Sri Lankan personnel added an international dimension to the programme and enabled professional interaction and exchange of experiences between the armed forces of India and Sri Lanka. According to the course’s framing, such engagements contribute to mutual understanding, professional camaraderie and closer defence ties between partner countries.

Col Gautam Verma, Officiating Commandant of the Corps of Military Police Centre and School, delivered the closing address at the culmination ceremony. He felicitated the successful course participants and acknowledged their efforts and commitment throughout the training.

The course’s conclusion also highlighted the Corps of Military Police’s focus on producing professionally competent and confident junior leaders capable of meeting the changing requirements of military policing. It further underlined the role of the Corps of Military Police Centre and School as a key institution for specialised training and leadership development for military police personnel.

With the successful completion of the Junior Leader Provost Course, the Corps of Military Police said it had taken another step towards strengthening professional standards, leadership and operational effectiveness, while also contributing to military cooperation and training exchanges with friendly foreign partners.