HDMC-22 Student Officers Visit Sapta Shakti Command, Discuss Multi-Domain Operations with Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra
Student officers of the Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC-22) visited Headquarters Sapta Shakti Command as part of their professional military orientation, where they were briefed on operational, logistical and human resource aspects of modern military preparedness.
During the visit, Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra, Army Commander, Sapta Shakti Command, met the officers and shared his views on contemporary operational requirements and the changing security environment. The interaction was designed to expose the participants to the practical realities of command-level decision-making and the demands placed on operational formations.
A major focus of the discussion was the increasing importance of Multi-Domain Operations. The officers were briefed on the need to integrate capabilities across different domains so that military forces can respond effectively to emerging security challenges. The conversation also covered the wider implications of operating in a security environment that is becoming more complex and demanding.
Lt Gen Malhotra also stressed the need for continuous capability enhancement and the absorption of emerging technologies. According to the interaction, these elements are essential for improving operational effectiveness and ensuring future readiness as the character of warfare continues to evolve.
Another key theme was logistics. The discussion examined how logistics dynamics sustain military operations and why integrated planning and efficient resource management are central to contemporary warfare. For the student officers, this offered a closer look at the support systems that enable operational formations to function effectively in the field.
The interaction also highlighted the need for human resource upskilling. The officers were told that future military personnel must be technologically adept, adaptable and professionally competent in order to operate effectively in an increasingly complex battlespace. This emphasis on personnel development was presented as an important part of maintaining operational effectiveness alongside technological advancement.
For the HDMC-22 participants, the visit provided a practical understanding of the challenges faced by operational formations and the measures required to remain prepared in a rapidly changing security environment. It also gave them an opportunity to connect classroom learning with the realities of command, logistics and capability development.
The engagement underlined the role of professional military education in preparing future leaders to think strategically, adapt to technological and operational change, and bring together diverse capabilities for effective military operations.
