Lt Vishal Aggarwal Leads Young Officer Course at CME Pune, Achieves Silver Grenade Award
The Young Officer Course at the College of Military Engineering (CME) in Pune concluded on March 10, 2026. This program is designed to ready newly commissioned officers for the role of platoon commanders within combat engineering units.
The training emphasizes the development of technical skills, leadership capabilities, and battlefield preparedness, essential for combat engineers operating in demanding environments.
Maj Gen Vikram Gulati Addresses Young Officers
At the closing ceremony, Major General Vikram Gulati, the Officiating Commandant of CME, addressed the officers, highlighting the necessity of resilience, initiative, and a mission-first mindset. These traits are crucial for combat engineers in today's warfare landscape.
He urged the officers to maintain high standards of professionalism and leadership as they advance in their military careers.
Lt Vishal Aggarwal Wins Top Honour
Lieutenant Vishal Aggarwal from the 13 Engineer Regiment excelled among his peers, securing the top position among Indian Army officers. His exemplary performance earned him the Silver Grenade and the GOC-in-C ARTRAC Award.
Nepal Army Officer Tops Foreign Officers Category
Captain Manoj Subedi of the Nepal Army distinguished himself among the officers from allied foreign nations, achieving the highest rank. This reflects the robust training collaboration and military exchanges between India and its partner countries.
The completion of this course demonstrates the Indian Army's dedication to fostering technically adept and mission-ready combat engineers, prepared to support operations in various terrains and combat circumstances.
