Nk Kamender Singh Awarded Best Student at CME Pune's Combat Engineering Course Completion
The All Arms Combat Engineering Instructors Course at the College of Military Engineering (CME) in Pune concluded on 28 October 2025, showcasing a remarkable level of professionalism, technical skill, and instructional quality.
A total of 54 participants, comprising officers, Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs), and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) from various branches of the Indian Army, as well as an officer from Ethiopia, a Friendly Foreign Country (FFC), took part in this comprehensive course.
The course was specifically tailored to improve the operational and instructional capabilities of the participants in key areas such as field engineering, demolitions, mine warfare, and modern combat engineering practices. It aimed to equip instructors with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively educate troops operating in varied and challenging environments.
The trainees engaged in intensive training sessions, which included live demonstrations and field exercises, to gain a thorough understanding of the latest advancements in combat engineering.
Nk Kamender Singh from the Special Forces stood out among his peers, earning the title of Overall Best Student of the Course. His outstanding performance exemplifies the high standards of discipline, technical expertise, and flexibility that are hallmarks of the Indian Army's elite training programs.
The College of Military Engineering in Pune is a leading technical training establishment within the Indian Army. The institution plays a critical role in developing skilled combat engineers who can support operations in both peace and wartime. It continues to uphold its tradition of innovation and excellence, enhancing the Army's engineering capabilities across all divisions and services.
