In a message outlining the Indian Army's priorities for the future, Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth directed serving officers to prepare the force for Operation Sindoor 2.0 and Operation Snow Leopard 2.0, while stressing the need to maintain the highest levels of operational readiness, adaptability and leadership.
In a letter titled 'Together Towards Excellence', dated July 6, the Army chief asked officers to validate the operational preparedness of their formations through spot reviews, according to a report by The Times of India.
The letter underlined that mission readiness extends far beyond equipment capability. It emphasised the need to ensure adequate ammunition availability, logistics, sustenance and human resource preparedness. He described these as critical elements of operational effectiveness.
General Seth also urged officers to adopt a practical approach to problem-solving. Rather than waiting for perfect solutions, he asked them to think innovatively and develop simple, implementable solutions to operational challenges.
At the same time, he reminded officers that battle-tested procedures remain relevant and said the Army must continue to adapt, improvise and overcome evolving challenges without compromising accountability or quality.
The Army chief said the force's responsibilities extend beyond guarding the country's borders and called on officers to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. He urged them to continuously upgrade their professional knowledge, remain well-read and stay intellectually ahead of emerging security challenges.
The letter also stressed the importance of leadership by example. General Seth asked officers to maintain high standards of physical fitness, share the hardships faced by troops and foster an environment where subordinates are encouraged to learn, innovate and make limited mistakes in a safe and constructive manner.
Highlighting the changing character of warfare, he observed that social media has also become a battlefield, urging officers to exercise restraint and act responsibly in the digital domain.
Meanwhile, General Seth on Thursday visited forward areas in Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir to review the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and combat readiness of troops.
During his first visit to the forward areas in Poonch after assuming office, he was briefed on the evolving security environment, operational deployments, surveillance architecture, field innovations and integrated operational readiness. He also reviewed infrastructure development and initiatives aimed at empowering communities in India's border villages before meeting senior military commanders at the Poonch Brigade headquarters to assess troop deployment and the prevailing security scenario.
