Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Assam Rifles Enhances Drone Skills and Blackout Readiness in Northeast Drills
Imagine soldiers needing to use new flying cameras, like drones, to see what's happening in tough places.
That's what the Assam Rifles did, learning how to plan missions and understand what the drone sees.
They also practiced being doctors in the dark!
A special drill made sure that if people got hurt, especially when lights were off, the hospital could quickly and safely help them.
This means the soldiers are getting better at using new tools and being ready for any situation to keep the Northeast region safe.
Assam Rifles conducted specialized training to enhance personnel's skills in using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for surveillance and reconnaissance.
The drone training focused on mission planning, data interpretation, and safe drone handling techniques to improve operational readiness.
A comprehensive Casualty Management Drill was successfully conducted under blackout conditions at the military hospital in Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh.
The drill simulated real-world crisis scenarios to evaluate the medical teams' efficiency, coordination, and adherence to SOPs during low-visibility situations.
These initiatives highlight Assam Rifles' commitment to integrating modern technology and maintaining high professional standards for regional security.
- Who
- Assam Rifles personnel and military hospital staff in Tezu
- What
- Conducted specialized training on drone integration and operations, and a comprehensive Casualty Management Drill under blackout
- When
- Recent (details not specified, but stated as 'Saturday' for the drone training announcement)
- Where
- Northeast region of India, specifically Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To enhance operational readiness, integrate modern technology, and test preparedness for dynamic operational scenarios including low-visibility crisis conditions.
- Drone Training Focus
- Surveillance, reconnaissance, real-time situational awareness, mission planning, data interpretation, drone handling
- Drone Training Objective
- Enhance operational readiness and integrate modern technology
- Casualty Management Drill Location
- Tezu, Lohit district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Casualty Management Drill Objective
- Evaluate efficiency, coordination, and SOP adherence in low-visibility crisis conditions
- Casualty Management Drill Focus
- Minimizing time between injury and definitive medical care under blackout conditions