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Indian Army Transforms HQ UB into Operational Corps

  • 20 Feb 2024

Recently, the Indian Army's decision to convert HQ Uttar Bharat (UB) into a full-fledged operational corps signals a strategic shift towards Line of Actual Control (LAC) operations.

Key Points

  • Strategic Transformation: HQ UB area in Bareilly transitions from a static formation handling peacetime duties to a fully operational corps.
  • The move aligns with the Army's increased focus on operations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
  • Expansion of Responsibilities: The UB area previously managed peacetime locations and training establishments in Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh, along with border areas along Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
  • Upgradation to an operational corps equips it to handle combat operations with enhanced capabilities.
  • Operational Readiness: The reconstituted corps will integrate various arms and services, including artillery, engineering, and aviation, to effectively execute operations in the central theatre.
  • Increased troop density and emerging operational requirements drive the shift towards operational tasks.
  • Strategic Decision-Making: Conversion to an operational corps reflects a shift in organizational focus towards LAC operations while maintaining traditional peacetime roles.
  • The decision leverages existing manpower and assets, avoiding the need to establish a new headquarters.
  • Centralized Response Agency: The newly formed corps HQ will play a pivotal role in enhancing border infrastructure, combat logistics, and addressing security threats in the region.