A Day in the Life of ITBP Himveers Deployed at LAC from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh

Lakh, India: In vast expanse of rugged terrains along Line of Actual Control (LAC), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) remain stefast in securing India's borders with China. ir daily training sessions are vital for maintaining operational reiness, particularly in map reing, tactical manoeuvres, and GPS handling, which are essential for navigating and patrolling this challenging region.

ITBP's daily training regime is rigorous and designed to prepare troops for demanding tasks y face. Map reing classes are a cornerstone of this training, enabling soldiers to accurately identify key areas and strategic locations. This skill is especially critical during Long Range Patrols (LRPs) along LAC, where ability to navigate rugged and often treacherous landscape can mean difference between mission success and failure.

Complementing ir map-reing abilities, ITBP personnel also undergo intensive tactical training. This prepares m for various scenarios y may encounter, from skirmishes with versaries to challenges posed by natural environment. tactical drills are meticulously planned to simulate real-life situations, ensuring that troops are rey to respond swiftly and effectively in any situation.   

Mastering GPS Technology: A Critical Skill in Chushul

In high-altitude regions like Chushul, where tritional navigation methods can be severely challenged by extreme wear and difficult terrain, mastering GPS technology is indispensable. ITBP has recognized critical importance of this technology and ensures that every soldier is proficient in its use. Daily GPS handling classes are conducted to maintain situational awareness and coordinate movements during patrols.

se skills are not just about navigation; y are also crucial for communication and coordination. In remote and isolated areas along LAC, maintaining contact with hequarters and or units is vital, and GPS technology plays a key role in this.  

Vigilance in Harshest Conditions

ITBP's primary role is to patrol 3,488-kilometer India-China border, stretching from Karakoram Pass in Lakh to Diphu La in Arunachal Presh. border posts manned by ITBP are among highest in world, situated as high as 18,900 feet. se posts are exposed to high-velocity storms, snow blizzards, avalanches, and landslides. hazards of high altitude and extreme cold, with temperatures plummeting to minus 40 degrees Celsius, d to challenges faced by ITBP.

Despite se harsh conditions, ITBP conducts both long and short-range patrols to maintain an effective vigil on inaccessible and uninhabited areas near border. se patrols are crucial for monitoring any movement across border and ensuring security of nation.   

ITBP 25th Battalion HQ at Tezu

ITBP 25th Battalion Hequarters at Tezu spans 1.7 acres and is equipped with modern facilities, including:   

• vanced Hospitals – For medical care.   
• Libraries and Education Centers – Supporting learning and skill development.   
• Gyms and Sports Facilities – Promoting physical fitness.   
• Community Centers – For recreation and social activities.   

campus also features self-sustaining efforts, with jawans growing vegetables, fruits, and flowers. This initiative helps support large kitchens and contributes to force's self-reliance.   

Women Personnel Training

Women personnel of ITBP are rigorously trained to operate firearms, including Light Machine Guns (LMGs), with precision and efficiency. At Kibithu Post, women jawans practice loing and operating LMGs, showcasing ir skill and reiness for high-altitude and challenging environments. 

ITBP 25th Battalion has been honoured as Best Border Battalion among 60 service battalions and 4 specialized battalions, reflecting ir exceptional performance and dedication to safeguarding India's borders. Commanding Officer Deonath Ray of 25th Battalion of ITBP held a first-hand interaction with jawans at Kibithu post with Chinese installations visible in background.

Commanding Officer or CO is chief of a battalion. CO Deonath Ray personally took note of all concerns of jawans and shared successes of battalion with m and plans and strategies for protecting and guarding Indo-China border. Usually, this is a very private meeting conducted between CO and officers and Jawans. However, Republic Digital got a rare glimpse into meetings and experienced how se are conducted.