WEAPON TRAINING CAMP ‘HOSHIYAR-24’ BY INDIAN COAST GUARD DHQ-7 (ODISHA)

Indian Coast Guard has been ensuring the peace time 24X7 surveillance of our vast maritime frontier. ICG is playing an instrumental role in thwarting all form threats originating from our sea frontiers. The youngest maritime force of India and fourth largest in the world’s Coast Guard whilst carrying out the role of saviour at sea has consistently worked on building a robust military posture.

 The annual WEAPON TRAINING CAMP “HOSHIYAR-24” is the second edition was conducted from 27-31 May 24. The training was divided into two phases viz. Advanced Weapon handling and comprehensive drill phase. The real time training session during drill phase onboard ship was key to bolstering boarding capabilities at sea to enforce laws of the land at all circumstances.

          The holding of this camp with drills for crew and training by qualified instructor with experience sharing ensured validation of doctrine for underway oppose boarding and facing all form unconventional threats. The training primarily helps ICG to perform anti- piracy mission, counter terrorism operations at sea. The drills will boost crew competency and help ICG in safeguarding the economic, environment and security interest of our nation.

          The camp “HOSIYAR-24” finally culminated with a mesmerising continuity drill demonstrated by the participants followed by impressive campfire and colourful cultural programme. The camp “HOSHIYAR” taught many important lessons of team building, self-management, command and control that will help ICG to maintain its SWIFT SILENT AND SURE POSTURE upholding the motto “WE PROTECT”.