The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps has initiated an intensive round of Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR) training at altitudes beyond 14,000 feet, enhancing close-quarter combat capability in some of the most demanding operational zones along the Northern Borders.
The training is being conducted in severe conditions marked by freezing temperatures, thin air and unforgiving mountainous terrain. Officials said the exercise aims to ensure soldiers remain fully operational in hostile and weapon-restricted scenarios, where hand-to-hand combat skills may be crucial.
AMAR is a modern, adaptive combat system that blends traditional Indian martial arts with internationally recognised close-quarter battle methodologies. The programme includes weapon handling, unarmed combat, controlled aggression techniques, stress conditioning and overall physical preparedness, forming a comprehensive training framework tailored for high-altitude warfare.
Sharing his experience, a participating young officer said the environment itself is a test of endurance.
“At this height, every breath feels heavier and every movement demands more effort. AMAR gives us the confidence that even without firearms, we are capable of neutralising threats,” he stated.
Senior officials noted that the training significantly improves reflex speed, mental resilience, tactical awareness and stamina—skills they described as vital for success in close combat situations in mountainous conflict zones.
According to the Army, the routine reinforces the principle that each trained soldier becomes a complete combat asset—equipped to respond decisively and effectively in any terrain, situation or level of confrontation.
