300 CRPF training officers from Delhi have embarked on a 7-day forest survival exercise in Coimbatore's Palamalai region. The trainees, divided into 15 groups, will learn crucial skills for operating in dense forest environments.
Coimbatore: In a rigorous training exercise, 300 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trainees have ventured into the dense forests of Palamalai near Periyanaickenpalayam in Coimbatore district. The week-long program, which began today, aims to equip the officers with essential forest survival and operational skills.
The trainees, who arrived from Delhi, have already completed a 45-day training course at the Army Training School campus in Coimbatore's Rocky Palayam area. Now, they have been divided into 15 groups to undergo this specialized forest training.
The forest survival exercise is designed to simulate real-life scenarios that CRPF personnel might encounter during operations in remote forest areas. The trainees will learn to survive without basic amenities, using only the resources available in the forest. They will also be trained in tracking and monitoring the movements of extremists and Naxalites who often use dense forests as hideouts.
Key aspects of the training include learning how to sustain themselves in the wilderness, understanding human and animal movement patterns in forests, and developing skills to navigate through challenging terrains. The trainees have been provided with only basic necessities and are expected to adapt to the forest environment over the course of seven days.
The intensive training program is being conducted under the leadership of Chief Assistant Commissioner and Commander A.K. Anas. This exercise is part of the CRPF's efforts to enhance the capabilities of its personnel in handling operations in diverse and challenging environments, particularly in areas affected by extremist activities.
As the trainees immerse themselves in this demanding forest survival course, they are expected to emerge with improved skills and a deeper understanding of forest operations, crucial for their future deployments in similar terrains across the country.