At 14,000 ft, Indian Army Soldiers Turn Into “Weapons” Through High-Altitude AMAR Training
Reported by Akshata Pawar
Sikkim, 25th November 2025: In some of the most unforgiving terrain along India’s northern borders, the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps is strengthening close-quarter battle preparedness through the Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR). The training is being conducted at altitudes above 14,000 feet, where sub-zero temperatures, thin air and rugged mountains test endurance and mental resilience.
The high-altitude module ensures soldiers can respond effectively even when conventional weapons are unavailable. AMAR integrates traditional Indian martial arts with modern close-combat systems, focusing on bare-hand techniques, weapon-based engagements, situational awareness, stress control and overall conditioning — all vital in mountain warfare.
A young officer undergoing the training said, “At 14,000 ft, the mountains challenge your stamina, focus and resolve. AMAR helps us stay calm under pressure and gives us the confidence that even without a weapon, we are prepared for any close-quarter threat.”
Officials said the programme enhances reflexes, balance, stamina and controlled aggression, sharpening a soldier’s ability to react quickly and decisively in high-altitude zones. The training aims to make personnel self-reliant in combat, capable of operating effectively in terrain where mobility and access to weapons may be limited.
Key Highlights
Trishakti Corps conducts AMAR training above 14,000 ft to boost combat readiness.
Training held under extreme cold and rugged terrain to mirror frontline conditions.
AMAR blends traditional martial arts with contemporary close-combat techniques.
Focus areas include bare-hand combat, weapon handling, stress response and mental-physical conditioning.
Programme strengthens confidence, reflexes, stamina and situational awareness essential for high-altitude warfare.
