Army Wing started functioning in 1952. This Wing is primarily responsible for conduct of various courses. The first course conducted by this Wing was Technical Staff Course (TSC). Various long term and short-term courses have been introduced to meet the training needs of the Officers of IA, IN, DGQA, DGOF and Scientists of DRDO.

 

Military Vehicle Technology Course (MVTC)

Duration : 104 Weeks CAPACITY : 20

Eligibility : BE/B tech(Auto), (Prod), (Mech), (Met)

Aim : The aim of the course is to impart advanced training and up to date knowledge in the field of design development & operation of wheeled & tracked vehicles with emphasis on combat vehicles. At the end of the course the officer should be able to undertake R & D work and/ or undertake inspection, testing and evaluation of combat vehicle systems.

Contents : Numerical Methods, Microprocessor Applications, Material Science & Technology, Instrumentation & Automatic Control, Military Vehicle Power Plant, Combat Vehicle Technology, Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle System Engineering, Vehicle Design Performance etc.

Technical Staff Officers Course (TSOC)

Duration : 48 Weeks

Eligibility : BE / B Tech-B.Sc (PCM) / B.A. with TTC or LGSC qualified.

Aim : To train Army officers to the standard required for Grade II or equivalent specified graded staff appointments at various formation HQs in Army.

Contents : Tactics & Staff Duties, Computer Engineering, Material Science, Applied Statistics, Operational Research & Analysis, Electrical & Electronic Technology, Gun Mortar & Rockets, Eqpt Management, Combat Vehicle Technology, Military Vehicle Power Plant, Sand Model, Ammunition, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Engine etc.

Tank Technology Course (TTC)

Duration : 39 Weeks CAPACITY : 20 officers

Aim : To impart training to the officers of Armoured Corps & other mechanized arms, a sound knowledge of Tank Technology to make them fit for employability in selected staff appointments as Liaison Officers at Factories, Trial Offices, R&D Estt / DGQA & hold Technical appointments in Regiments.

Eligibility : Five Years Commission Service with Basic knowledge of Science (Intermediate / Equivalent)

Contents : Mathematics, OR/SA, Electronics & Radar, Tank Weapon & Armour, Military Vehicle Power Plant, Nuclear Science & Weapons, Optronics, Tank Engine, Ammunition & Mines, Battlefield Surveillanc

Armoured Vehicle Technology Course (AVTC)

Duration : 12 Weeks CAPACITY : 15 officers

Eligibility : BE / ME or Equivalent

Aim : Give exposure to Engineers on Military Vehicle Technology

Contents : Combat Vehicle Technology, Military Vehicle Power Plant, Military Vehicle System Technology, Tank Weapon & Armour, AFV Vehicle Electronics, Material Science & Technology, Nuclear Science & Weapons, Biological & Chemical Warfare etc.

 

Quality Assurance & Reliability Engineering Course (QAREC)

Duration : 12 Weeks CAPACITY : 10 officers

Aim : To impart training in the latest techniques of QA & RE to Officers at middle management level with the view to increase their effectiveness as Inspectors / Designers / Producers.

Eligibility : Officers of Indian Army, DRDO & DGQA and other services

Contents : ISO Standards, Indian Standards, Operational Research, Reliability Engineering, Combat Modelling, Statistical Quality Control, TQM, etc.

Continuing Education Programmes (CEP)

The Army Wing conducts CEP on yearly basis with an aim to keep the service officers/ scientists abreast of the latest technologies on Armament and related systems. The CEP is conducted in the fields of Emerging Technology in Combat Vehicles, Tank Armament, Power Plant etc.

Facilities

The wing has a well-equipped Vehicle Shed for practical training and demonstration for the student officers. The wing also has a well-stocked library on various subjects related to armament and general subjects.

Areas Of Project / Research Work

The Department, along with student officers undertakes the project work, which is of the interest to IA as well as DRDO. The projects/research works are being undertaken in the following fields :-

(a) Military Combat Vehicles
(b) Gear Box Designing
(c) Turbo charging
(d) GSQR for Combat Vehicles
(e) Engine Design etc.