Military Civil Fusion Exercise simulates security challenges

Military Civil Fusion exercise Sanjha Shakti held at Khadki Military Station in Pune with 16 civil agencies including Force One commandos.(Photo: AI generated for representation)

A Military Civil Fusion (MCF) exercise, ‘Sanjha Shakti’, was held recently at the Khadki Military Station in Pune, involving 16 civil agencies, including the Maharashtra Police’s elite Force One commandos. The exercise focused on addressing complex security challenges and emergency situations.

“A joint Military Civil Fusion (MCF) exercise, Sanjha Shakti was successfully conducted on January 8 and 9, at the Dighi Range, Khadki Military Station, under the aegis of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa Area of Southern Command. The exercise highlighted seamless coordination and joint preparedness among civil and military agencies to address complex security challenges and emergency situations,” said a press statement issued by the Defence PRO, Pune.

“The exercise witnessed active participation from the Indian Army and 16 key civilian agencies like Maharashtra Police, Force One and Fire Fighting Departments, where more than 350 personnel, excluding army, participated in the exercise. It focused on enhancing interoperability, rapid response, and coordinated action in evolving emergency and security scenarios,” the release added.

According to the statement, realistic situations were simulated to test standard operating procedures, communication mechanisms and decision-making at various operational levels. “Appreciating the Indian Army’s endeavour, all participating agencies overwhelmingly reaffirmed their commitment towards ensuring public safety, swift crisis management, and civil–military synergy,” it said.

Lt Gen DS Kushwah, General Officer Commanding, MG & G Area, while addressing the gathering, emphasised the Indian Army’s effective role in flood relief operations, key aspects of rear area security, and ongoing welfare initiatives for veterans and Veer Naris.

“He highlighted that strong synergy between the Indian Army and all organs of the State is the need of the hour to safeguard the hinterland, provide humanitarian assistance during natural disasters, and ensure holistic support for veterans and their families. Such joint exercises play a vital role in refining operational synergy and preparedness to effectively respond to emerging security challenges,” the release added.