PUNE: Southern Command chief and colonel of the mechanised infantry regiment Lt Gen PM Hariz visited the affiliated Indian Navy Ship Ghariyal recently.
INS Ghariyal is the second landing ship tank (large) of Indian Navy, which was built indigenously and was commissioned on February 14, 1997. The ship can carry troops and vehicles and is suited for amphibious operations. It is closely associated to the mechanised infantry.
The case for affiliation of the mechanised infantry regiment with INS Ghariyal was initiated in January 1999 by late Lt Gen PS Joshi and was approved on February 24 that year. During the visit, Lt Gen Hariz complemented all on board officers for their commitment and professional excellence. He urged them to continue the cooperation and build on it to achieve greater synergy.
INS Ghariyal is the second landing ship tank (large) of Indian Navy, which was built indigenously and was commissioned on February 14, 1997. The ship can carry troops and vehicles and is suited for amphibious operations. It is closely associated to the mechanised infantry.
The case for affiliation of the mechanised infantry regiment with INS Ghariyal was initiated in January 1999 by late Lt Gen PS Joshi and was approved on February 24 that year. During the visit, Lt Gen Hariz complemented all on board officers for their commitment and professional excellence. He urged them to continue the cooperation and build on it to achieve greater synergy.
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