IX Corps (India)

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IX Corps
IX Corps.png
Indian Army IX Corps Formation Sign
Active2005–present
Country India
Branch Indian Army
RoleHolding Corps
Size Corps
Part of Western Command (India).png Western Command
Garrison/HQ Yol Military Station
Nickname(s)Rising Star Corps
AnniversariesSeptember 1
Engagements Sino-Indian border dispute
Commanders
Current
commander		 Lt Gen Rajan Sharawat
AVSM , VSM
Notable
commanders		 General Upendra Dwivedi
Lt Gen Jai Singh Nain
Lt Gen Satinder Kumar Saini
Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi

The IX Corps, or the Rising Star Corps, was raised in 2005 and is Indian Army's youngest corps [1]

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History

It was raised on September 1, 2005, by splitting the southern formations of Nagrota-based XVI ‘White Knight’ Corps, which forms part of the Udhampur-based Northern Command. [2] It is based at Yol military station, 10 kilometres (6 mi) southeast of Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh. It is presently part of Army's Chandimandir based Western Command and encompasses parts of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. [3]

The first General Officer Commanding was Lieutenant General Anup Singh Jamwal, who had successfully commanded 4 Corps in the North East. [4] [5]

Lt Gen PN Ananthanarayanan, SM takes over command of 9 Corps on 26 March 2021. Lt Gen PN Ananthanarayanan, SM takes over command of RisingStarCorps.jpg
Lt Gen PN Ananthanarayanan, SM takes over command of 9 Corps on 26 March 2021.

Order of Battle

The 9 Corps consists of the following [2] [6] -

The Corps also includes 2 test-bed Integrated Battle Groups as of 2024. [11]

Integrated Battle Groups

This section is an excerpt from XVII Corps (India) § Integrated Battle Groups.[ edit ]

The concept of Integrated Battle Groups (IBG) was introduced in 2018 by the then Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat. [12]

The Integrated Battle Groups are Brigade-sized, self-sufficient agile formations commanded by an officer of the rank Major General. The IBGs are meant to transform the overall field formation of the Indian Army. As of July 2019, the new concept of formations has been test-bedded with the IX Corps and were being reorganised based on the basis of feedbacks. The formation of a specific IBG shall depend on three T's – Threat, Terrain and Task. The resources will be allocated based on the same conditions. The formations will be organised so that they can be mobilised within 12-48 hours of notice. The traditional field formation of the Indian Army includes Commands (largest static formation spread across a defined geography) which consists of Corps (largest mobile formation). A Corps typically consists of 3 Divisions which in turn is composed of 3 or more Brigades. This structure is to be replaced by IBG structure. Each IBG, as of 2019, deploys 5,000 troops and includes infantry, armoured, artillery and air defence units. The composition of IBG also depends on its nature – offensive or defensive. While Offensive IBG is to be mobilised instantly and thrust into enemy territory for strike operations, the Defensive IBG will be tasked to hold ground at vulnerable points where enemy action is expected. [13]

In October 2019, the XVII Corps conducted the first edition of Exercise Him Vijay which included three Integrated Battle Groups from the 59 Infantry Division each including 5,000 troops along with a combination of tanks, artillery and other assets. This was the first field implementation of such a formation. The new restructuring will further reduce the 72-hours response time determined in the Cold Start Doctrine to under 24 hours. [14]

As of May 2022, the IBGs were test-bedded by IX Corps and further validated by the XVII Corps. The Army identified these Holding Coprs in the Western Front and the Strike Corps in the Northern/Eastern Front for total 'IBG-isation'. The 'IBG-isation' is being done parallel to the formation of Integrated Theatre Commands to integrate the Armed Forces into larger theatres. The IBGs will replace the traditional Brigades (3,000-3,500 troops) and Divisions (10,000 to 12,000 troops) existing in the Army. [15] [16]

As of June 2024, 2 IBGs under 9 Corps and 5 IBGs under 17 Corps has been raised under Phase-1 and 2, respectively. These formations were war-gamed and validated in multiple exercises. The Army HQ had earlier submitted the report on Phase-1 of 'IBG-isation' to the Defence Ministry while the same for Phase 2 is to be submitted before issuing the official Government Sanction Letter (GSL). The original plan was to first carve out 8-10 IBGs (5,000 to 6,000 troops each) initially and then create more over the years. As of now, the Army has 14 Corps (40,000 to 70,000 troops each), with four of them being strike formations. [17]

By November 2024, the Army submitted a draft Government Sanction Letter seeking official approval for the establishment of these IBGs. The issuing of the GSL will imply the approval for the implementation of IBGs. Post approval, the Army aims to have the IBGs operational by 2025. [18] [19]

List of Commanders

RankNameAppointment DateLeft OfficeUnit of CommissionReferences
Lieutenant General Anup Singh Jamwal1 September 20059 October 2005 Regiment of Artillery [4] [20]
P K Rampal10 October 20052006 11th Gorkha Rifles [21] [22]
Balraj Singh Nagal2006February 2008 Jat Regiment [23]
Vinay SharmaFebruary 2008February 2009 Dogra Regiment [24]
G M Nair March 2009January 2010 11th Gorkha Rifles [25] [26]
AK ChoudharyJanuary 2010June 2012 Mahar Regiment [27] [28]
Anil Kumar Bhalla5 June 201225 June 2013 Armoured Corps [29]
Praveen Bakshi 26 June 20132014 1st Horse (Skinner's Horse) [30]
Rajeev Tewari201428 November 2015 Armoured Corps [31]
Ashok Ambre29 November 20153 January 2017 Maratha Light Infantry [32]
Satinder Kumar Saini 4 January 20179 January 2018 Jat Regiment [33]
YVK Mohan 10 January 201811 January 2019 11th Gorkha Rifles [34]
Jai Singh Nain 12 January 201916 Feb 2020 Dogra Regiment [35]
Upendra Dwivedi 16 February 202026 March 2021 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles [36]
PN Ananthanarayanan26 March 202114 April 2022 8th Gorkha Rifles [37]
Pushpendra Singh14 April 202215 June 2023 Parachute Regiment [38]
Shrinjay Pratap Singh15 June 202310 August 2024 Kumaon Regiment [39]
Rajan Sharawat10 August 2024Incumbent Garhwal Rifles [40]

Notes

  1. ↑ http://www.kashmirwatch.com/showheadlines.php?subaction=showfull&id=1251894993&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1&var0news=value0news%5B‍%5D
  2. 1 2 "9 Corps" . Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  3. ↑ "Project SECURITY".
  4. 1 2 "Indian Army's newest Corps gets operational". 1 September 2005. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  5. ↑ "Indian Army's newest corps gets operational". 1 September 2005. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  6. ↑ "Watchful on China border: Army". 14 March 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  7. ↑ "Jammu-based Tiger Division of Army celebrates raising day". Tribuneindia News Service. 21 March 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  8. ↑ "Army inaugurates centre for 9000 veterans at Gurj Division in Pathankot". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 29 May 2018.
  9. ↑ Renaldi and Rikhye, 2011, p.158
  10. ↑ "Arsenals Brigade of the Rising Star Corps organised an interaction with veterans at Basoli military Stn". 22 September 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  11. ↑ "New government to decide on Army's integrated battle group plan". The Times of India. 10 June 2024. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  12. ↑ "Integrated Battle Groups - Current Affairs". 11 May 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  13. ↑ Peri, Dinakar (28 July 2019). "Army's first Integrated Battle Groups to be structured by end of next month". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  14. ↑ Philip, Snehesh (11 September 2019). "Army to debut its Mountain Strike Corps next month, at HimVijay exercise in Arunachal". ThePrint. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  15. ↑ Singh, Mayank (11 May 2022). "Integrated Battle Groups are in final stage, says Army Chief". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  16. ↑ Peri, Dinakar (10 May 2022). "Consultations on creation of Integrated Battle Groups being compiled: Army Chief Gen. Pande". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  17. ↑ "New government to decide on Army's integrated battle group plan". The Times of India. 10 June 2024. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  18. ↑ "India Gears Up for Battle-Ready Integrated Groups Along Its Borders". Financialexpress. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  19. ↑ "India to deploy Integrated Battle Groups to counter China days after border truce". India Today. 5 November 2024. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  20. ↑ "Lt-Gen Rampal to be GOC of 9 Corps". 10 October 2005. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  21. ↑ "Terrorist influx possible, feels Lt-Gen Rampal". 18 March 2006. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  22. ↑ "Army dedicates spruced up Yol Fort to Nation". 1 June 2006. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  23. ↑ "Lt Gen Vinay Sharma appointed 9 Corps commander". 18 February 2008. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  24. ↑ "Lt. Gen. Vinay Sharma Takes Command Of Rising Star Corps At Yol". 22 February 2008. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  25. ↑ "Lt General GM Nair takes over as Military Secretary". 1 February 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  26. ↑ "Lt Gen GM Nair takes over as Military Secretary". 1 February 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  27. ↑ "Lt Gen AK Choudhary, General Officer commander of IX corps". The Times of India . 2 January 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  28. ↑ "Lt Gen AK Chaudhary takes over as DGMO". 9 January 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  29. ↑ "COAS' Visit". 12 July 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  30. ↑ "Contrary to reports, Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi opted for operational Commands multiple times". 21 December 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  31. ↑ "LeT men entered India via water bodies?". 29 November 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  32. ↑ "Lt Gen Ashok Ambre takes command of Army's 9 Corps". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 29 November 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  33. ↑ "Lt Gen SK Saini takes over as Corps Commander". Tribuneindia News Service.
  34. ↑ "Lt Gen YVK Mohan takes over as 13th Corps Commander of the Rising Star Corps". dna. 10 January 2018.
  35. ↑ "Lt. Gen. J S Nain takes over as Commander of 9 Crops". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  36. ↑ "Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi is new commander of Rising Star Corps". Hindustan Times. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  37. ↑ Ananthanarayanan, P N (26 March 2021). "PN Anantharayanan new GOC 9 Corps".
  38. ↑ "Lt General Pushpendra Singh takes over command of Rising Star Corps". Tribuneindia News Service. 14 April 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  39. ↑ "Indian Army gets new DGs of Intelligence, Information Warfare and Strategic Planning". 10 June 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  40. ↑ "Lt Gen Rajan Sharawat took over the command of Nashak Navtara Corps from Lt Gen S P Singh". X (formerly twitter). 10 August 2024.

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