Exact Like Home Quick Links History Strength Chief of Army staff Commands Awards Aid To Civil Authority Operation Anti-Terrorist Operation Pay Homage to Martyrs Gallery Welfare Activity Adventure Career War Memorial UN Mission Arms/Services Dte/Branches Training Establishment News Tender/RFI RTI Regimental Association Useful Links  Home News/Events Back to News Date: 04 May 2010 Army Chief Visits HQ Northern Command The Chief of Army Staff Gen VK Singh PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC accompanied by Mrs Bharti Singh, President Family Welfare Organisation (FWO) arrived at Udhampur after having visited Leh and Srinagar, on the second day of his three day visit to Northern Command.     The COAS addressed all officers of the Udhampur and Nagrota garrisons and impressed upon them the strengths and core competencies of the Indian Army. He enjoined the officers to inculcate the deepest sense of professionalism  whilst working in the interest of the Nation. He stressed upon the rich traditions and the value system base and emphasised the importance to remain focussed on the job at hand and prepare for all contingencies. He had a detailed interaction with Lt Gen BS Jaswal, PVSM, AVSM**, VSM GOC-in-C Northern Command and reviewed the security situation in the State.       A lunch was hosted in his honour at the impressive Officer’s Mess, Headquarters Northern Command which was attended by senior officers and their ladies.  He thereafter departed for Nagrota on the last leg of his visit. Mrs Bharti Singh, President FWO, interacted with wives of all ranks in the forenoon and talked of the high traditions and the dedication of Army wives.