Siachen trains snow warriors

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Siachen Base Camp, Nov 13 (UNI) Braving hostile weather conditions, almost 7000 soldiers are trained every year in the Siachen Training Area, near here and deployed in the world highest battlefield, the Siachen Glacier.

Commanding Officer of Training Area Colonel R L Patro said the soldiers here are trained for three weeks. These 'spidermen' are taught snow climbing and how to survive in snow clad areas.

Col Sunil Kumar of 5 Rajputana Rifles said 7000 jawans are trained here every year.

Every soldier posted in Siachen has to undergo training here.

The soldiers, also known as 'spidermen', are taught the intricacies of surviving in high altitude areas, as well as climbing snow clads mountains. These jawans are taught how to fight the enemy and nature and emerge victorious.

These jawans regularly carry 20 kg on their training sessions and are equipped with ice picks and ropes, among other things.

Col S Shankar said 80 per cent of the Siachen area comprises peaks above a height of 16000 feet. The highest peak Bana Point is at an altitude of 21667 ft.