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Indian Army Joint Training Node (JTN) in Umroi Cantonment near Shillong, Guwahati
Indian Army launches joint Training Node (JTN) in Shillong, Meghalayaya
The Indian Army launched an independent and fully-integrated joint Training Node (JTN) at Umroi cantonment in Shillong (Meghalaya) on 4th November 2017.
The joint Training Node is the first of its kind in eastern command, is aimed at hosting foreign armies during joint exercise. The JTN is deferent from other joint training centres located in Belgaum, Varangte and Bakloh.
The centre has been developed at per with training centres of leading armies across the world. The main objective of JTN's creation is to provide the best possible training environment for visiting armies.
The training node is ready to host the Bangladesh Army. JTN would be hosting the Myanmar and Chinese armies next year.
The Umroi cantonment was chosen for JTN's establishment keeping mind its proximity to the Guwahati and Shillong airport.
