South Western Command | |
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Active | 2005 - Present |
Country | India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Type | Command |
Garrison/HQ | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
Commanders | |
GOC-in-C | Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, AVSM YSM VSM |
Insignia | |
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The South Western Command of the Indian Army was established on 15 April 2005 and became fully operational on 15 August 2005.[1] It was in response to the emerging threats and opportunities on the Western Indo-Pak border. It is headquartered at Jaipur, Rajasthan.
The command's operational unit, X Corps, transferred from Western Command and from an Artillery Division.[1]