Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- The 6th Bhairav unit was showcased to Eastern Command in Kolkata, while the national capital saw the debut of the 4 Bhairav Battalion of the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment.

Under the winter sun on Kolkata's Red Road, a new kind of Indian soldier stepped into public view, marking a shift in the Army's evolving combat strategy.It was the first public appearance of the Army's new "light commando" force, built for future battlefields. Dressed in operational battle gear instead of ceremonial dress, the troops marched in a "Phased Battle Array Formation," designed to resemble real combat movement, beginning with reconnaissance and followed by heavy support elements.

For years, the Indian Army has relied on large Infantry...