What does it take to complete one of the toughest combat training programs in the Indian Army?
Deeksha Tripathi has created history by becoming the first woman combatant to successfully qualify the Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR) course. This remarkable achievement marks an important step for women in the Indian Armed Forces and highlights the growing role of women in high-intensity combat training.
The challenging course was conducted at the Army Institute of Physical Training in Pune. Lt. Tripathi completed the training with distinction, showing exceptional strength, discipline, and determination.
Currently, she serves with the Fire and Fury Corps, a unit responsible for guarding the strategically important Ladakh region.
The Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR), introduced in 2023, is a modern combat training system designed for the Indian Army. It combines traditional Indian martial arts like Gatka and Lathi Khela with modern close-combat techniques. The training prepares sol****rs for hand-to-hand combat, weapon defense, and battlefield survival, especially in situations where firearms cannot be used.
Lt. Tripathi’s success reflects the growing opportunities for women in the Indian military and inspires many young Indians to pursue careers in defense.
Her achievement is not just personal—it represents progress, courage, and a new chapter for women warriors in India.