Major Amit Kumar Dalal of 19 Mechanised Infantry Shines at Senior Joint Command and Staff Course in Kenya
His outstanding performance at the Senior Joint Command and Staff Course 2025–26 stands as a proud moment for the Indian Army and the nation.
Major Amit Kumar Dalal of the Indian Army’s 19 Mechanised Infantry has brought pride to the nation by successfully completing the Senior Joint Command and Staff Course 2025–26 in Kenya with outstanding achievements. The High Commission of India congratulated Major Amit Kumar Dalal on his successful completion of the prestigious course conducted at the Joint Command and Staff College, Karen, and the National Defence University, Kenya.
Major Dalal secured the second overall position among 95 officers from 19 countries, marking a significant achievement for the Indian Army on an international military training platform.
He was also adjudged the Best Student in the Postgraduate Diploma in Defence and Strategic Studies and graduated with Distinction from the National Defence University, Kenya.
The Senior Joint Command and Staff Course is an important professional military education programme designed to prepare officers for higher command and staff responsibilities. It brings together officers from different countries, giving them exposure to joint military planning, strategic studies, operational art and leadership in complex security environments.
Major Amit Kumar Dalal’s performance among a diverse group of 95 officers from 19 countries reflects his academic excellence, professional competence and leadership qualities. His achievement also highlights the high standards of training, discipline and military professionalism maintained by officers of the Indian Army.
Securing the second overall position in a competitive international course is a notable distinction. The course included officers from various armed forces across 19 countries, making the achievement even more significant.
Major Dalal’s performance demonstrates his strong understanding of defence studies, joint operations, strategic planning and military leadership. His success is a proud moment not only for his parent unit, 19 Mechanised Infantry, but also for the wider Indian Army fraternity.
In addition to securing the second overall position, Major Amit Kumar Dalal was adjudged the Best Student in the Postgraduate Diploma in Defence and Strategic Studies. He graduated with Distinction from the National Defence University, Kenya, further underlining his academic merit and dedication to professional military education.
The postgraduate programme in Defence and Strategic Studies is aimed at deepening officers’ understanding of national security, regional security challenges, military strategy, defence policy and the role of armed forces in a changing global environment.
Major Dalal belongs to 19 Mechanised Infantry, a distinguished unit of the Indian Army’s Mechanised Infantry Regiment. Officers from mechanised formations are trained to operate in fast-moving, technology-intensive and highly coordinated battlefield environments.
His achievement at an international military institution adds another proud chapter to the professional reputation of the Indian Army and the Mechanised Infantry.
The recognition earned by Major Dalal also reflects the Indian Army’s focus on continuous professional development and preparing officers for higher responsibilities in joint and multinational environments.
The successful participation of Indian Army officers in such courses also contributes to military diplomacy and defence cooperation between India and Kenya. Training exchanges and professional military education programmes help deepen mutual understanding between armed forces. They also provide officers an opportunity to learn from different operational experiences, military cultures and strategic perspectives.
Major Dalal’s success at the Joint Command and Staff College and the National Defence University, Kenya, is a strong example of India’s growing defence engagement with friendly foreign countries.
The High Commission of India extended its congratulations to Major Amit Kumar Dalal for his remarkable performance. His success was recognised as a proud achievement for India and a reflection of the professional excellence of Indian Army officers abroad.
By securing top honours in a multinational course, Major Dalal has upheld the reputation of the Indian Army and demonstrated the values of discipline, dedication and intellectual excellence.
Major Amit Kumar Dalal’s achievement will serve as an inspiration for young officers and defence aspirants across the country. His performance shows that military leadership today requires not only physical courage and field experience but also strategic thinking, academic depth and the ability to work in joint and multinational settings.
From his parent unit, 19 Mechanised Infantry, to the international classrooms of Kenya’s defence institutions, Major Dalal has displayed the qualities expected of a modern military leader. His outstanding performance at the Senior Joint Command and Staff Course 2025–26 stands as a proud moment for the Indian Army and the nation.
