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Airmen Training School Sambra Belagavi

Oct 8, 2017 by Editor Oct 8, 2017 29 Comments

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Air Force Day 2016 – October 8

Source http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/ ( Indian Armed Forces Official Fortnightly)

Belagavi (now Belagavi) camp along with an airstrip was built in the early 1940s. This camp was set up as South Eastern Headquarters of the Allied Forces during World War II.

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Situated adjacent to Belagavi airport, it was an ideal, peaceful and serene location for the grit and grind of military training of RAF in 1942. A three-foot pillar erected by RAF in 1942-43 stands as a memento and reminds us of RAF days at Belagavi.

The airstrip at Sambra was built in the 1940s. No 672 Squadron of the Royal Air Force was active at Sambra Base during World War II from February 26 to 30, 1945. The squadron was moved to Sambra to use it for airborne operations by South East Asia Command.

ats-sambraIn 1948, Belagavi base camp was taken over by the Special Reserve Police of Karnataka. In 1961, a detachment landed at this base to carry out specific operations for Goa liberation. No 1 GTS, located at Jalahalli, was shifted to Sambra, Belagavi in 1963. It was renamed as Administrative Training Institute (ATI) in 1980.

Later, the ATI was renamed as Airmen Training School (ATS) in 2001. It was reassigned the task of conducting Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT).

In 1961, the Indian Air Force was tasked to provide air support to the massive ground force deployed for Goa Liberation. The AOC-in-C of the Western Air Command, Air Vice Marshal Eric Pinto, was appointed theatre commander of the IAF operations for Goa Liberation.

It was at Sambra that most of the air components were concentrated. No 45 Squadron had their main detachment of 8 aircraft based there. No 17 Squadron had one detachment of Hunters for air defence. Harvards, Otters and Mi-4 helicopters performed the communication and command duties.

During ‘Operation Vijay’, 6 Hunters of No 17 Squadron led by the CO, Squadron Leader Jayawant Singh took off from Sambra airstrip and attacked the wireless station at Bambolim, Goa. The attack soon left the wireless station a smouldering wreck. The Portuguese were forced to surrender on December 19, 1961.

All Through Training pattern (ATT), imparting complete training at one go for airmen trainees, was in vogue in IAF till September 2004. Under this pattern, the duration of the basic phase training was of 24 weeks. However, duration of trade training varied for different trades. Subsequently, Encapsulated Pattern of Training (EPT) was introduced in October 2004. It was known as Just In Time Training (JITT). Under EPT, trainees had to undergo four capsules of trade training. This pattern of training was in vogue till 2006.

With the introduction of re-structured trades in IAF, the Modular Pattern of Training (MPT) came into effect from April, 2006. Under MPT, training is conducted in modules. All ab-initio trainees undergo JBPT of 12 weeks at Basic Training Institute (BTI). It is followed by modules of trade training at various Trade Training Institutes. The trainees undergo three modules in the first eight years of their service.

All ab-initio airmen recruits undergo twelve weeks of Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT) which aims to inculcate service ethos, value system and military bearing amongst the recruits. The Institute conducts four JBPT courses annually and trains 8800 ab-initio trainees every year.

BTI is headed by a Chief Instructor of the rank of Wing Commander. The recruits are trained at five different Squadrons, namely Katre, Lal, Latif, Majumdar & Mehar. The curriculum includes General Service Training (GST) and General Service Knowledge (GSK), apart from focus on improving the standard of English, Hindi and Basic Computer knowledge.

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In addition to the above, Field Craft Training Camp (FCTC) is also conducted in order to acquaint the trainees with field situations and survival techniques.

Adequate sports and games events are organised, to instil sportsmanship, camaraderie and to emphasize the importance of physical fitness among the trainees. Software named ‘KARM’ has been successfully developed by this Station for allotting trades to the airmen recruits.

ATS, Belagavi’s vision is to ensure quality training during JBPT, and to mould raw recruits into potential Air Warriors within a span of twelve weeks.

ATS Belagavi’s mission focuses on JBPT with high standard of training, by inculcating military ethos and espirit de corps among the Air Warriors. The mission also focuses on preparing them to take over the multi-skilled tasks of the IAF.

The role of the Non-Technical Training Institute is to impart modular trade training of non-technical trades. These trades consist of Administrative Assistant, Accounts Assistant and Education Instructors.

The Air Force School of Physical Fitness was formed on February 1, 1976 with an intention of promoting greater awareness about physical fitness.

It is responsible for conducting courses like Officers’ Physical training course and Advanced Refresher course for Ground Training Instructors. Besides, Assistant Instructors Basic Physical Training Course is conducted for airmen of all trades.

Yoga is conducted on all Saturdays. Training on standard obstacle is imparted to the trainees to enable them to surmount similar types of obstacle a soldier is likely to come across in field situations. Besides, swimming proficiency and life saving methods are also imparted.

Construction of a 1000-trainee accommodation is underway at the Station to meet futuristic training requirements. The Station has also taken an initiative to make itself a paperless organisation. As of now 19 classrooms are equipped with interactive ‘IDEA’ boards, matching the latest trends in the fields of training. As part of Vision 2020, the Station aims to equip all the classrooms with latest training aids and ergonomics.

ATS, Belagavi has handsomely contributed towards crafting a disciplined and valuable work force, capable of undertaking challenging multi-skilled tasks of restructured trades in the future.

“Life is busy but enjoyable here”

Where on earth do you get fresh air and water free from industrial and vehicular pollution? Where on earth can you get farm-fresh vegetables at the lowest cost in the country? Where on earth can you spend so less on monthly family expenses?

The only answer to these questions is ‘Belagavi’. Personnel posted from metro cities prefer this place that keeps one busy in training and yet makes room for enjoyable lifestyle. Even the avenues for education for children are very good and affordable.

When one gets posted at this base, he or she will come across a common jargon – ‘Counselling’. Everybody posted here becomes a counsellor and inculcates the habit of preaching. This inculcates a sense of self esteem, one of the main reasons for the personnel of this station to remain busy and the same time happy.

– Wg Cdr R D Mohan

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  1. Surya Rajput says

    Aug 4, 2020 at 9:58 PM

    I was pass out from this place in 2020.
    Intake 01/20

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    • Devansh bhargava says

      Feb 4, 2021 at 9:22 PM

      Have you got a AC rank (eagles) just after JBPT or after trade training

      Reply
  2. Mirza Ekramullah Baig says

    Jul 17, 2020 at 6:46 PM

    I am trained here as Education Instructor from 05 Nov 1988 to 09 Dec 1989. I was posted here till March 1995. I lived in Motge, TMQ behind SSQ and then in U-Block. I love this place. I like and remember this place. I have left Air Force on 1 Dec 2008. My family is well settled in Bangalore but I am working in Kuwait since 27 May 12 in a Pvt CBSE school as Administration Manager.

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  3. bablu kumar says

    Nov 29, 2019 at 2:48 PM

    Airman tranning centre ka exchange no .Chahiye…..

    Reply
  4. Rajinder Goraya says

    Sep 7, 2019 at 11:50 PM

    I was trained in 1984-85. Played Hockey as well for ATI

    Reply
  5. Mohammad yamin says

    Jul 14, 2019 at 6:04 PM

    A very adventures place of india i had been trained there in 1986 and still remember those days and feel unforgetable memories of my life

    Reply
  6. Om dayal says

    Jun 20, 2019 at 4:58 PM

    I am coming for the training of iaf

    Reply
  7. Mukesh sharma says

    Apr 27, 2019 at 8:46 PM

    i want the contect number of training center

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    • Mukesh sharma says

      Apr 27, 2019 at 8:52 PM

      30 april ko aane vali
      Merit list ki cut off kitni hogi

      Reply
  8. SRISTI SINGH RAJPUT ??? says

    Dec 9, 2018 at 8:56 PM

    I am coming soon for the training

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    • Sumit dayal says

      May 22, 2019 at 7:44 PM

      This is meant only for male candidates

      Reply
  9. Mohit says

    Dec 7, 2018 at 11:11 PM

    Me bhi aa rha hu
    Koi batao yaar ye final medical kaisa hoga abbb

    Reply
  10. Narayan upadhyay says

    Dec 6, 2018 at 11:45 AM

    Apan bhi aaa rhe

    Reply
  11. Abhay Chaudhary says

    Nov 27, 2018 at 5:53 PM

    How many vacancies in intake 1/2019

    Reply
  12. Pankaj says

    Oct 29, 2018 at 8:53 AM

    How many vacancies are in intake 1/2019

    Reply
    • Hritik says

      Nov 24, 2018 at 12:06 PM

      Bhai 3300 k approx h

      Reply
  13. Arvind Rathore says

    Oct 19, 2018 at 6:14 PM

    me bhi jld hi yha training pr aaunga for my love dream.

    Reply
  14. Vikram Jeet Singh says

    Aug 30, 2018 at 8:03 PM

    Any one having idea regarding FPO( Field post office ) near Belgaum area pl share address

    Reply
  15. Mahendra singh choudhary says

    Aug 4, 2018 at 7:13 PM

    Comment:bhai g kya belgaum me nya squadren bna h kya?

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  16. Singham says

    Aug 2, 2018 at 8:31 AM

    I like it….
    I want to go for training as an airman

    Reply
  17. Jitendra Dhaka says

    Jul 2, 2018 at 9:21 AM

    Plzzzz give me airmen training center telephone number

    Reply
  18. Sudhir Padmannavar says

    May 18, 2018 at 10:46 AM

    Very good and Nice information. Thanks.

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  19. B Kumar says

    May 16, 2018 at 4:11 PM

    Great Place, I was trained here in 1989. I enjoyed the training and learned a lot of things which is still being followed by me in my life.

    Reply
  20. shravansinghshekhawat says

    May 10, 2018 at 4:38 PM

    I enjoyed this life in 1979 to 1980. These were the most memorable part of my life.

    Reply
  21. Jaanvi Yadav says

    Apr 25, 2018 at 10:41 AM

    Air force training center k exchange number chahiye

    Reply
  22. Shriram Pandey says

    Oct 1, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    Very intresting, I love it.

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    • Pankaj says

      Oct 7, 2018 at 6:25 PM

      Can u describe ….what was the training schedule

      Reply
  23. Gouri M says

    Aug 19, 2017 at 7:08 AM

    Really amazing i love it….

    Reply
  24. DK Acharya says

    May 30, 2017 at 8:28 PM

    Excellent.thanks

    Reply

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