Defence Services Command and Staff College

EXERCISE GOLDEN SHIELD – DSCSC 17

Exercise Golden Shield is the major joint services outdoor Tactical Exercise Without Troops (TEWT) of the course calendar of the DSCSC. The exercise was initially conducted at the College premises from 30 May to 02 June and then in the general area of Dambulla from 03 to 06 June 2023. The exercise was designed to provide an opportunity for Student Officers to practice the decision making process and produce written staff work.

The Exercise commenced with the mission analysis conducted at the syndicate rooms followed by the exercise planning and discussions by the Army Wing over three days, covering all the aspects of defensive operations. Planning process of independent operations of the Navy /Air Force and operations in support of the Army were also conducted within the College and the exercise area in Menikdena, Dambulla. An air reconnaissance in general area Dambulla fascilitated the planning process of the Student Officers. Three Directing Staff (a Colonel, a Lieutenant Colonel and a Group Captain) representing the Command and Staff College, Quetta and Air War College, Karachi, Pakistan also attended the exercise and shared their experiences and knowledge.

The exercise provided a much needed change for the Student Officers as they were able to operate in a scenic outdoor environment amidst their busy schedule in the College. Also, it facilitated the Student Officers to share their respective service knowledge with sister services successfully. The Commandant along with the faculty directed Student Officers throughout the exercise until the successful completion. The exercise concluded with a Red Ink Correction (RIC) examination on 08 June 2023 at the College to evaluate the writing ability of Student Officers.