Most of us are aware of the post called Galwan, but few know the details of its establishment in 1962. New Delhi was eager to establish a forward post opposite the Chinese post of Samzungling. However, Lieutenant General Daulet Singh, who led the Shimla-based Western Command responsible for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, was not happy with the decision to establish a post so isolated, deep in a valley with no land route.

In mid-June 1962, the orders were made clear to establish a post. The orders reached the 114 Brigade based in Leh. Brigadier Rawind Singh Grewal, MC, had two regular infantry battalions and two J&K Militia battalions under his command. The 14 J&K Militia was looking after the Northern Sector and the 7 J&K Militia was looking after the Southern Sector.