An Advance Landing Ground (ALG) is a forward air strip, close to the border, which allows fixed wing aircraft and helicopters to operate. And with India being surrounded with some not-so-friendly neighbours, the use of these ALGs becomes even more important.

Close to Ziro, in Panagarh are facilities to host the C-130J and it also serves at the headquarters of the new Mountain Strike Corps. In case of war breaking out, troops and gear can be deployed in quick time. Other ALGs that are also being upgraded include Tuting, Mechuka, Along, Tawang, Ziro, Pasighat, Walong and Vijaynagar.