The 16th iteration of the Joint Military Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' commenced today in Umroi, Meghalaya, involving the Indian and Mongolian armies. This exercise, scheduled until July 16, focuses on bolstering combined military capabilities for counter-insurgency operations in semi-urban and mountainous landscapes.
The exercise, slated to be conducted until July 16, aims to bolster joint military capabilities for counter-urgency operations in semi-urban or mountainous areas.
Indian and Mongolian military forces join together for 'Nomadic Elephant' 2024
The 16th edition of the Joint Military Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' kicked off today in Umroi, Meghalaya. It involved 45 personnel from India's 'Sikkim Scouts' battalion alongside members from various arms and services, collaborating with Mongolia’s 150 Quick Reaction Force Battalion. Scheduled until July 16, the exercise focuses on enhancing joint military capabilities for counter-insurgency operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain.
Diplomats and military leaders launch 'Nomadic Elephant' with a ceremonial inauguration
The opening ceremony of 'Nomadic Elephant' saw the presence of His Excellency Dambajavyn Ganbold, Mongolia's Ambassador to India, alongside Major General Prasanna Joshi, General Officer Commanding 51 Sub Area of the Indian Army. This joint exercise, previously held in July 2023, highlights the continuing defense cooperation between India and Mongolia, bolstering their readiness and joint response to regional security issues.
The statement issued by the Ministry of Defence regarding the Union's stance
"The exercise will focus on operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain. Tactical drills during the exercise include Response to a Terrorist Action, Establishment of a Joint Command Post, Establishment of an Intelligence and Surveillance Centre, Securing of a Helipad/Landing Site, Small Team Insertion and Extraction, Special Heliborne Operations, Cordon & Search Operations, besides Employment of Drones and Counter Drone Systems, amongst others," according to the official statement released by the Union Defence Ministry.
High-ranking military officials will be present at the closing ceremony of 'Nomadic Elephant'
Major General Gyanbyamba Sunrev, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Mongolia, and Lieutenant General Zubin A. Minwalla, General Officer Commanding 33 Corps of the Indian Army, are slated to participate in the concluding ceremony of Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' on July 16, 2024.
This joint military exercise, hosted in Umroi, Meghalaya, serves as a crucial platform for both nations to share expertise in tactics, techniques, and procedures for coordinated operations. The exercise aims to bolster their collaborative military capabilities, particularly in combating insurgency across semi-urban and mountainous landscapes.
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