Exercise Harimau Shakti

About Exercise Harimau Shakti:

• It is a joint military exercise conducted between India-and Malaysia.
• Indian contingent comprising personnel is being represented by a Battalion of MAHAR Regiment.
• It is an annual training event conducted alternatively in India and Malaysia. Last edition was conducted in Nov 2023 at Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya, India.
• Aim of the Joint Exercise is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake counter insurgency operations in jungle terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate. The exercise will focus on operations in the jungle environment.
• The exercise will be conducted in two phases.
  • The first phase will be focused on cross training between both the Armies including lectures, demonstrations, and practices of various drills in jungle terrain.
  • In the final phase both the Armies will take active part in a simulated exercise, wherein troops will execute various drills including Anti-MT Ambush, Occupation of Harbour, Carrying out Recce Patrol, Ambush and an Attack on area taken over by the terrorists.
• Significance: It will enable both sides to share best practices in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures of conducting joint operations. It will facilitate developing inter-operability, bonhomie and camaraderie between the two armies.

Q1: What are the key facts about the Mahar Regiment?

This regiment, since its raising on 01 October 1941 has fought with unique distinction and honour, emerging victorious on several battlefields and has been awarded nine Battle Honours and 12 Theatre Honours post-Independence. The Regiment has earned numerous gallantry awards including the Param Vir Chakra (PVC) and Ashok Chakra (AC). 

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