Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT

About Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT: 

• It is the 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise.
• An Indian contingent of 45 personnel is being represented by a Battalion of SIKKIM SCOUTS along with personnel from other arms and services.
• It is an annual training event conducted alternatively in India and Mongolia. Last edition was conducted in Mongolia in July 2023.
• Aim: To enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake counter insurgency operations in a Sub Conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.
• The exercise will focus on operations in the 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 & Surveillance Centre, Securing of a Helipad/ Landing Site etc.
• This exercise will enable both sides to share their best practices in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures of conducting joint operations.
• The exercise will also facilitate developing inter-operability, bonhomie and camaraderie between the two armies. This will also enhance the level of defence cooperation, further augmenting bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.

Q1: What is United Nations?

The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization that was established with the purpose of promoting international cooperation and maintaining peace and security among its member states.

Source: INDIA-MONGOLIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE NOMADIC ELEPHANT COMMENCES IN MEGHALAYA