An Indian Army team is currently in Mongolia to take part in the Khaan Quest military exercise. This international event brings together armies from different countries to train and work together, with a focus on improving peacekeeping skills.
The exercise is scheduled to take place from June 14 to 28. It is designed to help armed forces from different countries work better together and improve their readiness for peacekeeping missions in a global setting.
According to a statement from the Defence Ministry, the exercise will focus on physical fitness, joint planning, and coordinated tactical drills.
Some of the key activities will include setting up both static and mobile checkpoints, conducting cordon and search operations, patrolling, evacuating civilians from dangerous areas, dealing with improvised explosive devices (IEDs), providing combat first aid, and carrying out casualty evacuation.
These drills are meant to prepare soldiers for real-life situations during peacekeeping missions.
The Defence Ministry said that Exercise Khaan Quest will give participating countries a chance to share their best methods and strategies for joint military operations. It will also help build teamwork, mutual understanding, and strong bonds between soldiers from different nations.
The Indian Army has sent a team of 40 personnel to take part in the exercise. Most of them are from a battalion of the Kumaon Regiment, along with a few members from other branches and services. The team also includes one woman officer and two women soldiers, highlighting the growing role of women in the armed forces.
Exercise Khaan Quest started in 2003 as a joint military drill between the United States and Mongolia. Over the years, it has grown into a major multinational peacekeeping exercise with participants from around the world. The previous edition of the exercise was held in Mongolia from July 27 to August 9.
Sources: The Week
