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News: The Indian Army contingent departed for 17th edition of India- Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant. Exercise Nomadic Elephant
About Exercise Nomadic Elephant
- It is an annual training event conducted alternatively in India and Mongolia.
- Aim: The aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability between the two forces while employing joint task force in semi conventional operations in semi urban/ mountainous terrain under United Nations mandate.
- Scope: The scope of this exercise involves Platoon level Field Training Exercise.
- Significance: The exercise underscores the shared commitment of India and Mongolia towards regional security, peace and stability.
- 2024 Edition: Last edition (16th) of the same exercise was conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya in July 2024.
- 2025 Edition: The exercise is scheduled to be conducted in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 31st May to 13th June 2025.
- Contingents: The Indian contingent comprising 45 personnel will be represented mainly by troops from a battalion of the ARUNACHAL SCOUTS.
- The Mongolian Armed Forces contingent, also comprising similar strength, will be represented by 150 Special Forces unit.
