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Source: This post on AL NAJAH V exercise has been created based on the article “INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDIA- OMAN JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE AL NAJAH V” published in PIB on 13th Sep 2024.
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Recently, the Indian Army contingent departed for the 5th edition of India-Oman Joint Military Exercise AL NAJAH V.
About AL NAJAH V exercise
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| Aspects | Description |
| About | 1. AL NAJAH V is a biennial exercise, alternating between India and Oman since 2015. The previous edition was held at Mahajan in Rajasthan. 2. The Indian Army contingent departed for the 5th edition of the India-Oman Joint Military Exercise, AL NAJAH V. 3. The exercise will take place from 13th to 26th September 2024 at the Rabkoot Training Area in Salalah, Oman. 4. The exercise will be conducted in a desert environment, focusing on real-world challenges. |
| Participants | 1. The Indian Army’s contingent consists of 60 personnel from the Mechanised Infantry Regiment, alongside members from other arms and services. 2. The Royal Army of Oman will also field 60 personnel from their Frontier Force. |
| Aim | The primary aim is to enhance the joint military capabilities of both nations to conduct counter-terrorism operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. |
| Tactical Drills | 1. Tactical drills during the exercise will include joint planning, cordon and search operations, fighting in built-up areas, establishing mobile vehicle check posts, counter-drone strategies, and room intervention techniques. 2. Combined field training exercises that simulate counter-terrorism missions are planned to enhance operational readiness. |
| Benefits | 1. AL NAJAH V will facilitate the exchange of best practices in tactics, techniques, and procedures for joint operations. 2. It will strengthen interoperability, camaraderie, and goodwill between the Indian and Omani armies. 3. The joint exercise will further bolster defence cooperation and improve bilateral relations between the two countries. |
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