Source: The post is based on the article “INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDIA- US JOINT SPECIAL FORCES EXERCISE ‘VAJRA PRAHAR’” published in “PIB” on 4th November 2024
Why in the News?
Recently, the Indian Army departed for the VAJRA PRAHAR Exercise with the US.
About VAJRA PRAHAR Exercise
| Aspects | Description |
| About | 1. This is the 15th edition of the India-US joint Special Forces exercise VAJRA PRAHAR. 2. The previous edition was conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya in December 2023. 3. It is the second joint exercise between the Indian and US Army in 2024, following Exercise YUDH ABHYAS held in Rajasthan in September. |
| Location of Exercise | Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho, USA |
| Duration | November 2 – November 22, 2024 |
| Participants | Each contingent consists of 45 personnel. Indian Army represented by Special Forces units and US Army represented by Green Berets. |
| Objectives of Exercise | i) Strengthen military cooperation and partnership between India and the US. ii) Enhance interoperability, joint tactics, and mutual understanding in special operations. |
| Focus Areas of Training | i) Physical Fitness: Emphasis on maintaining high levels of physical preparedness. ii) Joint Planning and Tactical Drills: Collaborative strategies for mission execution. iii) Special Operations Tactics: Desert and semi-desert operations. |
| Expected Outcomes | i) Improved combined capabilities for joint Special Forces Operations. ii) Exchange of best practices and operational experiences. iii) Development of camaraderie and mutual trust between the forces. |
UPSC Syllabus: Defence exercise
