KHAAN QUEST : INTERNATIONAL
News: The 21st edition of Exercise Khaan Quest, a
multinational peacekeeping exercise, has commenced in Mongolia. This exercise
involves around 430 participants from 23 countries, including nations like
Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Türkiye, the United States, the United
Kingdom, and India.
What’s in the news?
About Exercise Khaan Quest:
- Khaan Quest is a multinational peacekeeping exercise hosted
by Mongolia annually.
- Initially a bilateral event between the USA and Mongolian Armed
Forces starting in 2003, Exercise Khaan Quest has since 2006 evolved into
a Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise.
- It includes military forces from various countries, aimed at
enhancing their peacekeeping capabilities and fostering collaboration.
- Objectives: The
exercise aims to prepare armed forces for peacekeeping missions in
multinational environments, focusing on interoperability, military
readiness under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, and
joint tactical drills.
- Focus Areas:
Activities include physical fitness training, joint planning exercises,
and tactical drills such as establishing checkpoints, cordon and search
operations, patrolling, civilian evacuation from hostile areas, counter
improvised explosive device drills, combat first aid, and casualty
evacuation.
- Outcomes: Exercise
Khaan Quest facilitates the sharing of best practices in joint operations
among participating countries, enhancing inter-operability, camaraderie,
and mutual understanding among soldiers.
- Indian Participation: This year, the Indian Army contingent consists of 40
personnel primarily from the MADRAS REGIMENT, along with other
Arms and Services. Notably, the contingent includes one Woman Officer and
two Women Soldiers.
India-Mongolia bilateral defense exercise
(NOMADIC ELEPHANT)
- Nomadic Elephant is India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise.
- The exercise is an annual training event
between India and Mongolia, which is conducted alternatively in the two
countries.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/multilateral-peacekeeping-exercise-begins-in-mongolia/article68457201.ece