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21st edition of Khaan Quest
Context
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.
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.
Fact Box: India-Mongolia bilateral defense exercise (NOMADIC ELEPHANT)
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