Approximately 250 U.S. Soldiers and 17 Stryker vehicles are in India for the next two weeks and began a military training exercise Oct. 12 that is the first of its kind.
The exercise, called Yudh Abhyas, is an annual training event between the two armies, but this year is the first to include U.S. and Indian mechanized equipment and forces. In the past, the exercise has been limited to scenario-driven, commander-level exercises, explained U.S. Army Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, commander of U.S. Army, Pacific in a recent American Forces Press Service article on the topic.
This year, the exercise includes a multi-echelon, full spectrum operation based on peacekeeping, according to a U.S. Army, Pacific news release. The exercise is designed to promote cooperation between the two armies through training, cultural and professional exchanges. Participants will be engaged in a variety of missions, from joint planning and execution, a variety of artillery ranges both in and out of vehicles, to cordon and search operations as well as search and rescue training. The exercise will end with a live fire demonstration involving the Stryker vehicle.
Exercises between the Indian and U.S. militaries continue to increase in scope and sophistication and are indicative of a positive and steadily improving relationship based on common interests in areas such as peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, and maritime security.
The 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, is representing the U.S. Army during the exercise.
Follow the exercise on U.S. Army, Pacific’s exercise website, and on Flicrk.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
U.S, Indian Armies Take Training to Higher Level
Thursday, May 14, 2009
PACOM Commander Highlights U.S.-India Relations
During his visit to India this week, Adm. Timothy J. Keating, commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), highlighted the cooperation between the U.S. and Indian militaries in an editorial for the India Express.
This editorial attributes the mutually and regionally beneficial relationship to direct coordination between PACOM and Indian forces and notes how this ongoing partnership, which supports the PACOM strategy, can continue to grow with future engagements.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Multilateral Naval Exercise Brings India, Japan and U.S. Together at Sea
The Indian and U.S. navies will be joined by the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, for exercise Malabar beginning April 26.
As reported by The Hindu and U.S. 7th Fleet earlier this week, 10 ships and various aircraft will take part in the exercise that will include training in a variety of warfare areas as well as personnel exchanges and professional discussions.
Malabar has its roots as a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Indian navies but has expanded in the past at the request of the Indian Navy – as it has this year – to include multinational participation.
Multilateral cooperation, fostered by exercises such as Malabar, is a U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) priority. Across the PACOM area of responsibility, this goal is advanced by a range of military engagements such as collaborative talks, professional development exchanges, and exercise programs.
Monday, January 12, 2009
U.S. Army and India Military Leaders Meet in Hawaii
As reported in India’s The Telegraph, U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) hosted an annual Executive Steering Group (ESG) with Indian military officials Jan. 3-8 in Hawaii.
The purpose of the ESG was to coordinate training engagements with the Indian Army. USARPAC was joined by representatives from U.S. Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) and Special Operations Command, Pacific (SOCPAC). The ESG focused on reviewing and assessing the previous years’ joint and combined training events and coordinating events for the next two years. This was the 13th ESG with India dating back to 1995.
U.S. Pacific Command’s growing relationship with the Indian Armed Forces is enhanced through routine dialogue and collaboration. The result is exercises and engagements between the U.S. and India that continue to increase in scope and sophistication.
Friday, December 5, 2008
U.S., Indian armies conclude exercise
A two-week exercise focused on Peacekeeping skills is winding down on Oahu. Great example of partnership with India. Story here.
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