Source : Asian News International (ANI)
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| The Indian Army contingent participating in ‘Harimau Shakti – 2022’ (Image: Twitter/@adgpi) |
New Delhi: India-Malaysia joint military Exercise ‘Harimau Shakti -2022’ commenced at Pulai, Kluang, Malaysia on Monday and will culminate on December 12.
The exercise is an annual training event between the Indian and Malaysian Armies which is being conducted since 2012.
Combat-experienced troops of the Garhwal Rifles Regiment of Indian Army and the Royal Malay Regiment of the Malaysian Army are participating in the exercise this year to share experiences gained during operations in order to enhance inter-operability in planning and execution of various operations in jungle terrain, an official release said.
The scope of this exercise involves a Command Planning Exercise (CPX) at the Battalion level and Company level Field Training Exercise (FTX) on sub-conventional operations in jungle terrain.
The joint exercise schedule includes the establishment of a joint command post, joint surveillance centre, sharing expertise in employment of aerial assets, technical demonstrations, casualty management and casualty evacuation apart from planning logistics at the battalion level.
Joint field training exercises, joint combat discussions and joint demonstrations will culminate with a two-day validation exercise, where special emphasis will be on enhancing tactical skills and enhancing inter-operability between the forces and to promote Army to Army relations.
The release said that the exercise will enhance the level of defence co-operation between Indian Army and the Malaysian Army and foster bilateral relations between the two nations. (ANI)
