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Indian Army contingent departs for India-Oman joint military exercise

| @indiablooms | Sep 12, 2024, at 10:23 pm

The Indian Army contingent departed today for the 5th edition of India-Oman Joint Military Exercise AL NAJAH.

The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 13th to 26th September 2024 at Rabkoot Training Area in Salalah, Oman.

"Exercise AL NAJAH has been held biennially since 2015, alternating between India and Oman. Last edition of the same exercise was conducted at Mahajan in Rajasthan," read a statement issued by the Indian government.

The Indian Army contingent comprising 60 personnel is being represented by a Battalion of the Mechanised Infantry Regiment along with personnel from other arms and services.

The Royal Army of Oman contingent also comprising of 60 personnel will be represented by the troops of Frontier Force.

Aim of the Joint Exercise is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake counter terrorism operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.

The exercise will focus on operations in the Desert environment.

Tactical drills to be rehearsed during the exercise include Joint Planning, Cordon and Search Operation, Fighting in Built Up Area, establishment of Mobile Vehicle Check Post, Counter Drone and Room Intervention, among others. Combined field training exercises that simulate real-world counter-terrorism missions have also been planned.

Exercise AL NAJAH V will allow both sides to exchange best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures for joint operations.

It will foster interoperability, goodwill and camaraderie between the two armies. Additionally, the joint exercise will strengthen defence cooperation and further enhance the bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.

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