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INTRODUCTION
Exercise AMAN-13 is scheduled to be conducted in North Arabian Sea from 4-8 March 2013. Navies of 48 countries have been invited to participate. This is the 4th exercise of AMAN series. AMAN is an Urdu word meaning "PEACE".
Slogan of AMAN exercise is:
First Exercise of AMAN series was held in March 2007 which was a big success. During AMAN-07, 14 Ships of Bangladesh, China, France, Italy, Malaysia, UK and USA Navies participated. Besides, SOF/EOD teams from Bangladesh and Turkey also participated in SOF Exercises and 21 countries attended the Exercise as observer.
Second Exercise AMAN-09 was held in March 2009. During this Exercise 23 ships, 13 Aircrafts and 9 SOF teams of Australia, Bangladesh, China, France, Japan, Malaysia, UK and Nigeria, Turkey and USA participated. Observers from 27 countries also attended the exercise.
Third Exercise AMAN-11 was conducted from 8-12 March 2011. During this exercise, total of 39 countries have shown willingness in response to invitation by PN to take part in AMAN-11. Out of which 28 countries have participated with naval assets and observers. Total of 11 ships from Australia, China, France, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and USA participated. Three aircraft from Australia & Japan and 03 SOF/EOD/Marines teams from China, Turkey and USA also participated during the exercise AMAN-11. Forty three observers of 26 countries participated in AMAN-11. The next exercise of the series i.e. AMAN-13 will be held from 4-8 March 13. Invitation for participation in AMAN-13 has been extended to 48 countries.
CONCEPT
· Display of united resolve against terrorism and crimes in maritime domain.
· Contributing towards regional peace and stability.
· Enhancing interoperability between regional and extra regional navies thereby acting as a bridge between the regions.
OBJECTIVES
Exercise objectives are:
· Provide common forum for information sharing, mutual understanding and identifying areas of common interests.
· Develop and practice response tactics, techniques and procedures against asymmetric and traditional threats during sea phase of the exercise.
· Intermingling of nations through depiction of their cultures in social events.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tentative Schedule of Events during AMAN-13 is as under:
a.
Initial Planning Conference (IPC) AMAN- 13
Following Countries are invited for IPC AMAN-13:
Date
16- 17 July 2012
List of countries invited
List of possible participants (most likely to accept the invitation):
1. Australia
2. Bangladesh
3. Brunei
4. China
5. Egypt
6. France
7. Germany
8. Indonesia
9. Italy
10. Japan
11. Jordan
12. Malaysia
13. Netherlands
14. Oman
15. Qatar
16. Saudi Arabia
17. Spain
18. Sri Lanka
19. South Africa
20. South Korea
21. Turkey
22. UK
23. USA
24. UAE
25. Yemen
b.
Main Planning Conference (MPC) AMAN- 13
MPC for AMAN-13 will be held in Nov 2012
c.
Final Planning Conference (FPC) AMAN- 13
FPC for AMAN-13 will be held in Feb 2013
d.
In Port Training Exercises/ Events
In port training events will be finalized during MPC and refined during FPC. Following events/In port activities are planned:
Date
Activities
TBD
· Flag hoisting ceremony
· Exercise Brief
· Workshop on professional topics
· Pre Sail Conferences
· Safety Brief
· Preparation/finalization of orders.
· COMTRIALS
· Excursion Activities
o Welcome Dinner by COMPAK
o City Tours
o Calls & visits
o Ship & A/C Visits
o Sports events
o Senior officers visit to archaeological site
· Picnic
TBD
Seminar/workshop by NCMPR under aegis of Bahria University.
e.
TACTICAL EXERCISES/ EVENTS AT SEA
Tactical Exercises (Surface)
· Basic Communication Exercises
· Basic Maneuvers
· GUNNEX on Tomato Killer
· CRAA on Star Shell
· RAS (Token)
· Go Fast Attack
· MIO and VBSS Operations
· Night Encounter Exercise
· MCM Ops
· EW Exercises
· Search and Rescue
· Skim Past
· PHOTOEX
Tactical Exercises (Air)
· Cross Deck Landings
· ASV Strikes
· ASMDEX
· EW Exercises
· LRMP Interdiction/LRMP fighter evasion exercises
· Search and Rescue
· Fly Past
· PHOTOEX
SOF Exercises
· SOF Exercises
· HVBSS Ops
· SVBSS Ops
· Static line and Freefall Water Jumps
· Special Purpose Insertion and Extraction (SPIE) Ops
· EOD Exercise
· Maritime Counter Terrorist Exercise
· ATT/Close Quarter Combat (CQC) Exercise
· Frogman Exercise
· VBSS Operations during MIO
f.
HOT WASH UP
Hot wash up of sea events will also be conducted, date will be decided soon.
FACILITIES OFFERED BY PN DURING EXERCISE
Following facilities will be offered to participating units/teams/observers during Ex and participants of the IPC/MPC/FPC:
Facilities for Ships
· Anchor berths/berthing facility and ferry services on Principle of Reciprocity.
· Fresh water (during stay in port).
· Emergency repair (ship to provide spares if required).
· Transport for Ships’ Company.
· SAR facilities.
Facilities for Observers/SOF Teams and participants of IPC/MPC/FPC
· Mess accommodation with meals and local transport.
Exercise AMAN-13 is scheduled to be conducted in North Arabian Sea from 4-8 March 2013. Navies of 48 countries have been invited to participate. This is the 4th exercise of AMAN series. AMAN is an Urdu word meaning "PEACE".
Slogan of AMAN exercise is:
First Exercise of AMAN series was held in March 2007 which was a big success. During AMAN-07, 14 Ships of Bangladesh, China, France, Italy, Malaysia, UK and USA Navies participated. Besides, SOF/EOD teams from Bangladesh and Turkey also participated in SOF Exercises and 21 countries attended the Exercise as observer.
Second Exercise AMAN-09 was held in March 2009. During this Exercise 23 ships, 13 Aircrafts and 9 SOF teams of Australia, Bangladesh, China, France, Japan, Malaysia, UK and Nigeria, Turkey and USA participated. Observers from 27 countries also attended the exercise.
Third Exercise AMAN-11 was conducted from 8-12 March 2011. During this exercise, total of 39 countries have shown willingness in response to invitation by PN to take part in AMAN-11. Out of which 28 countries have participated with naval assets and observers. Total of 11 ships from Australia, China, France, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and USA participated. Three aircraft from Australia & Japan and 03 SOF/EOD/Marines teams from China, Turkey and USA also participated during the exercise AMAN-11. Forty three observers of 26 countries participated in AMAN-11. The next exercise of the series i.e. AMAN-13 will be held from 4-8 March 13. Invitation for participation in AMAN-13 has been extended to 48 countries.
CONCEPT
· Display of united resolve against terrorism and crimes in maritime domain.
· Contributing towards regional peace and stability.
· Enhancing interoperability between regional and extra regional navies thereby acting as a bridge between the regions.
OBJECTIVES
Exercise objectives are:
· Provide common forum for information sharing, mutual understanding and identifying areas of common interests.
· Develop and practice response tactics, techniques and procedures against asymmetric and traditional threats during sea phase of the exercise.
· Intermingling of nations through depiction of their cultures in social events.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tentative Schedule of Events during AMAN-13 is as under:
a.
Initial Planning Conference (IPC) AMAN- 13
Following Countries are invited for IPC AMAN-13:
Date
16- 17 July 2012
List of countries invited
List of possible participants (most likely to accept the invitation):
1. Australia
2. Bangladesh
3. Brunei
4. China
5. Egypt
6. France
7. Germany
8. Indonesia
9. Italy
10. Japan
11. Jordan
12. Malaysia
13. Netherlands
14. Oman
15. Qatar
16. Saudi Arabia
17. Spain
18. Sri Lanka
19. South Africa
20. South Korea
21. Turkey
22. UK
23. USA
24. UAE
25. Yemen
b.
Main Planning Conference (MPC) AMAN- 13
MPC for AMAN-13 will be held in Nov 2012
c.
Final Planning Conference (FPC) AMAN- 13
FPC for AMAN-13 will be held in Feb 2013
d.
In Port Training Exercises/ Events
In port training events will be finalized during MPC and refined during FPC. Following events/In port activities are planned:
Date
Activities
TBD
· Flag hoisting ceremony
· Exercise Brief
· Workshop on professional topics
· Pre Sail Conferences
· Safety Brief
· Preparation/finalization of orders.
· COMTRIALS
· Excursion Activities
o Welcome Dinner by COMPAK
o City Tours
o Calls & visits
o Ship & A/C Visits
o Sports events
o Senior officers visit to archaeological site
· Picnic
TBD
Seminar/workshop by NCMPR under aegis of Bahria University.
e.
TACTICAL EXERCISES/ EVENTS AT SEA
Tactical Exercises (Surface)
· Basic Communication Exercises
· Basic Maneuvers
· GUNNEX on Tomato Killer
· CRAA on Star Shell
· RAS (Token)
· Go Fast Attack
· MIO and VBSS Operations
· Night Encounter Exercise
· MCM Ops
· EW Exercises
· Search and Rescue
· Skim Past
· PHOTOEX
Tactical Exercises (Air)
· Cross Deck Landings
· ASV Strikes
· ASMDEX
· EW Exercises
· LRMP Interdiction/LRMP fighter evasion exercises
· Search and Rescue
· Fly Past
· PHOTOEX
SOF Exercises
· SOF Exercises
· HVBSS Ops
· SVBSS Ops
· Static line and Freefall Water Jumps
· Special Purpose Insertion and Extraction (SPIE) Ops
· EOD Exercise
· Maritime Counter Terrorist Exercise
· ATT/Close Quarter Combat (CQC) Exercise
· Frogman Exercise
· VBSS Operations during MIO
f.
HOT WASH UP
Hot wash up of sea events will also be conducted, date will be decided soon.
FACILITIES OFFERED BY PN DURING EXERCISE
Following facilities will be offered to participating units/teams/observers during Ex and participants of the IPC/MPC/FPC:
Facilities for Ships
· Anchor berths/berthing facility and ferry services on Principle of Reciprocity.
· Fresh water (during stay in port).
· Emergency repair (ship to provide spares if required).
· Transport for Ships’ Company.
· SAR facilities.
Facilities for Observers/SOF Teams and participants of IPC/MPC/FPC
· Mess accommodation with meals and local transport.
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