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An Indo-French joint military training exercise named Exercise Shakti-2016 is all set to be held in Mahajan Field Firing Range in Bikaner in January. A contingent of French Army personnel will arrive at Bikaner in a few days to participate in the exercise.
Units involved are 35 Infantry Regiment of France, which is one of their oldest regiments and 2 Garhwal of Indian Army, which is a highly decorated unit and has proved its mettle in various wars.
France and India have a friendship of unmatched mutual trust and goodwill.France has been a pillar of strength for India's development, security and international relations. India too has always stood with France through its challenges. Exercise Shakti-2016 reflects the vibrancy of the continued Indo-France strategic partnership.First exercise of the series was held in 2011 in Chaubatia and second was held in France in 2013.
Defence spokesperson Lt Col Manish Ojha, said, "Exercise Shakti-2016 is the third edition in the series of bilateral exercises under this ban ner. The joint exercise would focus on counter terrorism operations in the backdrop of semi-urban terrain under United Nation mandate. To achieve interoperability in joint real life operations in the future, troops from French (I) Motorised Brigade and Indian Army's Infantry Unit would strive to acquaint themselves with the arms and equipment, command and control system and operational tactics of each other. The joint training would also focus on high degree of physical fitness, tactical drills, techniques and procedure. A comprehensive training programme for a period of two weeks has been worked out for achieving the same. During the exercise, participants will engage in a variety of missions from joint planning, cordon and search operations, search and rescue, joint tactical drills and basics of special arms skills."
He said, "The exercise would be conducted at Mahajan Field Firing Range and on completion of the same, the personnel of the two armies would strive to gain experience and learning from each other on terrorist solu ions. The exercise would be conducted in two phases, namely combat conducting, actical training and valida ion exercise."
The size and scope of this combined exercise is unparalleled and will be characterized by regular, realistic, academic and natural exchange which would form a part of Shakti-2016. The broadened and unprecedented scope of the exercise stands as a testament to the wellknit people to people and mi itary to military ties between France and India.
Indo-French joint military drill in Bikaner this month - Times of India
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Glad to see a greater cooperation between our two armies,we could share our experience,our way to deal with different situations etc.
@Abingdonboy @PARIKRAMA @anant_s @ranjeet @The_Sidewinder @Levina @Nair saab @nair @SpArK @SrNair @Major Shaitan Singh @sarjenprabhu @HariPrasad @[Bregs] @dadeechi @Capt.Popeye @Ind4Ever @nik22 @Skull and Bones @knight11 @45'22' @Chanakya's_Chant
Units involved are 35 Infantry Regiment of France, which is one of their oldest regiments and 2 Garhwal of Indian Army, which is a highly decorated unit and has proved its mettle in various wars.
France and India have a friendship of unmatched mutual trust and goodwill.France has been a pillar of strength for India's development, security and international relations. India too has always stood with France through its challenges. Exercise Shakti-2016 reflects the vibrancy of the continued Indo-France strategic partnership.First exercise of the series was held in 2011 in Chaubatia and second was held in France in 2013.
Defence spokesperson Lt Col Manish Ojha, said, "Exercise Shakti-2016 is the third edition in the series of bilateral exercises under this ban ner. The joint exercise would focus on counter terrorism operations in the backdrop of semi-urban terrain under United Nation mandate. To achieve interoperability in joint real life operations in the future, troops from French (I) Motorised Brigade and Indian Army's Infantry Unit would strive to acquaint themselves with the arms and equipment, command and control system and operational tactics of each other. The joint training would also focus on high degree of physical fitness, tactical drills, techniques and procedure. A comprehensive training programme for a period of two weeks has been worked out for achieving the same. During the exercise, participants will engage in a variety of missions from joint planning, cordon and search operations, search and rescue, joint tactical drills and basics of special arms skills."
He said, "The exercise would be conducted at Mahajan Field Firing Range and on completion of the same, the personnel of the two armies would strive to gain experience and learning from each other on terrorist solu ions. The exercise would be conducted in two phases, namely combat conducting, actical training and valida ion exercise."
The size and scope of this combined exercise is unparalleled and will be characterized by regular, realistic, academic and natural exchange which would form a part of Shakti-2016. The broadened and unprecedented scope of the exercise stands as a testament to the wellknit people to people and mi itary to military ties between France and India.
Indo-French joint military drill in Bikaner this month - Times of India
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Glad to see a greater cooperation between our two armies,we could share our experience,our way to deal with different situations etc.
@Abingdonboy @PARIKRAMA @anant_s @ranjeet @The_Sidewinder @Levina @Nair saab @nair @SpArK @SrNair @Major Shaitan Singh @sarjenprabhu @HariPrasad @[Bregs] @dadeechi @Capt.Popeye @Ind4Ever @nik22 @Skull and Bones @knight11 @45'22' @Chanakya's_Chant
