New Delhi, Oct 30: India and US joint exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ has strengthened mutual confidence, inter-operability and enabled sharing of best practices, the Indian Army said on Saturday.
India and US concluded 17th Edition of Indo-US joint exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ 2021, at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska.
The aim of the 14-day exercise was to familiarise soldiers from the two armies with the operational procedures, combat drills and developing inter-operability. It culminated on October 29.
The Indian contingent comprised 350 personnel of an Infantry Battallion group of the Madras Regiment, while the US contingent consisted of 300 soldiers of the First Squadron (Airborne) of the 40th Cavalry Regiment.
The exercise was conducted in two phases. The first phase comprised combat conditioning and tactical training by both the contingents. Training received by both contingents in the first phase was put into practice in the validation stage.
“The two Armies have gained from each other’s expertise and experience in conduct of platoon and company level operations. The exercise has strengthened mutual confidence, inter-operability and enabled sharing of best practices between the two contingents,” the Army said in a statement.
Both contingents jointly took part in the validation exercise which comprised combat shooting, rappelling and helicopter based mobilisation of quick response teams.
The troops were organised into composite companies with mixed platoons of Indian and US Armies and the validation exercise culminated in a raid on an enemy position in mountainous terrain and securing of critical infrastructure. UNI
India, US joint exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ strengthened mutual confidence, says Army
