India and US Conduct Bilateral Tri-Service HADR Exercise “Tiger Triumph – 24”

India and US Conduct Bilateral Tri-Service HADR Exercise “Tiger Triumph – 24”

India and the United States are conducting a bilateral tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, named Tiger Triumph – 24, aimed at enhancing coordination and interoperability between their forces.

Exercise Overview

  • Exercise Name: Tiger Triumph – 24
  • Duration: 18 to 31 March 2024
  • Location: Eastern Seaboard

Participants

  • Indian Forces: Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Air Force
  • US Forces: US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Army

Objectives

  1. Develop interoperability for conducting HADR operations.
  2. Refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for smooth coordination between forces.

Harbour Phase (18 to 25 Mar 24)

  • Training Visits
  • Subject Matter Expert Exchanges
  • Sports Events
  • Social interactions

Sea Phase (25 to 31 Mar 24)

  • Maritime Operations
  • Amphibious Operations
  • HADR Operations

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):

  1. What is the primary objective of Tiger Triumph – 24 exercise?
    • A) Combat training
    • B) Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations
    • C) Intelligence gathering
    • D) Naval blockade
    Answer: B) Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations
  2. Which countries are participating in the Tiger Triumph – 24 exercise?
    • A) India and China
    • B) India and Russia
    • C) India and the United States
    • D) India and Pakistan
    Answer: C) India and the United States
  3. What phase of the exercise involves Training Visits, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, Sports Events, and Social interactions?
    • A) Sea Phase
    • B) Harbour Phase
    • C) Air Phase
    • D) Amphibious Phase
    Answer: B) Harbour Phase