The Indian Army contingent has embarked on the 13th edition of the India-Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE. This exercise aims to strengthen military cooperation between the two nations through joint training.
Details of the Exercise
- Dates and Location:
- Scheduled from 1st to 15th July 2024.
- Venue: Fort Vachiraprakan, Tak Province, Thailand.
- Previous edition: Conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya in September 2019.
- Participating Contingents:
- Indian Army: 76 personnel, primarily from the LADAKH SCOUTS Battalion.
- Royal Thailand Army: Also 76 personnel, mainly from 1st Battalion, 14 Infantry Regiment of 4 Division.
Objectives
- Foster military cooperation between India and Thailand.
- Enhance combined capabilities in Joint Counter Insurgency/Terrorist Operations in Jungle and Urban Environments under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.
Focus Areas
- Training Emphasis:
- High physical fitness standards.
- Joint planning and tactical drills.
- Tactical Drills:
- Creation of a Joint Operation Centre.
- Intelligence & Surveillance Centre establishment.
- Use of Drones and Counter Drone Systems.
- Securing Landing Sites.
- Small Team Insertion & Extraction.
- Special Heliborne Operations.
- Cordon and Search Operations.
- Room Intervention Drills.
- Demolition of Illegal Structures.
Benefits
- Share best practices in Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
- Develop inter-operability and camaraderie among soldiers from both countries.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Where is Exercise MAITREE 2024 being conducted?
- A) Umroi, Meghalaya
- B) Fort Vachiraprakan, Tak Province, Thailand
- C) Ladakh, India
- D) Bangkok, Thailand
- Answer: B) Fort Vachiraprakan, Tak Province, Thailand
- Which Indian Army unit is primarily participating in Exercise MAITREE?
- A) Punjab Regiment
- B) Ladakh Scouts
- C) Assam Rifles
- D) Maratha Light Infantry
- Answer: B) Ladakh Scouts
- What is the main objective of Exercise MAITREE?
- A) Maritime Security Cooperation
- B) Air Defense Collaboration
- C) Military Cooperation between India and Thailand
- D) Border Conflict Resolution
- Answer: C) Military Cooperation between India and Thailand
- Which tactical drill is NOT mentioned as part of Exercise MAITREE 2024?
- A) Room Intervention Drills
- B) Amphibious Assault Techniques
- C) Cordon and Search Operations
- D) Small Team Insertion & Extraction
- Answer: B) Amphibious Assault Techniques