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The Indian Army contingent has departed today for the 5th edition of the India-Oman Joint Military Exercise, AL NAJAH. This exercise is scheduled to take place from September 13 to September 26, 2024, at the Rabkoot Training Area in Salalah, Oman. Since its inception in 2015, Exercise AL NAJAH has been conducted biennially, alternating between India and Oman. The last edition was held at Mahajan in Rajasthan, India.
Contingents
- Indian Army Contingent: Comprises 60 personnel from a Battalion of the Mechanised Infantry Regiment, alongside other arms and services.
- Royal Army of Oman Contingent: Also consists of 60 personnel, represented by the Frontier Force troops.
Objectives
The primary aim of Exercise AL NAJAH V is to enhance the joint military capability of both nations for counter-terrorism operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. The focus of the exercise will be on operations in a desert environment.
Tactical Drills
The exercise will include a range of tactical drills such as:
- Joint Planning
- Cordon and Search Operations
- Fighting in Built-Up Areas
- Establishment of Mobile Vehicle Check Points
- Counter Drone Operations
- Room Intervention
Additionally, combined field training exercises simulating real-world counter-terrorism missions will be conducted.
Goals and Benefits
Exercise AL NAJAH V aims to:
- Exchange best practices in tactics, techniques, and procedures for joint operations.
- Foster interoperability, goodwill, and camaraderie between the Indian and Omani armies.
- Strengthen defense cooperation and enhance bilateral relations between the two nations.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- When is the 5th edition of Exercise AL NAJAH scheduled to take place?
- A) September 1 to September 14, 2024
- B) September 13 to September 26, 2024
- C) September 15 to September 30, 2024
- D) September 20 to October 3, 2024
- Where will Exercise AL NAJAH V be conducted?
- A) Rabkoot Training Area, Salalah, Oman
- B) Mahajan, Rajasthan, India
- C) Dubai, UAE
- D) Doha, Qatar
- How many personnel are in the Indian Army contingent for Exercise AL NAJAH V?
- A) 50
- B) 60
- C) 70
- D) 80
- What is the focus of Exercise AL NAJAH V?
- A) Naval operations
- B) Airborne operations
- C) Desert environment operations
- D) Arctic operations
- Which of the following is NOT a tactical drill included in Exercise AL NAJAH V?
- A) Cordon and Search Operations
- B) Establishment of Mobile Vehicle Check Points
- C) Counter Drone Operations
- D) Amphibious Assaults