The Indian Army has sent a contingent of 25 personnel to participate in the 9th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise, GARUD SHAKTI 24, scheduled from November 1 to November 12, 2024, in Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Details of the Exercise
- Duration: November 1 – November 12, 2024
- Location: Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Indian Contingent: 25 personnel from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces)
- Indonesian Contingent: 40 personnel from Indonesian Special Forces Kopassus
Objectives of GARUD SHAKTI 24
The primary aim of Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24 is to:
- Familiarize both contingents with each other’s operating procedures.
- Enhance mutual understanding and cooperation between the Special Forces of both armies.
- Improve interoperability and bilateral military cooperation.
Activities Involved
The exercise will include various activities aimed at achieving the objectives, such as:
- Planning and executing special operations.
- Advanced special forces skills orientation.
- Sharing information on weapons, equipment, innovations, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Practicing Special Forces operations in jungle terrain.
- Conducting strikes on terrorist camps.
- Validation exercises integrating both basic and advanced special forces skills.
- Gaining insight into the lifestyle and culture of both countries to promote military cooperation.
Benefits of the Exercise
- Strengthening bonds between the Indian and Indonesian armies.
- Sharing best practices and achieving shared security objectives.
- Fostering bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the duration of Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24?
- A) November 1 – November 10, 2024
- B) November 1 – November 12, 2024
- C) November 5 – November 15, 2024
- D) November 2 – November 12, 2024
Answer: B) November 1 – November 12, 2024
- Which Indian regiment is participating in the exercise?
- A) The Armoured Corps
- B) The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces)
- C) The Infantry Regiment
- D) The Artillery Corps
Answer: B) The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces)
- How many personnel are in the Indonesian contingent?
- A) 25
- B) 30
- C) 40
- D) 50
Answer: C) 40
- What is one of the main objectives of GARUD SHAKTI 24?
- A) To conduct joint humanitarian missions
- B) To improve interoperability between the Special Forces of both armies
- C) To establish trade relations
- D) To train on civilian rescue operations
Answer: B) To improve interoperability between the Special Forces of both armies
- What type of terrain will the Special Forces operations focus on during the exercise?
- A) Desert terrain
- B) Urban terrain
- C) Jungle terrain
- D) Mountain terrain
Answer: C) Jungle terrain