Indian Army Contingent Heads to Indonesia for GARUD SHAKTI 24 Joint Exercise

Indian Army Contingent Heads to Indonesia for GARUD SHAKTI 24 Joint Exercise

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):

  1. 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
  2. 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)
  3. How many personnel are in the Indonesian contingent?
    • A) 25
    • B) 30
    • C) 40
    • D) 50
      Answer: C) 40
  4. 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
  5. 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