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Indian Navy recently conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar on the East Coast under the operational control of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
Objective:
The exercise aimed at validating procedures towards assessing the Indian Navy’s preparedness to meet Maritime Security challenges in the region.
Participation and Phases:
- Participants: Ships, Submarines, Aircraft, and Special Forces.
- Phases:
- Tactical Phase: Conducted combat training in a realistic scenario.
- Weapon Phase: Successfully conducted various firings to reaffirm Indian Navy’s capability.
Key Highlights:
- Maritime Domain Awareness: Continuous monitoring maintained throughout the Area of Operations through the operation of aircraft from diverse locations.
- Interoperability: High degree of interoperability among Eastern Naval Command, IAF, Andaman & Nicobar Command, and Coast Guard assets.
Lessons Learned:
The exercise offered valuable lessons under realistic conditions, enhancing the readiness of participating forces to respond effectively to maritime challenges.
Conclusion:
The successful conclusion of Exercise Poorvi Lehar 2024 reaffirms the Indian Navy’s commitment to meeting the growing security challenges in the maritime domain.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Who conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar 2024?
- A) Western Naval Command
- B) Eastern Naval Command
- C) Southern Naval Command
- D) Northern Naval Command
- Answer: B) Eastern Naval Command
- What was the objective of Exercise Poorvi Lehar?
- A) Combat training in air warfare
- B) Validation of procedures for maritime security
- C) Amphibious assault operations
- D) Submarine warfare tactics
- Answer: B) Validation of procedures for maritime security
- Which phase of the exercise involved combat training in a realistic scenario?
- A) Tactical Phase
- B) Strategic Phase
- C) Logistic Phase
- D) Communication Phase
- Answer: A) Tactical Phase
- What was maintained throughout the Area of Operations during Exercise Poorvi Lehar?
- A) Air superiority
- B) Naval blockade
- C) Maritime Domain Awareness
- D) Ground defense
- Answer: C) Maritime Domain Awareness
- Which service did not participate in the exercise alongside the Indian Navy?
- A) Indian Air Force (IAF)
- B) Andaman & Nicobar Command
- C) Indian Army
- D) Coast Guard
- Answer: C) Indian Army