Mongolian-Indian joint military exercises kick off

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The eleventh Mongolia-India joint training exercises--the "Nomadic Elephant-2016" promoting military ties between the two countries--kicked off on Monday in Mongolia. The exercises, which will culminate on this May 8, aim to develop synergy and inter-operatability between the armies to battle in counter insurgency and counter terrorism environment under the UN mandate. A platoon of the Indian Army’s Kumaon Regiment along with a team of two observers will be taking part in the event. The Mongolian Armed Forces will be represented by 60 personnel. The Indian contingent will share their practical experiences in counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations through a series of classroom lectures and outdoor demonstrations, including house clearing and room intervention techniques in hostage situation, also road opening, establishing mobile check posts, intelligence gathering, drills for countering Improvised Explosive Devices. The sides will share their techniques of unarmed combat, specialised rappelling and will participate in various sports events during the two weeks’ exchange, reports thestatesman.com.