About Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR 2024:
- It is a joint military exercise between the Indian army and the US army.
- The exercise is scheduled to be conducted at Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA.
- The Indian Army contingent will be represented by Special Forces units and the US Army contingent will be represented by Green Berets of US.
- Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR aims to promote military cooperation between India and the US through the enhancement of interoperability, jointness and mutual exchange of special operations tactics.
- The exercise will enhance combined capabilities in executing joint Special Forces Operations in desert/semi-desert environments. And also will focus on a high degree of physical fitness, joint planning and joint tactical drills.
- Drills/ aspects to be rehearsed during the exercise will include planning a Joint Team Mission, Reconnaissance Mission, employment of Unmanned Aerial Systems, execution of Special Operations, actions of Joint Terminal Attack Controller and Psychological Warfare in Special Operations.
- Significance: It will enable the two sides to share their best practices and experiences for the conduct of joint Special Forces Operations. The exercise will facilitate the development of inter-operability, bonhomie and camaraderie between soldiers of both countries.
