NOMADIC ELEPHANT
The 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT was conducted from 03rd to 16th July 2024 at Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya).
It is a bilateral military exercise between India and Mongolia.
Aim: To enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake counter insurgency operations in a Sub Conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.
Represented by 45 personnel from a battalion of 'Sikkim Scouts' along with personnel from other arms and services, the Indian contingent joins hands with the Mongolian counterpart from the 150 Quick Reaction Force Battalion.
The exercise will focus on operations in the semi-urban and mountainous terrain.
It will enable both sides to share their best practices in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures of conducting joint operations.
The exercise will also facilitate developing inter-operability, bonhomie and camaraderie between the two armies.
This will also enhance the level of defence cooperation, further augmenting bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.
Tactical drills during the Exercise include Response to a Terrorist Action, Establishment of a Joint Command Post, Establishment of an Intelligence & Surveillance Centre, Securing of a Helipad/ Landing Site, Small Team Insertion & Extraction, Special Heliborne Operations, Cordon & Search Operations besides Employment of Drones and Counter Drone Systems amongst others.
Aside from the Nomadic Elephant Exercise, the two nations conduct an annual conference of the Joint Working Group for Defence Cooperation.
India takes part in Khan Quest, an annual military exercise held in Mongolia.
