Troopers from Kyrgyzstan and India during the ‘5th Indo-Kyrgyzstan Joint Training Exercise ‘Khanjar V’. (Photo: PRO Defence Kohima)
KOHIMA, March 29 (MExN): The 5th Indo-Kyrgyzstan joint training exercise ‘Khanjar V’ culminated on March 29 with a ‘Joint Tactical Validation Exercise’ and a closing ceremony at Counter Insurgency Jungle Warfare School, Vairengte Mizoram, an official release said today.
The two-week joint training, which started on March 16, included understanding tactics of platoon level, developing inter operability and sharing of best practices controlled by a Joint Command Post, informed the press release from PRO (Defence) Col C Konwer.
The exercise involved INSERT IGNOREion of troops by slithering from helicopters and destroying a terrorist hide out, it said adding, “It demonstrated the commitment of both armies in working closely with each other to address the growing issue of global terrorism in all its forms.”
Col AS Bains, SM of the Indian Army and Col Radjapov Ruslan Kyrgyzstan Army witnessed the Joint Tactical Validation Exercise conducted at training area of the Jungle Warfare School, Vairengte, the release added.
“The exercise was a success and has taught valuable lessons to the troops of both the countries.”
