Indo-US joint training exercise ‘Ex Yudh Abhyas 21’ begins in Alaska
16 Oct 2021 16:46:20
New Delhi, October 16: India and the United States commenced the "Ex Yudh Abhyas 21" in Alaska, US. The 17th edition of the Indo-US joint training exercise witnessed the unfurling of the National Flags of both countries, and playing the National anthems, “Jana Gana Mana” and “The Star-Spangled Banner”.
Eifler also highlighted upon the importance of free exchange of ideas, concepts and best practices between troops and the necessity to learn from each other’s experiences.
300 US Army soldiers of First Squadron (Airborne) of the 40th Cavalry Regiment, and 350 soldiers of 7 MADRAS Infantry Battalion Group of Indian Army are participating in this exercise. The 14 days training schedule includes activities on joint training in a Counter Insurgency / Counter Terrorism environment under UN mandate.
In the opening ceremony, Major General Brian Eifler, Commander US Army, Alaska, formally welcomed the Indian contingent. He urged both contingents to focus on improving the cohesion and inter-operability to achieve training objectives of the exercise.
Eifler also highlighted upon the importance of free exchange of ideas, concepts and best practices between troops and the necessity to learn from each other’s experiences.
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The exercise will enable both the Armies to get to know each other more, share their wide experiences and enhance their situational awareness through exchange of information. This will help them in undertaking joint operations at Battalion level in the mountainous terrain with cold climatic conditions under the territory of UN.
