Exercise Yudh Abhyas

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Context

• The 19th edition of “EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS” will be conducted from 25th September to 8th October 2023 in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA.

Exercise Yudh Abhyas

• Yudh Abhyas is an annual training practice between United States Army and Indian Army.

Objectives

• Yudh Abhyas is a bilateral practice session on warfare-related activities between Army of India and the United States.
• The Eighteenth Edition of Yudh Abhyas was conducted in the year 2022 in Uttarakhand, India. In year 2021, the joint training was conducted in Alaska, United States.

Training Exercises

• Yudh Abhyas training includes various types of technical and operational activities exchanged between armies of India and United States.

EX YUDH ABHYAS-23

Participants

• Indian Army contingent comprising of 350 personnel will participate in this edition of the Exercise.
• The lead battalion from the Indian side is affiliated with the MARATHA Light Infantry Regiment.
• 1-24 Infantry Battalion of 1st Brigade Combat Team will participate from the US side.

Mandate

• Both sides will practice a series of tactical drills to enhance interoperability in conducting UN peacekeeping operations. Personnel from both sides will also hold detailed discussions to share their experiences and best practices.

Theme:

• The theme of the Exercise is ‘Employment of an Integrated Battle Group in Mountain/ Extreme Climatic Conditions’ under Chapter VII of the United Nations mandate.

Significance

• The Exercise will also involve the exchange of views and best practices in drills on a wide spectrum of combat skills including combat engineering, obstruction clearance, mine, and Improvised Explosive Devices warfare.
• “EX YUDH ABHYAS-23” will facilitate both Armies to mutually learn from each other and further strengthen the bonds between the two armies.