Army's statement-
With the commencement of Exercise YUDH ABHYAS 2011-12, a
bilateral Indo- US military exercise at deserts of Mahajan(RAJASTHAN) involving
mechanized forces, along with a platoon of Stryker Recon, Armoured Personnel
Carriers and support equipment with a contingent comprising another 170
personnel has started joint training since 05 March 2012 . The US troops
are from the 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, US
Army Pacific, Hawaii.
The joint exercise is designed to promote cooperation
between the two militaries at the tactical level, while sharing training
procedures and building joint operating skills, within the framework of UN
peacekeeping operations. During two weeks exercise, troops from both nations
will engage in joint planning for a variety of missions including live fire
drills, cordon and search operations and search and rescue training.
HAPPY HOLI, the US troops today got a "colourful
experience" of this vibrant festival as a part of the cultural exchange
between troops.
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