Indian Army contingent set to be part of joint military exercise Khan Quest

The Indian Army’s contingent is all set to depart for Mongolia to take part in the multilateral joint military initiative, ‘Exercise KHAAN QUEST.’
The military exercise is scheduled to be conducted from June 20 to July 3 at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Military forces from across the world will come together to collaborate and enhance interoperability in peace support operations under Chapter VII of United Nations Charter, on this occasion.
The previous edition of the exercise was conducted from June 14-28, last year in Mongolia.
This began initially as a bilateral event between USA and Mongolian Defence Forces in the year 2003.

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Subsequently, 2006 onwards the exercise graduated to a Multilateral Peacekeeping Exercise with current one being the 23nd iteration.
The participation by an Indian contingent reflects the nation’s steadfast commitment to global peace and strategic partnership with Mongolia.

The Indian Army contingent comprising 40 personnel is being represented by troops from a Battalion of the Jat Regiment, along with personnel from other Arms and Services.
Khaan Quest’s aim is to prepare contingents of participating Defence Forces for peacekeeping missions while operating in a multilateral environment.

The exercise will focus on conduct of joint planning and tactical drills such as establishment of static and mobile check points, cordon and search operations, patrolling, evacuation of civilians from hostile area, counter improvised explosive device drills, combat first aid and casualty evacuation.

This will enable the participating countries to share their best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures for conduct of joint operations.
The exercise will facilitate operational readiness, bonhomie and camaraderie between soldiers of the participating countries.