Find the CORRECT statements about VAJRA PRAHAR 2023?
1. Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR is a joint exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the US Navy Special Forces.
2. The 14th Edition commenced at the Joint Training Node, Umroi on 21st November, 2023.
3. The US contingent is represented by personnel from the 1 Special Forces Group (SFG) of US Special Forces.
4. It aims at sharing best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics.
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Correct option is A

​The correct answer is (a) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Explanation: All the given statements are correct regarding VAJRA PRAHAR 2023:

• Statement 1: VAJRA PRAHAR is indeed a joint exercise between the Indian Navy and the US Navy Special Forces, focused on counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency operations, and other special operations tactics.
• Statement 2: The 14th Edition of VAJRA PRAHAR took place at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, and it commenced on 21st November 2023.
• Statement 3: The US contingent in this exercise was represented by the 1 Special Forces Group (SFG) of US Special Forces, which is specifically trained for special operations.
• Statement 4: The exercise aims at sharing best practices, improving interoperability, and enhancing cooperation between the two forces, especially in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics.

Information Booster:

The Vajra Prahar 2024 exercise took place from 2nd to 22nd November 2024 at the Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho, USA.

Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR 2024:

• What is it?
  A joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the US Army.
• Location:
  The exercise will be held at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA.
• Indian Army Contingent:
  Special Forces units.
• US Army Contingent:
  Green Berets (US Special Forces).
• Aim:
• Promote military cooperation between India and the US.
• Enhance interoperability, jointness, and mutual exchange of special operations tactics.
• Improve capabilities in executing joint Special Forces Operations in desert and semi-desert environments.
• Key Focus Areas:
• Physical fitness, joint planning, and joint tactical drills.
• Special Operations drills like:
• Planning Joint Team Mission.
• Reconnaissance Mission.
• Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems.
• Special Operations execution.
• Joint Terminal Attack Controller actions.
• Psychological Warfare.