4th Edition of India Oman Joint Military Exercise ‘AL NAJAH-IV’ begins

New Delhi: The 4th Edition of India Oman Joint Military Exercise 'AL NAJAH-IV' between contingents of the Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman kick-started today at the Foreign Training Node of Mahajan Field Firing Ranges (Rajasthan). It will conclude on 13 August 2022.

The Royal Army of Oman contingent comprising 60 personnel from the Sultan of Oman Parachute Regiment is participating in the Exercise, while the Indian Army is represented by troops from the 18 MECHANISED INFANTRY Battalion. The previous edition of Ex AL NAJAH IV was organised at Muscat from 12 to 25 March 2019.

The scope of the exercise includes professional interaction, mutual understanding of drills & procedures, the establishment of joint command & control structures and elimination of terrorist threats.

The joint exercise between India and Oman focuses on Counter Terrorism Operations, Regional Security Operations and Peace Keeping Operations under the United Nations charter apart from organising joint physical training schedules, tactical drills, techniques and procedures.

A comprehensive training programme to culminate in a 48 hours long validation exercise involving establishing joint mobile vehicle check posts, a joint cordon and search operations followed by joint room intervention drills in a built-up area has been worked out.

The joint military exercise aims to enhance the level of defence cooperation between the Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman and will further manifest in enhancing the bilateral relations between the two nations.

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