The maiden Tri-Services India–U.S. Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise, known as ‘Tiger TRIUMPH’ commenced today with the Opening Ceremony, which was held onboard INS Jalashwa.
The Exercise represents the growing strategic partnership between the two countries and aims to share best practices and Standard Operating Procedures in undertaking multinational HADR operations.
The Harbor phase of the exercise is scheduled at Vishakhapatnam from November 13 to 16 and will include Subject Matter Expert Exchange on Amphibious and HADR operations, as well as discussions on case studies and lessons learned and deliberations on planning and execution procedures of various tasks such as Logistics, Cargo Handling, Contingency Response Mechanisms, etc.
Friendly sports events have also been scheduled to enhance interaction between the participating armed forces personnel of both nations. The Sea Phase, from November 17 to 21, will witness both the Forces jointly transiting from Vishakhapatnam to the simulated HADR location at Kakinada, where troops will transfer ashore and set up a Joint Command and Control Centre and a Joint Relief and Medical Camp.
The participating assets from the Indian Navy include INS Jalashwa, a Landing Platform Dock, INS Airavat, a Landing Ship Tank including their integral Landing Crafts and helicopters, and Hydrographic Survey Ship INS Sandhayak, operating as a hospital ship.
The Indian Army will be deploying one battalion group comprising of troops from the 19 Madras and BMP-II Infantry Combat Vehicles from the 7 Guards unit. The Indian Air Force will deploy one C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, Mi-17 transport helicopters and a Rapid Action Medical Team.
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