Army contingent departs for 15th India–US Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar
On 1 November 2024, an Indian Army contingent departed for the 15th edition of the India–US joint Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar, scheduled for 2–22 November at the Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho.
Summary
On 1 November 2024, an Indian Army contingent departed for the 15th edition of the India–US joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar, scheduled from 2 to 22 November 2024 at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA. Each side fields 45 personnel; India is represented by Special Forces units and the US by Green Berets. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, jointness and exchange of special operations tactics.
Key facts
- Departure
- 1 Nov 2024
- Edition
- 15th, Vajra Prahar
- Dates/venue
- 2–22 Nov 2024, Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho, USA
- Strength
- 45 personnel each
- Units
- Indian Army Special Forces; US Green Berets
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which edition of the India–US joint Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar was held in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 15th
PIB (Defence): the Indian Army contingent departed for the 15th edition of exercise Vajra Prahar.
Where was exercise Vajra Prahar 2024 (2–22 November) held?
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Correct answer: C — Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho
PIB (Defence): the exercise was scheduled from 2 to 22 November 2024 at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA.
Which US Army unit represented the US contingent in exercise Vajra Prahar 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Green Berets
PIB (Defence): the US Army contingent was represented by Green Berets.