KHAAN QUEST 2024: Indian Army's Participation in Multinational Military Exercise
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | KHAAN QUEST 2024 |
| Dates | 27th July to 9th August 2024 |
| Location | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| Type | Multinational military exercise |
| Organizers | Co-sponsored by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted by Mongolian Armed Forces |
| Origins | Started in 2003 as a bilateral event between U.S. and Mongolia |
| Evolution | Became Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise in 2006 |
| 2024 Edition | 21st iteration |
| Indian Contingent | 40 personnel, including troops from MADRAS REGIMENT, one woman officer, and two women soldiers |
| Objectives | Prepare for peacekeeping missions, increase interoperability, focus on physical fitness, joint planning, and tactical drills |
| Key Tactical Drills | Static and Mobile Check Points, Cordon and Search Operations, Patrolling, Evacuation of Civilians, Counter Improvised Explosive Device drills, Combat First Aid, Casualty Evacuation |
| Skill Development | Share best practices, develop inter-operability, foster camaraderie |
| Bilateral Exercise | "Nomadic Elephant" (16th edition held in July 2024 at Umroi, Meghalaya) |
| Defence Cooperation | Regular meetings of Joint Working Group on Defence |
| Significance | Enhanced peacekeeping skills, international exposure, tactical proficiency |
| Mongolia Facts | Capital: Ulaanbaatar; Currency: Tugrik; Prime Minister: Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene |