Jodhpur, In a significant
show of strength and joint manship, troops of strike formation of Indian Army
carried out a two days long Special Heliborne exercise in the deserts of
Rajasthan. A Special Heliborne Operation provides necessary momentum to
surprise the enemy and multiply the chances of success of overall plan at
higher level. These types of operations need surgical precision for execution
by highly trained troops with robust mental and physical capabilities.
The
exercise, was aimed at fine tuning operational and logistics aspects of
Heliborne operations. A large force comprising of elements of diverse elements
of combat & combat support arms were successfully integrated & inducted,
deep behind the enemy lines by medium lift helicopters of Indian Air Force to achieve simultaneity in effort.
Attack and Armed helicopters were also employed in close support of the Heliborne
column. Long range weapon systems available with Army were also used to deliver large amount of TNT and steel in support of the heliborne force. Strike aircrafts of the Indian Air Force provided critical fire support and air protection to the column.
The exercise conducted in battle like
condition was reviewed by large number of senior officers of Army and Air Force
and major lessons were drawn. The exercise also showcased a high degree of
synergy between the Indian Army and Air Force.
The exercise was unique in scope &
scale and provided ground inputs for refinement of operational procedures.
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