Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR

About Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR

• It is a joint exercise conducted between Indian Army and US Army Special Forces.
• It aims at sharing best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics.
• It is the 14th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “VAJRA PRAHAR 2023” commenced at the Joint Training Node, Umroi
• The US contingent is represented by personnel from the 1st Special Forces Group (SFG) of US Special Forces. The Indian Army contingent is led by Special Forces personnel from the Eastern Command.
• The first edition was conducted in the year 2010 in India and the 13th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise was conducted at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS), Bakloh (HP).
• The current edition is being conducted in Umroi Cantonment, Meghalaya from 21st November to 11th December 2023.
• Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR has evolved as a mechanism to exchange ideas and share best practices between the Special Forces of both the nations.
• It is also a platform to enhance inter-operability and strengthen defence cooperation between the armies of India and the United States of America.

Q1) What is a cantonment board?

A cantonment board is a civic administration body in India under control of the Ministry of Defence. The board comprises elected members besides ex-officio and nominated members as per the Cantonments Act, 2006.

Source: INDIA-USA JOINT EXERCISE VAJRA PRAHAR COMMENCES IN UMROI, MEGHALAYA