Defence tri-service exercise conducted in high reaches of Kashmir valley

The exercise showcased the capability of the Chinar Corps and the Indian Army to carryout successful operations in high altitude areas incorporating all facets of contemporary and modern battle field in synergy with Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.

Srinagar: Chinar Corps conducted a helicopter-borne training and validation exercise in the higher reaches of Kashmir valley.  This was a tri-service exercise undertaken in Kashmir with the Indian Air Force, Navy and Army. The exercise was planned to validate the joint capability to insert the task force tactically behind enemy lines in an intense air defence and electronic warfare operating environment.

The successful conduct of the mission validated the true spirit of jointness achieved in planning, utilisation of resources and accomplishment of laid down mission objectives as a true reflection of the tri-service ethos of the Indian Armed forces.

The helicopter dropped task force operated in the snow-clad region at heights over 9000 feet.  The heliborne task force included troops from Infantry, The Special Forces and the MARCOS from Indian Navy. The heli-drop exercise included full transportation and armed helicopters from Indian Army and Indian Air Force including the Apaches attack helicopters.