Navy’s skills on show at Op demo in Kochi
The Hindu
Event offers insight into operations at sea
Military precision, skills, and armed operations were on show at the Navy’s Operations Demonstration (Op Demo), which was organised by the Southern Naval Command (SNC) as part of Navy Week - 2021 celebrations on the backwaters off Rajendra Maidan and Marine Drive on Saturday evening.
The event offered an insight into operations at sea. Governor Arif Mohammad Khan was the chief guest. Vice Admiral M.A. Hampiholi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, hosted the event.
The 90-minute demonstration got under way with MARCOS (Marine Commandos) carrying out simulated combat beach reconnaissance and assault, using inflatable watercraft. They showcased operations launched from air and water such as SAR (search and rescue) and slithering ops, simulation of VBSS (visit, board, search, and seizure) and helobatics by advanced light helicopter (ALH) and Chetak helicopters. The commandos also undertook demolition of an offshore enemy installation.
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