India, US sign LEMOA agreement
Q. What does LEMOA stand for in the context of defence logistics?- Published on 31 Aug 16a. Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement
b. Local Exchange Memorandum of Agreement
c. LIBOR Exchange Memorandum of Agreement
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement
India and the United States signed a logistics pact on 29th August during Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar’s visit to the American nation.
- LEMOA stands for Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement, a tweaked Indian specific version of the Logistics Support Agreement which the US has with several nations that have close military to military cooperation
- It is also one of three foundational agreements- the other two are Communications Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement and Basic Exchange Cooperation Agreement for Geospatial Cooperation
- These agreements are formed between US and countries it has close military ties with.
- These foundational agreements are meant to build basic groundwork and promote interoperability between militaries by creating common standards and systems
- LEMOA provides access to countries for designated military facilities on either side for refuelling and replenishment
- Agreement will cover four areas port call, joint exercises, training and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
- Requirement agreed has to be carried out on case by case basis though this is not a basing agreement
