PRABAL DOSTYK-16 - IndoKazakhstan's joint army exercise
Q. Indo Kazakhstan armies engaged in a joint exercise in September 2016. What is it called?- Published on 08 Sep 16a. PRABAL DOSTYK-16
b. PRABAL SHAKTIK-16
c. PRABAL BALK-16
d. None of the above
ANSWER: PRABAL DOSTYK-16
PRABAL DOSTYK-16 is a joint army exercise conducted by India and Kazakhstan from 7th-17th September 2016.
- The Indian army is represented by a platoon strength
- Kazakhstan Army contingent comprises platoon from Special Ops Force Unit
- This is a pioneering endeavour being conducted in Karaganda region of Kazakhstan
- Primary aim of the 14 day exercise is to enhance interoperability while undertaking counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations
- The first stage will be about gaining knowledge of tactics, drills,weapons and equipments
- The second stage will be when the armies will jointly execute a helicopter borne operation in a simulated environment.
- PRABAL DOSTYK-16 means Robust Friendship and the aim is to foster good bilateral ties between the two nations in the field of military and diplomacy