The 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced at Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya).
The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 03rd to 16th July 2024. Indian contingent comprising of 45 personnel is being represented by a Battalion of SIKKIM SCOUTS along with personnel from other arms and services.
Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is an annual training event conducted alternatively in India and Mongolia.
Last edition was conducted in Mongolia in July 2023.
The aim of the Exercise is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake counter insurgency operations in a Sub Conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.
The exercise will focus on operations in the semi-urban and mountainous terrain.
