CONTENTS
- LAMITIYE-2024
- Exercise Tiger Triumph
LAMITIYE-2024
Context:
Recently, the Indian Army contingent participated in the 10th edition of Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024” with the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).
Relevance:
GS III: Security Challenges
About LAMITIYE
Name and Meaning:
- LAMITIYE, derived from the Creole language of Seychelles, translates to ‘Friendship’.
- Creole is one of the official languages of Seychelles.
Objective:
- Enhance interoperability in Sub-conventional Operations within Semi-Urban environments.
- Aligned with Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter on Peacekeeping Operations.
Activities:
- Conducts a Field Training Exercise focusing on combat scenarios.
- Facilitates discussions, lectures, and demonstrations on combat strategies and tactics.
Significance:
- Strengthens and promotes bilateral military relations between participating nations.
- Facilitates the exchange of skills and experiences among military personnel.
Seychelles
- Geographical Location:
- Seychelles is an island nation situated in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar.
- Natural Attractions:
- Renowned for its pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse nature reserves.
- Home to rare and unique wildlife, including the iconic giant Aldabra tortoises.
- Aldabra Atoll:
- Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Recognized as the world’s largest raised coral atoll.
- Houses the largest population of giant tortoises globally, adding to its ecological significance.
Exercise Tiger Triumph
Context:
Exercise Tiger Triumph is scheduled on the Eastern Seaboard from 18 to 31 March 2024.
Relevance:
GS III: Security Challenges
Exercise Tiger Triumph: Strengthening Bilateral HADR Capabilities
Nature and Purpose:
- Bilateral tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise between India and the US.
- Aimed at enhancing interoperability and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for effective coordination in HADR operations.
Phases of the Exercise:
- Harbour Phase (18 to 25 Mar 24):
- Includes Training Visits, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, Sports Events, and Social Interactions.
- Sea Phase:
- Involves Maritime, Amphibious, and HADR operations, responding to simulated scenarios.
Participant Forces:
- Indian Navy:
- Ships with integral helicopters and landing crafts, navy aircraft, army personnel and vehicles, and air force aircraft and helicopters.
- Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT) to be part of the exercise.
- US Forces:
- US Navy Ships with embarked troops from the US Marine Corps and US Army.
Objectives:
- Foster cooperation and mutual understanding between Indian and US military forces.
- Enhance readiness and effectiveness in responding to humanitarian crises and disaster situations.
- Exchange best practices and lessons learned in HADR operations.
Key Activities:
- Joint training exercises focusing on maritime, amphibious, and disaster relief operations.
- Skill development sessions, workshops, and simulations to improve coordination and response efficiency.
- Evaluation and feedback sessions to identify areas for further improvement and refinement of procedures.
Significance:
- Strengthens the strategic partnership between India and the US in addressing common security challenges.
- Demonstrates both countries’ commitment to regional stability, security, and humanitarian assistance efforts.
- Enhances interoperability and mutual trust, laying the groundwork for future joint operations and collaborations.
