Why is it in the news?
- The exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ marks the inaugural edition of a joint military exercise between India and Saudi Arabia.
More about the news
- It is specifically designed to enhance the capabilities and preparedness of troops from both nations for joint operations in semi-desert terrain, as outlined under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
Troops from both nations will participate in a series of training activities, including:
- Setting up Mobile Vehicle Check Posts: This involves establishing checkpoints to monitor and control the movement of vehicles in the designated area.
- Conducting Cordon & Search Operations: Teams will practice surrounding and searching designated areas to locate and neutralize potential threats.
- House Intervention Drills: Training in entering and clearing buildings or structures occupied by hostile forces.
- Reflex Shooting: Practice sessions focusing on quick and accurate shooting in response to sudden threats or targets.
- Slithering: Training in descending from a helicopter using ropes, often used for rapid insertion or extraction of troops in operational scenarios.
- Sniper Firing: Sharpshooting training to engage targets accurately over long distances.
