Why is it in the news?

• The Indian Army is in the process of establishing a new unit called Opposing Forces (OPFOR) for simulating adversarial roles during military exercises and wargame training.

About OPFOR

• OPFOR units are tasked with representing enemy forces in war game scenarios and training exercises, a concept already in use in countries like the United States.
• The proposed OPFOR unit will be composed of existing military units and will replicate the weapons, operating methods, and tactics of potential adversaries.
• Its primary role is to provide regular troops with scenarios closely resembling actual wartime conditions to enhance their readiness and effectiveness.
• In traditional military exercises, participating troops are divided into ‘blue land’ and ‘red/yellow land,’ with the latter representing adversarial forces.
• The introduction of OPFOR aims to democratize training by allowing all participating troops to gain firsthand experience in dealing with adversarial situations during on-ground exercises.