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Kohima, October 19 (MExN): The second edition of bilateral annual military Exercise Dharma Guardian – 2019 between Indian and Japan Army commenced today at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS) Vairengte, Mizoram.
The Japanese contingent is represented by 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Div of Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces (JGSDF), while the Indian side is represented by a battalion of the Dogra Regiment, informed PIB (Defence Wing) Kohima in a press release.
25 soldiers from the battalions are participating in this joint exercise and the aim of exercise is joint training of troops in counter insurgency/counter terrorism operations in both mountainous terrains, it said.
As part of the exercise, important lectures, demonstrations and drills related to counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations will be conducted and both the Armies will also share their experiences in countering such situations as well as refining drills and procedures for joint operations, it added.
The exercise will culminate with a 72 hours validation phase and further cement the long standing strategic ties between India and Japan, the release added.
