Indian Army trains in icy Alaska
Indian Army personnel are taking part in a joint military exercise with their American counterparts involving airborne specialist operations in sub-zero temperatures in Alaska.
The fortnight-long exercise, which began on November 1, has 200 Indian infantrymen carrying out joint operations training, Yudh Abhyas (War Drill), at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richarson with airborne forces of the US Army.
US Army Sgt David Noffsinger ensures an Indian soldier follows proper firing technique during small arms training as part of the bilateral training exercise Yudh Abhyas on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Noffsinger is assigned to the 25th Infantry Divisions Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team.
US Army Sgt Jose Badillo explains to an Indian soldier how to tighten his shot group during small arms training as part of the bilateral training exercise.
The Indian team comprises infantrymen from units of 62 Infantry Brigade and 5 Para. They will be holding the exercise till November 14 with the US Armys 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), which is also known as Spartan of 25th Infantry Division, and the 79th Brigade Combat Team (National Guard).
US Army Staff Sgt Patrick Liddle (right) checks the harness straps of an Indian soldier as part of the bilateral training exercise Yudh Abhyas during basic airborne refresher training.
The exercise is designed to promote cooperation between the two militaries to promote interoperability through the combined military decision-making process, through battle tracking and manoeuvring forces, and exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures.
US Army Staff Sgt Michael Cavallo clips an Indian soldier to a zip-line for a 34-foot tower jump during basic airborne refresher training.
US Army Sgt 1st Class David Holmes hands static lines to Indian soldiers during basic airborne refresher training.
An Indian Army soldier practices US Army exiting techniques after jumping out of a 34-foot tower on a zip-line during basic airborne refresher training as part of the bilateral training exercise.
Indian Army trains in icy Alaska