ISG’S PEACEKEEPING EXERCISE IN YUDH ABHYAS - Defense Security Cooperation University

ISG’s Peacekeeping & Exercises Team recently returned from its support to the Yudh Abhyas Exercise – a bilateral training exercise held annually since 2004, aimed at promoting cooperation between the United States and Indian militaries, while sharing training, cultural exchanges, and building joint operating skills.

ISG has been a long-term implementation partner with U.S. Army Pacific. The Institute has developed and executed the Command Post Exercise (CPX) for Yudh Abhyas since 2010, and is responsible for the design, planning, and facilitation of the CPX based on guidelines agreed by U.S. and Indian commanders. 

The following objectives were achieved during this year’s exercise:

• Improved bilateral readiness, cooperation, and interoperability 
• Exchanged knowledge & develop staff planning proficiency as a Combined Brigade Headquarters 
• Exercised command of a Combined Brigade Headquarters by leveraging technology in a United Nations PKO environment 
• Exchanged staff and organizational tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Integrated operating systems, functions, and capabilities into the military decision-making process during the CPX
• Conducted deliberate planning, improved cultural understanding, and promoted professional relationships