Exercise Khaan Quest 2023:
The multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2023” commenced in Mongolia.
- Exercise Khaan Quest 2023features participation from military contingents and observers from over 20 countries.
- The exercise is co-sponsored by Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and the United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC).
- The Indian Army is represented by a contingent from the GARHWAL RIFLES.
- The 14-day exercise is aimed at enhancing the interoperability of the participating nations, sharing experience and training uniformed personnel for the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO).
- The exercise will prepare participants for future UN Peacekeeping missions, develop peace operations capabilities and enhance military readiness.
- The exercise includes Command Post Exercise (CPX), Field Training Exercises (FTX), combat discussions, lectures and demonstrations.
- UN peacekeepers provide security and political peace-building support to help countries make the difficult, early transition from conflict to peace.
- UN Peacekeeping is guided by three basic principles:
- Consent of the parties
- Impartiality
- Non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate.
