Army Conducts Disaster Management Exercise
Author(s): SK VyasDisaster Management Exercise being conducted by Army. Jalandhar, December 11, 2015: Army conducted a major Disaster Management Exercise called Mountain Rescue in aid to civil authorities at some place in Western Sector....
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Dec 11, 2015 10:30
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Disaster Management Exercise being conducted by Army.
Jalandhar, December 11, 2015: Army conducted a major Disaster Management Exercise called Mountain Rescue in aid to civil authorities at some place in Western Sector.
Major calamities that have struck the Indian Sub Continent during the last decade have underscored the need to adopt a multi-dimensional, multi disciplinary and multi sectoral approach to Disaster Management. Within the ambit of this approach, the Armed Forces constitute a significant and potent entity available within the Central and State Governments for disaster response and relief. The Armed Forces, by virtue of their organizational strength, motivation, discipline and operational preparedness have always risen to the occasion, earning the appreciation of one and all for their singular contribution towards disaster management.
The aim of this exercise was to practice evacuation of civilian population from the disaster affected areas in the remote hilly regions. Army Aviation Corps and Air Force helicopters practised casualty evacuation drills in conjunction with the Special Forces and regular troops of Jutogh Battalion. The exercise was conducted in conjunction with Civil Administration and Fire Service Department.
The organizational strength of the Army formation and units was in full display during the exercise. The Army plans to conduct more such exercises in the future to fine tune its Disaster Management Response.
Date:
Friday, December 11, 2015
