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TROPEX

16th March, 2023

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Context: Indian Navy’s major Operational level exercise TROPEX for the year 2023, conducted across the expanse of IOR over a duration of four months from Nov 22 - Mar 23, culminated this week in the Arabian Sea.

Details:

  • The overall exercise construct included Coastal Defence exercise Sea Vigil and the Amphibious Exercise AMPHEX.
  • Together, these exercises also witnessed significant participation from the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the Coast Guard. 

About TROPEX:

  • Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX) is an inter-service military exercise involving the participation of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy and the Coast Guard.
  • The exercise generally commences at the beginning of each year and lasts a month.
  • It is generally carried out in three phrases: independent workup phase, joint workup phase and tactical phase.
  • The exercise is designed to test the combat readiness of the Indian naval units, as well as the Indian Air Force, Indian Army and the Indian Coast Guard.
  • It also seeks to strengthen interoperability and joint operations in a complex environment.
  • Beginning in 2005, the exercise has been held annually, with the exception of 2016 and 2018.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q) Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to TROPEX?

a. It is an inter-service military exercise involving the participation of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy and the Coast Guard.

b. The exercise has been held annually.

  1. Only a
  2. Only b
  3. Both a and b
  4. Neither a nor b

Answer: Option 3

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