CURTAIN RAISER: EX TSENTR 2019

(Ministry of Defence)

 

WHAT

Exercise TSENTR 2019 is part of the annual series of large scale exercises that form part of the Russian Armed Forces’ annual training cycle.

• This year the exercise is planned between 09 September to 23 September 19 at Donguz training ranges, Orenburg, Russia.
• Exercise TSENTR 2019 will be conducted by Central Military Commission of Russia.
• Apart from host Russia, military contingents from China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan will also take part in this mega event.

 

AIM

The exercise aims at evolving drills of the participating armies and practicing them in the fight against the scourge of international terrorism thereby ensuring military security in the strategic central Asian region.

The TSENTR-2019 strategic measures will focus on evaluating the level of troop preparedness, the acquisition of the required skills and raising the level of inter- operability and demonstrate the readiness of the participating armies.

 

MODULES

• The exercise TSENTR 2019 will comprise two modules.
• The first module will include counter-terror operations, repelling airstrikes, reconnaissance operations, and defensive measures, while the second will focus on offensive operations.

 

Source: PIB

 

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