Exercise Tiger Triumph
Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet of the Indian Navy and Rear Admiral Joaquin Martinez, Vice Commander Seventh Fleet of the United States Navy, Major General Akhilesh Kumar, General Officer Commanding, 54 Infantry Division of the Indian Army visited the joint Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Camp at Kakinada on 29 Mar 24 along with senior members of Indian and US Armed Forces and officials from civil administration.
The camp has been set up as part of the ongoing Combined Tri Services exercise Tiger Triumph 24 between the Indian and US Armed Forces. The exercise commenced on 18 Mar 24 with participation from joint forces of both countries which include ships and aircraft from Indian Navy, aircraft and
Specialist Medical Teams from the Indian Air Force,
Indian Army Troops from the 91
Infantry Brigade, and USN ship Somerset with integral aircraft, fixed wing aircraft from USAF and the US Marines.
The Sea phase, which commenced on 26 Mar 24, witnessed extensive joint exercises between ships and aircraft of the Indian Navy and
US Navy, combat manoeuvres, joint procedures and drills as also
extensive amphibious operations at Kakinada for landing of relief material and team for setting up the relief camp.
During the visit, on 29 Mar 24, senior officers were familiarised with progress of the exercise thus far. The Senior Officers visited amphibious operations and reviewed facilities set up by the combined forces which included Camp for Internally Displaced Populace and a Medical Camp.
