What is a Military Exercise?

Introduction A military exercise, training exercise, or war game is the employment of military resources in training for military operations. Military exercises are conducted to explore the effects of warfare or test tactics and strategies without actual combat. They also ensure the combat readiness of garrisoned or deployable forces prior to deployment from a home… Read More

What was Peace Mission 2005?

Introduction Peace Mission 2005 was the first ever joint military exercise between China and Russia. Outline The exercise started on 19 August 2005, and consisted of combined land, sea, and air elements simulating an intervention in a state besieged by terrorists or political turmoil. It concluded on 25 August 2005. The force practiced air and… Read More

What was Operation Brasstacks (1986-1987)?

Introduction Operation Brasstacks was a major combined arms military exercise of the Indian Armed Forces in Rajasthan state of India, that took place in 1986 until its execution in 1987. As part of a series of exercises to simulate the operational capabilities of the Indian armed forces, it was the major and largest mobilization of… Read More

What is a Military Exercise/War Game?

Introduction A military exercise or war game is the employment of military resources in training for military operations, either exploring the effects of warfare or testing strategies without actual combat. This also serves the purpose of ensuring the combat readiness of garrisoned or deployable forces prior to deployment from a home base. War games involving… Read More