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U.S. Navy SEALs Join Forces with Indian MARCOS in Thrilling SANGAM 2024 Exercises
In a significant step towards enhancing strategic military collaborations, the joint Exercise SANGAM 2024, saw U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators engage in extensive training with India’s MARCOS, the elite maritime special operations team. The bilateral operation covered vital aspects such as emergency medical response, maritime interdiction practices, and direct-action maneuvers, essential for tactical competence and operational readiness.
“This training was invaluable, providing us with a deeper understanding of the capabilities of our Indian partners and allowing us to demonstrate how we can enhance our collaborative efforts,” stated a NSW operator. This exchange emphasized the importance of leveraging each other’s strengths to bolster partnership integrity.
Beyond tactical expertise, the exercise underscored cultural interchange, fostering deeper connections between the two elite forces. NSW participants engaged with MARCOS not only to refine military skills but to cultivate enduring relationships based on mutual respect and shared experiences. Such interactions promise a collaborative approach to future missions.
“Getting to know our counterparts in the MARCOS from a cultural perspective enhanced our ability to exchange training on an operational perspective,” noted another NSW operator. These engagements are poised to solidify united efforts in addressing diverse strategic challenges.
The importance of continuous, realistic joint training in maintaining a Free and Open Indo-Pacific was highlighted. For NSW and U.S. Special Operations Forces, these exercises are critical to extending operational reach and achieving mutual interoperability, all while securing regional stability.