Exercise Khaan Quest

Context :

The 22nd edition of Exercise Khaan Quest was recently held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Overview

• Type: Multinational UN-mandated peacekeeping exercise
• Inception: Initiated in 2003 as a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Mongolia
• Multinational Format: Became a multinational drill in 2006, now involving multiple nations under the UN framework

Objectives

• Improve interoperability among armed forces in multinational environments
• Enhance military preparedness for UN peacekeeping and peace support operations

Key Tactical Drills

• Checkpoints: Establishing mobile and static checkpoints
• Search Operations: Conducting cordon and search missions
• Patrolling and Evacuation: Includes routine patrolling and civilian evacuation operations
• IED Response: Counter-IED techniques and procedures
• Combat Medical Support: Combat first aid and casualty evacuation drills