U.S. & Indian Soldiers Share Weapons Knowledge

By CourtesySeptember 19, 2018

US & Indian Soldiers Share Weapons Knowledge
1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Spc. Kellin Kirby, a team leader with 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, instructs an Indian army soldier on the use of the M2 50 Cal. Machine Gun during a weapons demonstration Sept. 18, 2018, at Chaubattia Military Station, India. This was part... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
US & Indian Soldiers Share Weapons Knowledge
2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 1st Lt. James Farley, a Soldier with 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, receives instruction from an Indian army soldier on the use of the 30 mm Automatic Grenade System during a weapons demonstration Sept. 18, 2018, at Chaubattia Military Statio... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. & Indian Soldiers Share Weapons Knowledge
3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Spc. TJ Ashley, a Soldier with 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, instructs an Indian army Soldier on the use of the M107 Sniper Rifle during a weapons demonstration Sept. 18, 2018, at Chaubattia Military Station, India. This was part of Yudh Abh... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. & Indian Soldiers Share Weapons Knowledge
4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Sgt. Aaron Hawley, a scout with 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, instructs an Indian soldier on the use of the M155 Spotting Scope and Storm Laser Finder during a weapons demonstration Sept. 18, 2018, at Chaubattia Military Station, India. This... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
US & Indian Soldiers Share Weapons Knowledge
5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 2nd Lt. Olivier Duler, a platoon leader with 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, receives instruction on the use of 51 mm Mortar Tube from an Indian army Soldier during a weapons demonstration Sept. 18, 2018, at Chaubattia Military Station, India.... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

CHAUBATTIA MILITARY STATION - Soldiers of the U.S. Army's 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, and the Indian army's 99th Mountain Brigade, held a weapons demonstration at Chaubattia Military Station, India, Sept. 18, 2018.

During the demonstration, soldiers learned the specifications and firing techniques of the each nation's weapon systems. This was part of Yudh Abhyas, an exercise that enhances the joint capabilities of both nations through training and cultural exchange, and helps foster enduring partnerships in the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

"I am excited to see how the Indian and American forces work together and see how the Indian weapon systems compare to ours," said Spc. Kevin Hunt, a Soldier with 1-23 Infantry. "I am excited to learn as much as I can from the Indian army. The Indian army Soldiers are friendly and are very welcoming and knowledgeable."

It great being in India, said Pvt. Christian Perez, a Soldier with 1-23 Infantry. He 19 years old and India is the first country he has visited outside of the U.S.

"Learning from the Indian army has been a lot of fun," said Pvt. Robert Flynn, also a Soldier with 1-23 Infantry. "It is good to see how they do things and they can see our techniques and we both can learn from that experience."

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