Dharma Guardian Context: Dharma Guardian, the 7th annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, has begun at the Overseas Training Centre in Chaupatia, Uttarakhand. Objective of the exercise Strengthening coordination for joint military operations in a semi-urban environment. Improvement in physical fitness, joint planning and tactical exercises. Use of modern technology and enhancement of efficiency. Key features Establishment of temporary operational bases. Creation of reconnaissance and surveillance network. Establishment of mobile vehicle checkpoints. Search operations. Military operations by helicopter.
