Indian Army Conducts ATGM Training Exercise in Sikkim

Current Context: On April 12, 2024, the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army conducted a training exercise of the Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) in a super-high altitude region in Sikkim at an altitude of 17,000 feet.

• The participants in this exercise were the Missile Firing Detachments from Mechanised and Infantry Units of the entire Eastern Command.
• The training exercise encompassed comprehensive continuity training and live firing from different platforms on moving as well as static targets depicting battlefield conditions.
• The ATGM system’s performance in high-altitude environments reaffirms the aim of “Ek Missile Ek Tank”, and showcased the accuracy and effectiveness of ATGM system in Super High-Altitude terrain.
• The anti-tank guided missile detachments demonstrated the capability to neutralise armoured threats with unparalleled lethality, ensuring mission success on treacherous mountains.
• This successful demonstration of the ATGM system’s performance in Super High-Altitude terrain further strengthens the Indian Army’s readiness and preparedness in dealing with potential threats in challenging terrains.

Question:

Q.1 What was the altitude at which the ATGM training exercise was conducted?
a. 10,000 feet
b. 12,000 feet
c. 15,000 feet
d. 17,000 feet