International RelationsGS-2
7 January 2026First Training Squadron (1TS) Deployment to SE Asia
Syllabus: India and its Neighborhood
Ministry of Defence
Why in news?
Ships of First Training Squadron (1TS) proceeding on Long Range Training Deployment to South East Asia.
⚛️Static Concepts
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Prelims-Oriented Points
- Ships: INS Tir, Shardul, Sujata and ICGS Sarathi.
- Destinations: Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand.
- Policy Link: Act East Policy and SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region).
- Participants: Includes 6 international officer trainees and personnel from Army/Air Force (Jointness).
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Examiner's Trap: ICGS Sarathi is a Coast Guard ship attached to the Navy's training squadron (Inter-service cooperation).
Quick Data Points
110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course
Mains Value Addition
GS-2: IR; Defence Diplomacy.- Defence Diplomacy: Port calls and joint exercises build mutual trust with ASEAN nations.
- Capacity Building: Training international officers enhances India's stature as a net security provider.
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