Exercise - BIPSOT

Exercise Tiger Lightning (Ex TL)-2024

Exercise Tiger Lightning-2024 is the continuation of partnership between Bangladesh and US Army. The 5th exercise is scheduled from 21 April - 02 May 2024 at BIPSOT. 23 members from US Army and 73 members from Bangladesh Army are participating Exercise Tiger Lightning-2024. The exercise is based on Command Post Exercise where training on Counter Improvised Explosive Device and Tactical Combat Casualty Care will also take place.

The opening ceremony was held on 22 April 2024 where Quarter Master General of Bangladesh Army graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Lieutenant Colonel Joshua A. Long of 25th Infantry Division, USARPAC of US Army attended as the head of US delegation.

Exercise Tiger Lightning (Ex TL)-3/2022

Ex TL-3 is a bilateral exercise and STAFFEX on Peacekeeping Operations organized by Bangladesh (BD) Army and United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) including Oregon National Guard (USA). The duration of this exercise was from 06-31 Mar 2022. In this exercise, 125 Bangladeshi participants, 43 USA participants and two UK Observers actively participated. Chief of General Staff, BD Army inaugurated the Opening Ceremony where Major General Stencel, Adjutant General, Oregon, US Army was the distinguished guest. During this exercise, training on Combat Life Saving, C-IED and STAFFEX added expertise and cemented bonding as well as cooperation between BD and US Army personnel. Chief of Army Staff, BD Army adorned the Closing Ceremony of EX TL-3/2022 as the Chief Guest. UK High Commissioner in BD; Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy in BD; Major General Neal, Deputy Commanding General, USARPAC were the distinguished Guests in the Closing Ceremony.