[march]India-U.S. March 2021

Question 1

Which agreements are related to the visit?

Answer 1

foundational agreements,

LEMOA,(Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement)

COMCASA(Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement)

BECA( Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement)

Question 2

Benefits of BECA?

Answer 2

• India can use United State’s advanced network of geospatial information.
• will enhance the accuracy of automated systems and weapons

Question 3

Benefits of LEMOA?

Answer 3

• The agreement facilitates the military of both countries to use each other’s bases for refuelling and replenishment purposes.
• doesn’t mean that U.S. troops will be stationed in India or vice versa. The agreement is purely logistical.

Question 4

Benefits of COMCASA?

Answer 4

agreement facilitates India to use the United States’ encrypted communications equipment and systems.

Indian and the US military commanders, aircraft and ships can communicate through secure networks in peace and war.