The India-Bhutan Joint Army Expedition was conceived, planned and successfully executed by Col Rajesh Anand, Commanding Officer 16 Jat. The expedition was unique in the sense that it was for the first time that the Indian Army and the Royal Bhutan Army jointly undertook a multi-disciplinary expedition. The expedition commenced at Dukye Dzong (Bhutan) and successfully culminated at Fort William, Calcutta.

Lt Birender Singh Paliyal (team leader, 16 Jat), 1 JCO and 10 Other Ranks of the Indian Army and 1 officer and 10 Other Ranks of the Royal Bhutan Army formed the team. The expedition helped further the bonds of friendship between the two armies of India and Bhutan. The expedition involved trekking, running and motor-cycling which covered a total distance of 2009 kilometers in 21 days.

The expedition was dedicated to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during operation Vijay. The expedition commemorated the silver jubilee of coronation of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Royal King of Bhutan.