Though India has kept itself away from any direct military involvement in Afghanistan, it has been playing a significant role in the rebuilding and reconstruction of the war-ravaged country. The Afghan army chief also paid a visit to India earlier this month.

Kapoor will meet chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, the chief of staff of the US Army and commander US CENTCOM (Central Command), among others.

'He will also hold discussions on Indo-US defence cooperation to include joint training and exercises, exchanges and military equipment cooperation,' the official added.

The army chief will also visit important training institutions and operational headquarters to get a glimpse of the organisation, doctrinal concepts and training facilities for operational deployment of the US Army in a global framework.