Realistic, mission-oriented training guarantee to excellence on battlefield: COAS

  • Commends verve, operational efficiency and professionalism troops
  • Witnesses display of complex manoeuvres by Armoured formation equipped with VT-4 tanks

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday declared that realistic, mission-oriented training in peacetime only a guarantee to excellence on the battlefield, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday.

The Army Chief was interacting with the troops participating in the exercise during his visit to Corps Level Collective Training exercise of Strike Corp aimed at validating offensive operational concepts, said a news releases of the ISPR, the military’s media wing.

The exercise is aimed at validating offensive operational concepts.

He witnessed an impressive display of complex manoeuvres undertaken, led by Armoured formation equipped with state-of-the-art VT-4 tanks.

COAS Gen Asim Munir met the troops participating in the exercise and commended their verve, operational efficiency and professionalism.

The Army Chief highlighted the importance of combat readiness and mental agility to respond to multi-spectral threat paradigm. He dilated upon the significance of achieving synergy among various arms in view of rapidly changing threat environment. He also appreciated the proficiency gained in night operations.

The COAS reiterated that only realistic, mission-oriented training in peacetime can guarantee excellence on the battlefield should the need arise.

Gen Asim Munir also appreciated the proficiency gained in night operations. Earlier upon arrival, the Army Chief was received by Commander Mangla Corps.

Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Commander Mangla Corps.

Namaz-e-Janaza of Shaheed Sepoy

Namaz-e-Janaza of Sepoy Shahzeb (age: 26 years, resident of: District Rawalpindi) who embraced shahadat at general area Gharyoum, North Waziristan District, due to Improvised Explosive Device exploded was offered at his native town Tehsil Gujjar Khan, District Rawalpindi.

Shaheed was laid to rest with full military honour.

Senior serving military officers, relatives and locals of the area attended the funeral.

Armed Forces of Pakistan stand resolute and committed to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the motherland at all costs.

 

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