Pakistan
COAS visits field training area near Kotli
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday during his visit to the training area near Kotli said that rigorous training and continued practice of operational drills are imperative for effective response to wide-ranging threats.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), appreciating the dedication and professionalism of participating troops, General Bajwa expressed satisfaction over the combat readiness of the formation.
COAS was briefed about conduct modalities of a Corps level exercise 'Taskheer-e-Jabal'.
The exercise is aimed at enhancing operational preparedness of formations, encompassing defensive and offensive tasks during various contingencies within an operational cycle, says ISPR.
The troops and units participating in the exercise will rehearse various defensive and offensive manoeuvres in the mountainous terrain.
Earlier, on arrival COAS was received by Corps Commander Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas.