Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir visited the troops engaged in field exercise in a training area near Rahim Yar Khan, where he was also briefed about exercise ‘Shamsheer-e-Sehra’.
The aim of the exercise was to enhance the professional skills and battlefield procedures required to meet the future challenges in an operational environment.
According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations, the army chief witnessed integrated fire and battle manoeuvres of various elements, including Armour, Infantry, Mechanized Infantry, Artillery, Air Defence, and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles. The Pakistan Air Force aircraft also participated in the exercise.
The exercise also incorporated electronic warfare capabilities and information operations required to subdue the enemy’s communications capabilities and disinformation campaign during war.
The ISPR statement mentioned that the COAS spent the entire day with the troops in the exercise area. While interacting with the personnel participating in the exercise, Gen Asim Munir lauded the training standards, operational preparedness, and high morale of all ranks.
He emphasised that the armed forces should always remain prepared against any misadventure by the enemy.
“The Pakistan armed forces, with the support of the nation, are fully prepared to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of our motherland against the full spectrum of threat,” the COAS concluded.
Earlier, on arrival in the field area, Gen Munir was received by the Karachi corps commander and the inspector general training and evaluation.
