Operational readiness imperative to tackle evolving threats: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has maintained that realistic and futuristic training corresponding to evolving threat is imperative for maintaining operational readiness.

The COAS visited Sialkot and Kotli. At Sialkot, COAS attended closing session of Corps level war game where he was briefed on planning parameters and conduct modalities of the exercise. The war game was based on defensive operations cycle of a corps under conventional battle field environment in line with Operational and Planning Directives of Pakistan army.

The COAS appreciated sound planning and befitting application of varying operational response options to crystallise future plans in view of evolving threat matrix.

Earlier on his arrival COAS was received by Corps Commander Lieutenant General Syed Asim Munir.

COAS also visited troops undergoing field training near Kotli at the conclusion of Corps level Field exercise “Takskheer-e-Jabal”.

General Bajwa was briefed about conduct of ongoing exercise aimed at enhancing preparedness of formations for various defensive and offensive manoeuvres in mountainous and semi-mountainous terrain. Troops rehearsed tactical/operational responses to various contingencies under testing conditions. General Qamar Javed Bajwa also interacted with the participating troops and appreciated their hard work, high morale and professionalism. The COAS expressed satisfaction over conduct of the exercise.

Earlier on his arrival, the COAS was received by Corps Commander Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas.