CoAS witnesses Army Field Exercise

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif visited exercise area around Kharian/ Gujranwala and witnessed troops engaged in the ongoing Army Field Exercise. The CoAS was briefed in detail about objectives and conduct of the Exercise from newly inducted hi-tech net enabled virtual war room. He later witnessed field manoeuvres at night.
Army field exercise is being conducted in Central and Southern Command to validate operational plans and enhance own preparedness. Infantry and Mechanised columns of the central Command with their requisite supporting troops and Punjab Rangers are carrying out the Exercise. The CoAS appreciated an excellent standard of training, professional skills and high morale of the participating troops. Commander Central Command, Lieutenant General Umar Durrani, Commander Gujranw-ala Corps Lieutenant General Ikram Ul Haq and IGT&E Lieutenant General Qamar Bajwa were also present.