The Graduation Ceremony of Combat Commanders' Course was held at PAF Combat Commanders' School, Pakistan Air Force Base Mushaf, Sargodha, says a press release issued here on Friday. Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, who graced the occasion as the chief guest, said in his address to the graduating Combat Commanders that the nature of aerial warfare continued to rise in complexity under a time compressed environment.
"Any future conflict in our region would entail the employment of air power in a manner that we have not witnessed before. The application of air power at different levels and modes could stretch our limited resources to the maximum and test our resolve. It is for this reason alone, that our force structuring and operational training must continue to evolve progressively to meet the future challenges. Air Headquarter is fully aware of this situation and the Air Staff remains committed to make PAF "Second to None".
The chief guest awarded certificates and trophies to 23 officers who underwent professional service course of six and a half months. The Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for overall best performance in the course was awarded to Squadron Leader Nouman Ali Khan, while Air Officer Commanding Trophy for the best performance in Air Defence Course was awarded to Squadron Leader Faisal Iqbal. The ceremony was attended by Principal Staff Officers and other high ranking officials of Pakistan Air Force.-PR