Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Tilla field firing ranges near Jhelum on Sunday to witness annual field firing and battle inoculation maneuvers conducted in near real operational environment, said ISPR in a statement. Ashfaq appreciated the training standard of troops who were participating in a large number in the exercise.
| We've seen that training standard displayed to good effect in Swat and both Wazoos. |
He said that all available means would be utilised to improve the operational capability of the Army in accordance with the prevailing and future operational environment.
| I'm not sure they've got their finger on the pulse of the prevailing operational environment, unless they've keyed in on losing consistently to beturbanned yokels. |
He emphasized the need for the Army to remain focused on professional excellence and not to lose sight of its primary function.
| ... which is providing jobs for officers. |
Earlier, Corps Commander Rawalpindi Lieutenant General Mohsin Kamal received the General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at Tilla field firing ranges. ISPR said Field Formations of Pakistan Army are presently undergoing an intensive spell of winter training in the field. Tactical exercises and field firing is being carried out in training areas in various parts of the country to enhance operational preparedness. Scope of training ranges from preparation for conventional operations to enhancement of skills and prowess required to succeed in operations against terrorists and extremists and urban area employment within the framework of low intensity conflict, ISPR added.
| I think they've got a little way to go before they'll pass their field trials. |
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