General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited troops engaged in Field Exercise in training area near Rahim Yar Khan. He was briefed about exercise Shamsheer-e-Sehra .
The exercise featured a combined demonstration of firepower and combat maneuvers by various army units. This included tanks, infantry, mechanized infantry, artillery, and air defense units. Additionally, anti-tank guided missiles were showcased. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets also participated, signifying coordinated operations between air and ground forces. In essence, Shamsheer-e-Sehra provided a platform for the army to refine its warfighting tactics and ensure its readiness for diverse operational scenarios.
The exercise also incorporated Electronic Warfare capabilities and Information Operations required to subdue enemy’s communications capabilities and disinformation campaign during war.
COAS spent complete day with the troops in the exercise area. While interacting with the troops participating in the exercise COAS lauded the training standards, operational preparedness and high morale of all ranks. He emphasised that Armed Forces should always remain prepared against any misadventure by the enemy.
“Pakistan Armed Forces, with support of the nation, are fully prepared to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of our motherland against full spectrum of threat,” COAS concluded.
Earlier, on arrival in the field area, COAS was received by Corps Commander Karachi and Inspector General Training and Evaluation.
The Pakistan Army’s Shamsheer-e-Sehra exercise is a large-scale military exercise that is held annually in the Thar Desert. The exercise is designed to test the army’s ability to operate in a harsh desert environment and to train its troops for combat operations.
The Shamsheer-e-Sehra exercise typically involves several thousand troops and a wide range of military equipment, including tanks, artillery, and helicopters. The exercise also includes live-fire exercises and mock battles.
The Shamsheer-e-Sehra exercise is an important part of the Pakistan Army’s training program. It helps to ensure that the army is prepared to defend the country against any threat.
March 9, 2024
Source: ISPR