LAHORE: Chief of Army staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Monday visited a field area near Lahore and observed the ongoing Army Field Exercise.
According to the ISPR statement, COAS was briefed in detail about the exercise setting and conduct of maneuvers.
Inspector General Training and Evaluation Lt Gen Qamar Bajwa, Commander Central Command Lt Gen Umar Durrani and Lt Corps Commander Gen Sadiq Ali were also present at the occasion.
COAS also visited troops in the field and appreciated their excellent training standards, battle-worthiness and high morale.
Earlier in the day, COAS visited exercise area around Kharian/Gujranwala and witnessed troops engaging in the ongoing Army Field Exercise.
General Raheel Sharif was briefed in detail about objectives and conduct of the exercise from newly inducted hi-tech net enabled virtual war room. General Raheel Sharif also witnessed field manoeuvres at night.
Army field exercise is being conducted in Central and Southern Command to validate operational plans and enhance preparedness. Infantry and Mechanised columns of the central command with their requisite supporting troops and Punjab Rangers are carrying out the exercise.
