Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday visited field training area near Kotli, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations.

The COAS was briefed about conduct modalities of a Corps level exercise ‘Taskheer-e-Jabal’.

The exercise is aimed at enhancing operational preparedness of formations, encompassing defensive and offensive tasks during various contingencies within an operational cycle.

The troops and units participating in the exercise will rehearse various defensive and offensive manoeuvres in the mountainous terrain.

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Appreciating the dedication and professionalism of participating troops, COAS expressed satisfaction over the combat readiness of the formation.

Rigorous training and continued practice of operational drills are imperative for effective response to wide-ranging threats, COAS emphasized.

Earlier, on arrival, COAS was received by Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas.