PATS is a 60-hour patrol exercise aimed at improving professional military skills
Field Marshal Asim Munir addressing the participants of the 17th Balochistan National Workshop at GHQ. Photo: ISPR screenshot
RAWALPINDI:
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Force Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has highlighted the importance of multinational engagements to enhance collective preparedness and adapt to the evolving nature of modern warfare.
Addressing the closing ceremony of the 9th Pakistan Army International Team Spirit Competition (PATS) in Kharian, Field Marshal Asim reaffirmed the Army’s enduring military attributes of “character, courage and skill” demonstrated by Pakistani soldiers in the fight against terrorism.
The PATS concluded on Monday, according to the ISPR, which said in a statement on Tuesday that from February 5, the exercise was conducted in the semi-mountainous terrain of Punjab, providing a realistic and challenging operational environment.
PATS is a 60-hour patrol exercise designed to enhance professional military skills through exchange of innovative ideas, tactical experiences and best practices among participating teams, according to the ISPR release.
This year, the competition had a large participation from 19 countries, including Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Nepal, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Turkey, USA and Uzbekistan.
Addressing the closing ceremony as the chief guest, Field Marshal Asim congratulated all the participating teams for their exceptional professionalism, physical and mental endurance, operational proficiency and high morale displayed during the exercise.
Reaffirming the core values of the Army, the Marshal once again highlighted the enduring military qualities of “character, courage and skill”, which have been consistently demonstrated by Pakistani soldiers, especially in the ongoing fight against terrorism.
