ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy conducted ‘BURQ VII’ exercise at Creeks area with an aim to evaluate its operational plans for the defence of the area. The training also included the re-evaluation of air defence plans and combat readiness of Air Defence Battalion deployed in the Creeks area, a statement issued by Pakistan Navy Media Affairs Directorate stated. Pak Marines and Special Service Group (Navy) were lead elements of the exercise. Commander Coast Rear Admiral Abdul Aleem also visited the forward posts of Pakistan Navy in Creeks area to witness the tactical phase of the exercise. During the visit, he expressed satisfaction over high degree of professionalism and combat readiness displayed by the various segments of Pak Marines and Special Service Group (Navy) during the exercise.
Published in Daily Times, October 14th 2017.
