COAS witnesses PATS Competition in Kharian

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday visited National Counter Terrorism Centre in Kharian and witnessed the 3rd International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition 2020. 

Speaking on the occasion, COAS congratulated the participants for successful completion of the event. Gen Bajwa said that sharing of best experiences through a series of events will improve combat skills and help integrate armies of participant countries.

Training and teamwork are the hallmark of every soldier, confronted with multifarious challenges in diverse terrain, one has to be in the best physical and mental fitness for a robust and prompt response, COAS emphasised.

Gen Bajwa said that spirit of sacrifice and patriotism makes a force formidable in the face of any adversity.COAS thanked all foreign participants for being part of the event and for showing their prowess.

Commanders Mangla and Gujranwala Corps, senior military officials from Pakistan Army, PAF and defence attaches from various countries were present on the occasion.

Seven  Pakistan Army teams, Pakistan Air Force ( PAF) and international teams and representatives from sixteen countries including Belarus, China, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, KSA, Maldives, Palestine, Russia, South Africa, Srilanka, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA and Uzbekistan are participating in a three days long event.

The competition is based on evaluating physical endurance, mental agility and tactical proficiency of the teams. Pakistan Army Team Spirit Competition has been converted into International PATS competition to share each other’s experiences particularly Pakistan Army’s achievements in war against terrorism.