Peace time training only guarantor for success during war: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif witnessed the concluding ceremony of Inter Regimental Centre ‘Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System’ (PACES) Championship held at Junior Leaders Academy Shinkiari on Thursday in which 18 teams participated.

According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, COAS appreciated the phenomenal performance and competitive spirit and the efforts of both trainers and trainees in achieving these standards.

Emphasising on the need of physical fitness for a soldier, the COAS reiterated that peace time training is the only guarantor for success during war. He also lauded all ranks for their unflinching resolve in the ongoing Operation Zarb-e-Azb.

Later, COAS gave away trophies to winner and runner up teams and medals for best individual performances. Individual medals were won by Sepoy Gulfam, Sepoy Muhammad Zubair, Sepoy Naveed Ashraf and Sepoy Babar Ali.

Earlier on arrival at Junior Leaders Academy, Chief of Army Staff was received by Lieutenant General Ikram Ul Haq, Inspector General Training and Evaluation.