SSG ready to slay, lay down lives for security of nation, #ManJaanBaazam
SSG is Pakistan Army's fearsome commando outfit with successful operations all across country
(Web Desk) – Dunya News Special show ‘Man Jaan Baazam’ by Wajahat Saeed Khan gave special insight into the working of the elite of the elite, Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group (SSG). Wajahat S. Khan explored life at Tarbela SSG training grounds where focus was on Al-Zarrar Anti-Terrorist Unit (ATU) that counters terrorism threats all over the country. The battalion has earned its fearsome reputation by participating in crucial operations over the breadth of the country.
Zarar Anti-Terrorist Unit (ATU) of SSG is armed to protect,not just to kill.The battalion cleared out APS Peshawar among many #ManJaanBaazam
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SSG officers described the weapons in their arsenal and how operatives use specialized equipment to counter specific threats in various situations. From a Glock that weighs a few pounds to Range Master sniper rifle that weighs above 13 kgs, every aspect of weaponry and the methods to master them were described aptly.
Arsenal of SSG personnel: Side-arm for personal protection, MP-5(silenced), Colt M4, Glock with 9mm bullets, smoke grenades #ManJaanBaazam
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Explaining training methodology to Wajahat S Khan, commandos offered their insight as to what makes SSG a class apart from other military forces.
It is the man, not the gun that makes the SSG lethal, tells Captain Abid of SSG. Commander during Peshawar Attack. #ManJaanBaazam
— Dunya News (@DunyaNews) September 5, 2015
Train as you fight, fight as you train, tells Captain Abid to @WajSKhan . We are the tip of spear, he adds. #ManJaanBaazam
— Dunya News (@DunyaNews) September 5, 2015
Wajahat S Khan also paid rich tribute to the sacrifices of SSG as he stood by the War Memorial plague that read the names of martyred that laid down the lives in the service of the country:
Yadgar-e-Shuhada, War Memorial of SSG at Cherat, witness to its sacrifices: 416 valiant operators have laid down lives so far #ManJaanBaazam
— Dunya News (@DunyaNews) September 5, 2015
@WajSKhan gives rich tribute to #SSG at War Memorial Tarbela on #ManJaanBaazam pic.twitter.com/d6tX9LuSG3
— Dunya News (@DunyaNews) September 5, 2015