Summary Field Marshal Asim Munir visits SSG Headquarters in Tarbela, reviews specialised training and equipment, and praises troops' combat readiness and professionalism.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, has visited the Headquarters of the Special Services Group (SSG) in Tarbela, where he reviewed the elite force's specialised training, operational preparedness and combat capabilities.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday, the top military commander was received by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) SSG upon his arrival at the headquarters.
During the visit, Field Marshal Asim Munir laid a floral wreath at the Shuhada Monument and offered prayers to pay tribute to SSG personnel who sacrificed their lives in defence of the country.
He was subsequently briefed on the SSG's specialised training programmes, operational preparedness and mission-oriented readiness, with a focus on the force's ability to undertake complex special operations.
#ISPR Press Release Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) of Pakistan, visited Headquarters Special Services Group (SSG), Tarbela, today. On arrival, he was received by the GOC SSG. The COAS & CDF laid floral wreath at the Shuhada Monument and offered Fateha, paying tribute to SSG personnel who embraced martyrdom in defence of the motherland. He was briefed on SSG’s specialised training, operational preparedness and mission-oriented readiness. He also witnessed a display of state-of-the-art specialised equipment and a demonstration showcasing SSG’s combat proficiency, agility and precision in executing special operations. Interacting with officers and troops, the COAS & CDF commended their professionalism, high morale and unwavering devotion to duty. He emphasised that sustained training, indigenous capability development and an uncompromising focus on operational preparedness are essential to maintaining an edge over evolving security threats and emerging challenges.
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The army chief also witnessed a display of state-of-the-art specialised equipment and a demonstration highlighting the SSG's combat proficiency, agility and precision in carrying out special operations.
Interacting with officers and troops, Field Marshal Asim Munir commended the SSG personnel for their professionalism, high morale and unwavering commitment to their responsibilities. He underscored the importance of maintaining high training standards and strengthening operational capabilities to respond effectively to evolving security threats and emerging challenges.
Field Marshal Asim Munir stressed that sustained training, the development of indigenous capabilities and an uncompromising focus on operational preparedness were essential to maintaining a decisive edge in an increasingly challenging security environment.
The visit highlighted the importance of specialised training, advanced equipment and combat readiness in enabling the SSG to meet demanding operational requirements.
