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Jordan army carries out 'Piercing Star' night exercise
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian army, Maj. Gen. Yousef Ahmed Al-Huneiti, on Sunday oversaw the "Piercing Star" night tactical exercise conducted by the Princess Basma Mechanized Battalion/3 ("Umm Al-Nashama"), a unit of the Eastern Military command. The exercise took place in a training area and was attended by the Assistant for Operations and Training and the Region Commander – a statement by the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) said. Maj. Gen. Al-Huneiti received a briefing from the Region Commander and Battalion Commander on the exercise's objectives, operational area, participating forces, and execution phases. The exercise is part of the operational and combat training plan aimed at refining the skills of the unit's personnel and enhancing their capabilities in various field conditions. The exercise simulated complex combat scenarios, including assaulting and clearing built-up areas using armored vehicles and helicopters, engaging and destroying targets, and conducting medical evacuations. It also incorporated the use of drones for reconnaissance and destroying high-value targets. The training was executed according to the latest combat methods, utilizing light and medium weapons, sniper fire, mortars, anti-armor weapons, and drones, with direct support from Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) aircraft.
Jordan News
2 days ago
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Observes Night Exercise "Piercing Star" in Eastern Military Region - Jordan News
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Yousef Ahmed Al-Hunaiti, on Sunday evening observed the night tactical exercise 'Piercing Star' carried out by the 3rd Princess Basma Mechanized Battalion "Um Al-Nashama," one of the formations of the Eastern Military Region, at a designated training field. The exercise was attended by the Assistant for Operations and Training and the Region Commander. اضافة اعلان Major General Al-Hunaiti was briefed by the region and battalion commanders on the exercise objectives, area of operations, participating forces, and execution phases. The drill was part of the unit's operational and combat training plan, aimed at refining the skills of personnel and boosting their readiness under varied battlefield conditions. The exercise simulated complex combat scenarios including urban assault and clearing operations using armored vehicles and helicopters, engaging and destroying targets, performing medical evacuations, and utilizing drones for reconnaissance and precision strikes on high-value targets. It was executed according to the latest combat doctrines, employing light and medium weapons, sniper fire, mortars, anti-armor systems, and drones, with direct air support provided by the Royal Jordanian Air Force. At the conclusion of the drill, attended by several senior officers from the Jordan Armed Forces, Major General Al-Hunaiti addressed the troops, conveying the greetings and pride of His Majesty King Abdullah II, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein. He praised the participants for their outstanding performance, high professionalism, morale, and precision during the exercise.
