Opening ceremony of exercise Al-Kassah-lll Joint Military Counter IED Held at King Khalid Military City Hafar Al Batin, KSA

RAWALPINDI, Dec 13 (SABAH): Opening ceremony of exercise Al-Kassah-lll Joint Military Counter IED (Improvised Explosive Device) Held on Monday at King Khalid Military City Hafar Al Batin, KSA.

According to a statement issued by ISPR, the Royal Land Saudi Forces and Pakistan Army troops will practice various drills involved in counter IED operations including searching of routes, compound clearance, vehicle clearance, explosive handling and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) drills & procedures.

This is the third joint military exercise of Al-Kassah series between the two brotherly countries. The training is aimed at enhancing EOD skills in counter IED domain and adopt best practices.

Major General Saleh Bin Ahmed Al Zahrani Commander Northern Area attended the event as Chief Guest.