Monitoring Desk
ISLAMABAD/AMMAN: King Faisal II/16 Brigade, a unit of the Jordanian armed forces and the British military, conducted joint tactical drills, a Jordan news agency said.
The drills, part of the “Olive Grove” series of joint army exercises carried out by the two countries, took place in Jordan in the presence of the brigade’s commander, Omar Shqeirat, and the United Kingdom Defence Attache Will Davis.
Officials said that the forces demonstrated their combat efficiency, professionalism, and accuracy through the use of live fire with medium and light arms, storming operations using armored vehicles and sniping.
Military forces cooperation
The drill has designed to test the ability of armed forces to carry out military operations in built-up places and security operations and to provide training in reconnaissance operations and deal with various ground targets.
The military exercise is part of the ongoing training of forces from the two countries to improve their combat readiness, efficiency and cooperation, officials added.
