Muscat – With support from the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), the drill was conducted under the auspices of Maj. Gen Mattar Salim Al Balushi, Commander of the Royal Army of Oman, and in the presence of Brigadier-General Kiumars Heidari, Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army Ground Forces.
The drill took place in RAO combat training zone in mountainous areas of the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar. It began with a briefing, followed by the practical demonstration during which the participating forces demonstrated a high level of performance.
The stages of the demo reflected the participating units’ ability to operate in full harmony and implement the drawn-up plans and training objectives.
Military exercises form part of SAF annual training plans and programmes, which are often carried out jointly with armies of Arab and friendly countries.
The practical demonstration drill was attended by senior officers of the Sultan’s Armed Forces, senior officers of the Iranian Ground Forces, the Military Attaché at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Muscat and RAO personnel.
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