By ISPR
KHARIAN: The 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition concluded successfully at Kharian on Tuesday. The Team Spirit Competition is a 60-hour patrolling exercise designed to enhance military skills through the exchange of innovative ideas, tactical experiences, and best practices among participating teams.
This year’s event saw participation from nineteen countries, including Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Nepal, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United States, Uzbekistan, and Indonesia. Myanmar and Thailand attended as observers. Sixteen domestic teams from the Pakistan Army and Navy also took part, alongside observers from the Air Force.
At the closing ceremony, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir praised all participants for their professionalism, physical and mental endurance, operational competence, and high morale during the exercise. He highlighted the significance of such multinational engagements in strengthening collective preparedness and adapting to the evolving nature of modern warfare.
Reaffirming the core values of the Pakistan Army, Field Marshal Munir underscored the enduring qualities of “character, courage and competence,” which have been consistently demonstrated by Pakistani soldiers, particularly in the fight against terrorism. Awards were presented to outstanding participants of the competition.
The Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces also observed training activities at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Pabbi, including a visit to the newly established Tactical Simulator. He commended the efforts of troops and technical teams, stressing the importance of simulator-based training to complement traditional methods.
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