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.
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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.
