His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces, on Monday attended the nighttime “Hashemite Lions” tactical exercise carried out by the 101st Special Battalion, one of the units of the King Abdullah II Royal Special Forces. The exercise included the participation of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, who serves as the battalion’s deputy commander.
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The exercise, supported by Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft, simulated a tactical operations room implementing non-traditional military missions. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Ahmed Al-Huneiti was also in attendance.
The drill featured several operational scenarios, including parachute infiltration, reconnaissance missions, engaging urgent targets using surveillance and attack drones, combat search and rescue, close air support through coordinated nighttime strikes using night-vision technology, as well as the deployment of all combat and logistical support elements.
At the conclusion of the exercise, His Majesty bestowed upon the Crown Prince the Special Forces Sword Badge, after His Royal Highness successfully completed all requirements to earn the distinction.
Al-Mamlaka TV
