The Nigerian Army on Tuesday in Abuja commenced the 2023 Inter-Formation Combat Obstacle Crossing Competition for troops drawn from numerous Divisions, Formations and Units.
The competitors which is a real-time battlefield simulation exercise and actions, has 320 troops, 40 every from a complete of seven Army Divisions and the Army Headquarters Garrison, collaborating.
Addressing the competing troops, the Chief of Training (Army), Maj.-Gen. Sani Mohammed, mentioned it was a coaching oriented and objective pushed competitors, particularly designed to enhance troops’ fight effectivity, bodily health and Esprit de Corps.
Mr Mohammed defined that it was to improve troops’ capability to deal with latest dynamics and safety threats in the nation, and permit junior commanders to make use of good initiatives to upscale their functionality in management, command and management.
“Obstacles are integral part of any military campaign planning process which needs to be carefully understood and decisively handled in order to achieve the desired end state.
“You will continue to come across different types of obstacles in your various operations. You must therefore all strive to portray good individual qualities and camaraderie while you compete, as well as abide by all laid down rules and regulations.
“Various technical details have been put in place that will ensure that everybody competes and abides by the regulations.”
The Chief of Training, due to this fact, implored the individuals to imbibe the spirit of equity and sportsmanship all through the competitors and seize the chance to deliver out their finest.
He thanked the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, for the supply of obligatory assets for the competitors.
Earlier, the Commander AHQ Garrison, Maj.-Gen. Koko Isoni, mentioned the idea of the exercise was to check the flexibility of a physique of troops to cross a mixture of obstacles throughout the shortest time in a aggressive ambiance.
Mr Isoni added that it was additionally to enhance troops’ proficiency, bodily health, management traits, and initiatives, in addition to promote Esprit de Corps.
“The competition is also intended to prepare troops for battles in view of the current security challenges in the country.
“While welcoming you all to Abuja, I would like to assure you of our improved security situation in Army Headquarters Garrison area of responsibility.
“This is as a result of concerted efforts by the Garrison and other sister services and security agencies; and we have embarked on robust operations under the guidance of the Chief of Army Staff,” he mentioned.
He assured the individuals that obligatory measures for an enormous free competitors had been put in place by the technical and native organising committees.
Mr Isoni urged the individuals and technical officers to take the competitors critically, abide by laid down guidelines, and utilise the chance to be worthy ambassadors of the Nigerian Army.
NAN
