His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), on Monday joined special forces personnel in an exercise simulating the elimination of terrorist elements and smugglers.Upon arrival at the location of the drill, King Abdullah was received by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Hneiti and the commander of the King Abdullah II Special Forces Group.The exercise included reconnaissance missions by snipers and dealing with surprise targets, with the goal of providing support for Border Guards units.It also featured the use of various firearms with aerial cover provided by helicopters to intercept targets beyond the operation’s area.His Majesty commended the high coordination and professionalism of army personnel, expressing pride in the advanced level of the JAF and the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), on Monday joined special forces personnel in an exercise simulating the elimination of terrorist elements and smugglers.
Upon arrival at the location of the drill, King Abdullah was received by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Hneiti and the commander of the King Abdullah II Special Forces Group.
The exercise included reconnaissance missions by snipers and dealing with surprise targets, with the goal of providing support for Border Guards units.
It also featured the use of various firearms with aerial cover provided by helicopters to intercept targets beyond the operation’s area.
His Majesty commended the high coordination and professionalism of army personnel, expressing pride in the advanced level of the JAF and the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
