CDF visits SSG headquarters, stresses operational readiness

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Thursday visited the Special Services Group (SSG) headquarters in Tarbela, where he received a briefing on the elite force’s specialised training, operational readiness and professional capabilities.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the SSG’s general officer commanding received the field marshal upon his arrival.

Field Marshal Asim Munir laid a floral wreath at the martyrs’ memorial and offered Fateha, paying tribute to SSG personnel who laid down their lives in defence of the country.

During the visit, the Field Marshal was briefed on the SSG’s specialised training, operational preparedness and mission-oriented readiness.

He also witnessed a demonstration of modern special operations equipment and observed SSG personnel showcasing their combat skills, agility and precision during simulated special operations.

The Field Marshal interacted with SSG officers and soldiers and commended their professional competence, high morale and dedication to duty.

Addressing the personnel, he stressed the importance of continuous training, the development of indigenous defence capabilities and a sustained focus on operational readiness to address evolving security threats and emerging challenges.

He said maintaining operational superiority required continuous improvement in professional preparedness and the ability to respond effectively to emerging security challenges.