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Deputising for King, Crown Prince attends night tactical exercise

May 07, 2023
Deputising for King, Crown Prince attends night tactical exercise

Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on Sunday attended a night military drill, conducted as part of the graduation of the 12th advanced tactical aviation course.

Crown Prince Al Hussein was received by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Hneiti and Royal Jordanian Air Force Commander Brig. Gen. Mohammad Hiyasat, and was briefed on the various stages of the exercise, which aims to bolster the skills and capabilities of RJAF personnel.

The exercise, conducted by personnel from the King Abdullah II Airbase, the King Abdullah II Special Forces Group, and the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Brigade/Quick Reaction Force, included several simulations of military aerial and field operations.

His Royal Highness conveyed His Majesty’s greetings to personnel participating in the exercise, reaffirming King Abdullah’s keenness to follow up on the progress of training and tactical operations at RJAF units and bases.

The Crown Prince commended the advanced skills and readiness of the units and formations that participated in the exercise.