Army Marksman Unit

[Amaa'n]

No PR112/2013-ISPR Dated: July 3, 2013
Rawalpindi - July 3, 2013:
Army Firing Competition 2013 concluded today on Army Firing Range at Jhelum. Speaking on the occasion, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff, said that highest standard of training and quest for continuous improvement is the hallmark of any professional army. He urged the Commanders to strive for excellence in all fields, our objective being the best Army in every aspect. He showed complete satisfaction on the standard of shooting skills achieved by the individual soldiers of Pakistan Army, meeting all objectives set for the Year.

It is of note that in accordance with the training doctrine of Pakistan Army, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff, had declared the Year 2012-13 as the Year of Firing with the aim to enhance the firing efficiency of individuals and units. A number of new and innovative steps have been taken to realize the concept. In this regard, an Army Marksmanship Unit has also been established, which is a quantum leap towards improvement of firing standards of soldiers of Pakistan Army. Yet another step is conduct of firing competitions within the Army on new format using latest techniques. Similarly, a number of improvements in weapons and ammunition have also been introduced.

COAS gave away the trophies and medals to the winner team and individual firers. Naib Subedar Latif, Major Noman and Hav Ishtiaq secured first, second and third positions respectively in rifle G-3 match. Lance Naik Shahid Ullah, Naik Azim and Naik Ghulam Mustafa secured first, second and third positions in light machine gun match. Gujranwala Corps claimed the overall trophy for the Year 2013.

one can note the newly modified G-3 with retractable stock and rail.
A very good development is out move towards establishing an Army Marksman Unit

 

[M.harris]

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

one can note the newly modified G-3 with retractable stock and rail.
A very good development is out move towards establishing an Army Marksman Unit

Actually im loving the fact tht despite the bad economic situation and defence budget our soldiers are getting better equipment... new shoes,multicam uniform,NVGs,modified,customised rifles,new body armour,knee n elbow pads,new tactical gear etc etc....

 

[Amaa'n]

Actually im loving the fact tht despite the bad economic situation and defence budget our soldiers are getting better equipment... new shoes,multicam uniform,NVGs,modified,customised rifles,new body armour,knee n elbow pads,new tactical gear etc etc....

i dont the exact thing but what i heard from Lt on my last visit to army range in pindi was that the tactical gear like knee and elbow pads, torch, aimpoint are bought through funds raised in the unit and every solider / jawan contribute to it. these are the words Lt. of Chief's own unit, i was surprised to hear this because i was of view that they were issued to them. every unit has to get them on their own, thats why you will see everyone with different gear on their guns.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

i dont the exact thing but what i heard from Lt on my last visit to army range in pindi was that the tactical gear like knee and elbow pads, torch, aimpoint are bought through funds raised in the unit and every solider / jawan contribute to it. these are the words Lt. of Chief's own unit, i was surprised to hear this because i was of view that they were issued to them. every unit has to get them on their own, thats why you will see everyone with different gear on their guns.

Not really look carefully you will see them wearing similiar knee,elbow pads etc... as for rifle accessories... i doubt it man... do you know a soldier could buy all tht with his salary? i doubt it... he probably meant the stuff comes from Units fund... not through raised funds..

 

[Amaa'n]

Not really look carefully you will see them wearing similiar knee,elbow pads etc... as for rifle accessories... i doubt it man... do you know a soldier could buy all tht with his salary? i doubt it... he probably meant the stuff comes from Units fund... not through raised funds..

yes Unit buys the stuff for them and they are bought with funds at Unit's disposal but with some contribution from personnel.....and all this stuff is not that expensive yara....china zindabad ....check with your father to confirm

oh btw am talking about regular army not ssg / ssw/ssgn or sow fc

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

yes Unit buys the stuff for them and they are bought with funds at Unit's disposal but with some contribution from personnel.....and all this stuff is not that expensive yara....china zindabad ....check with your father to confirm

oh btw am talking about regular army not ssg / ssw/ssgn or sow fc

Sir i know what im talkin about... i also live in a garrison... the knee,elbow pads,NVGs are all Army paid... as for Aimpoint,laser stuff etc....i think they are paid by units fund.... but if u insist.... il confirm..