Bright Star Military exercises

[Spring Onion]

Bright Star Military exercises enter next phase

ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): The ongoing Coalition Military
Exercises, Bright Star between Pakistan, Egypt, US, Kuwait,
Germany, France, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Netherlands,
Turkey and Yemen in Egypt entered into the next phase,says an ISPR
press release.

Excellent display of joint operations is being presented by
the participating troops. Exercise setting focuses mostly on
integrated training through demonstrations, lectures and joint
operations enabling participants to learn from the experiences of
each other. Special Operations troops of Pakistan, Egypt, Kuwait,
Yemen and France are carrying out exercises near Mubarak Military
City while the other participants are committed in mastering their
skills in military maneuvers west of Cairo. A demonstration of
survival exercise was held in the exercise area. The demonstrators
displayed the survival techniques under adverse conditions
particularly once operating behind enemy lines. The skill and
knowledge of the Pakistani troops was lauded by all.

Pakistan being the fifth largest contingent among
participating countries has a team of Special Services Group and
Pakistan Navy taking part in this 20-day long exercise. This is
considered to be the biggest in the world. Egypt is the biggest
participant with 2,946 troops while USA has sent 1,350 troops from
Army, Air Force and Marine to take part in the exercises which are
held biennially in Egypt.

Troops of Special Services Group which arrived at Genexlux Air
Base on November 2 are doing integrated exercises involving minor
operations and anti-terrorism drills in Mubarak Military City.

Pakistan Navy's Ship Tipu Sultan has arrived on November 9 at
Alexandria to join the coalition Sea Training Integration
Phase.Navies of seven countries with eight vessels are
participating in these coalition Maritime Operations.

Three days are reserved for Integration Training while three days are left for
Sear Training. Coalition exercises also involve Strategic Airborne
Jump and Friendship Jump, 165 Jumpers from Army, Air Force and
Marine will participate in the Strategic Jump. Almost 400 Jumpers
from coalition countries will make the Friendship Jump.

On Wednesday last Navigation exercise was held in the desert
navigating a distance of around 25-35 kilometers. During day Troops
of Special Service Group of Pakistan Army reached their designed
places much before the given times thus displaying an excellent
standard of physical fitness and navigation skill. Pakistani
Contingent also earned laurels during night navigation by covering
a distance of 15-20 Kilometer much before the given time.
A spectacular demolition demonstration was held by Pakistan
Army Special Service Team in the exercise area near Mubarak
Military City as the exercises gear up and moves into the next
phase. Before the demonstration a team of officers led by
Contingent Commander Lieutenant Colonel Naveed delivered a lecture
on Counter Improvised Device, a lethal weapon used by terrorists
for various terrorists activities.

In a comprehensive lecture the participants of exercise were
apprised about threat posed due to Counter IED, precautionary
measures and other related aspects to the subject and achievements
of Pakistani security forces in war against terrorism.
A day-long senior leader seminar is also scheduled at the end
of the exercise.

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[PakistaniPatriot]

Bright Star Military exercises enter next phase

ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): The ongoing Coalition Military
Exercises, Bright Star between Pakistan, Egypt, US, Kuwait,
Germany, France, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Netherlands,
Turkey and Yemen in Egypt entered into the next phase,says an ISPR
press release.

APP/

WOW!!! Why don't we just hold an exercise from all nations on earth LOL Maybe the battle ground can be MARS.

 

[fatman17]

WOW!!! Why don't we just hold an exercise from all nations on earth LOL Maybe the battle ground can be MARS.

whats your point!

 

[yarmook]

I agree with Pakistani Patriot for sake of humour hahahahahaha!!!!!

 

[CaptainKidd]

RAWALPINDI NOVEMBER 19: Pakistan Army contingent comprising troops from Special Services Group arrived back from Egypt after participating in coalition exercise "Bright Star" 2007. On arrival at PAF Base Chaklala senior Military Official received the contingent. Bright Star was a joint/ combined exercise that included a computer-aided command post exercise, two airborne drops, naval operations and special operations training. The exercise was designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships and improve readiness and interoperability between coalition forces
Bright Star is the oldest and largest exercise for more than 23 years. Coalition participants of this year exercise Bright Star were Pakistan, US, Egypt, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Jordan, Pakistan, United Kingdom, Greece, Kuwait, Turkey and Yemen.
Special Operation Forces from Pakistan, Yemen Egypt, France and Kuwait conducted their training in the desert near Mubarak Military City, north of Cairo as part of Bright Star. The training which ran from 3rd to 15th November and focused low intensity conflict, weapons familiarization, desert camouflage and survival techniques, day and night land navigation, demolition training, combat operations and Counter Improvised Explosive techniques. Professionalism of Pakistan Army troops, who were participating first time in the exercise was highly appreciated by all the coalition army participants.
Pakistan Navy Ship Tipu Sultan a leading ship of 25th Destroyer Squadron of Pakistan Fleet participated in the Naval Operations. The PNS Tipu Sultan which is fitted with state –of- the- art weapons and sensors conducted deep sea exercises near Alexendria with its counter parts from Egypt, Britain, Greece, , US and Italy for three days. Special Operations team of Pakistan Navy carried out exercise at Naval Base Abu Keer, 25 KM east of Alexendria. Pre exercise period which consisted three days was utilized for integrated training in which PNS Tipu Sultan crew engaged in social interaction, seminars, lectures and discussions. A reception was also hosted by Commodore Muhammad Zakaullah, who was chief of mission, for the naval crew of other armies, defence attaches and other distinguished guests.
Command Post Exercise (CPX) was the culminating event of this year Exercise Bright Star held at Cairo West Air Base, in Egypt. Officers representing twelve countries including Pakistan participated in the Command Post Exercise, which demonstrated how technology has become a battlefield enabler as situational awareness. The exercise was designed to simulate real-world battle scenario that each country would face and was the true test of how each coalition country executes battle drills in response to the scenario that are presented. Throughout the exercise, senior military leaders evaluated the proficiency of the combined joint task force. The evaluators then compared the execution of the battle drills by the task force to the pre-determined measures of effectiveness to determine if the desired effect was achieved. The command post exercise allowed the command cell to integrate allies from all over the world into the exercise. This style of exercise reduces expenses that are used to get personnel and equipment to exercise areas while achieving same results. Pakistan, USA, Egypt, Italy, Netherlands, France, Jordan, Britain, Greece, Kuwait and Turkey participated in the exercise. Brigadier Zahid led the seven member contingent from Army, Navy and PAF who had arrived in Cairo to participate in the Command Post Exercise. The exercise also reflected that command and control has been greatly enhanced through the use of high-tech system.