SAF, other military services implement main stage of Al Shomoukh 2 exercise

Muscat – The Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) and other military and security services taking part in Al Shomoukh 2 and Swift Sword 3 military exercises completed the main stage of Al Shomoukh 2 at the joint operations theatre.

The land force managed to complete the procedures and move the combat formations and units to the targeted areas at the land operation theatre to engage with the hypothetical enemy through activating weapons as well as other combat and support units.

Simultaneously, the air force provided the air cover and direct support to the movements of the land and marine forces at the operation theatre.

In the meantime, the air force transported a number of weapons and equipment using helicopters to provide the needed support to the troops at the land operations theatre and enabled them to carry out their combat duties at the front lines as per the exercise plan.

On its part, the marine force transported part of the land force onboard of the navy vessels which provided the necessary support for the combat land formations and units.

It also sought to serve the plan of the joint commander with relation to distracting the abilities of the hypothetical enemy. Such support contributes to the success of the land force at the operations theatre.

To ensure success of the military operations, the police force taking part in the exercise played a role in maintaining order, imposing curfew and controlling roads and public properties.

It also played a role in combing coast and operating patrols to serve the mission of the joint commander at the operations theatre.