Field Marshal Asim Munir Attends Closing Ceremony of Army Rifle Association Central Meet

RAWALPINDI: The closing ceremony of the 46th Pakistan Army Rifle Association Central Meet was held at the Army Marksmanship Unit in Jhelum, with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attending as chief guest. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was also present at the ceremony.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and the Naval Chief presented trophies and medals to winners and runners-up in various categories.

The ISPR said the competitions ran from 7 October to 11 November, with more than 1,500 marksmen taking part. Teams from the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Civil Armed Forces, and the Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Federal Rifle Associations participated.

The Pakistan Army won the 4th Inter-Services Combat Shooting Championship, while the Army Marksmanship Unit secured the Prime Minister’s Skills at Arms Big Bore National Challenge Match.

The highest honour in military shooting, the Master at Arms Trophy, was awarded to Havildar Fazal Rehman of the Punjab Regiment. The Punjab Regiment also won in the Unit Firing Proficiency and Infantry Squad matches.

On the occasion, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir praised the exceptional skill and accuracy of the marksmen. He said marksmanship is a distinguishing feature of a professional soldier, and proficiency in the use of small arms should remain an essential part of basic military training.

According to the ISPR, the Field Marshal also met and spoke with the competing marksmen. On his arrival, he was received by the Inspector General Training and Evaluation and the Commander Rawalpindi Corps.