First phase of PN-RSNF joint naval exercise Naseem Al Bahar XI concludes

ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP):The first phase of Joint Naval Exercise, Naseem Al Bahar XI being conducted at Port Al Jubail, KSA between Pakistan Navy (PN) and Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) has concluded, says a news release issued here on
Monday.
The first phase of exercise was comprised of a series of harbour
activities to provide synergy in different domains of naval operations. It also
afforded opportunity for both navies to conduct operational planning for the joint
naval operations to be conducted in subsequent sea phase of the exercise.
During the first phase, various training exercises were
organised onboard PN and RSNF ships and harbour facilities. Planning modules on
conduct of amphibious landing operations, escorting operations, sniper/camouflage
techniques and Mine Counter Measures procedures were rehearsed by the two
navies. Mission Commander of Pakistan Navy and Exercise Director from RSNF closely
monitored and supervised the training activities.
Earlier, a brief about the joint naval exercises was conducted
wherein details of different evolutions and exercises were discussed by both
sides. Mission Commander of PN and Exercise Director from RSNF were also present
at the Opening Brief.
The Joint PN-RSNF Naval Exercise, Naseem Al Bahr is aimed at
enhancing interoperability and sharpen the tactical proficiency in Counter
Piracy, Anti Air & Surface Warfare and Mine Countermeasure Warfare. These
exercises will help in developing synergy in operations against asymmetric,
air, surface and mine threats. On completion of harbour phase, next phase of
the Exercise will include joint naval operations at sea. Concurrently, Pakistani
and RSNF Marines are also engaged in Joint Marine Exercise Deraa Al Sahil. Current exercise is 11th of Naseem Al Bahr series and will continue till February 17 in
Saudi Arabian waters.
Conduct of Joint Maritime Exercise between Pakistan Navy and
RSNF in present geo-political milieu assumes great significance and will go a
long way in enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries. Since the
inception of biennial exercise Naseem Al Bahr in 1993, it has matured as an advanced
level maritime exercise involving almost all facets of naval forces. The level
of participation from both sides signifies the trust and mutual confidence
which prevails between the two brotherly countries.