Defense minister Attiyah visits military exercise camp in Al Galayel

 

QNA DohaDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah, attended the 'Impregnable Guard 2019' exercise, carried out in "Al Galayel" Camp, on Thursday.The exercise was carried out with the participation of Joint Special Forces, Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), American forces and Jordanian Special Forces.The exercise involved parachute landing for medium military vehicles, medical supplies and food supplies in addition to airlift operations and communication with ground forces.A number of missiles, anti-aircraft weapons and tanks were used in the exercise.The military exercise is organised periodically between the US Central Command and partner countries and consists of simulated scenarios to facilitate response to any cross-border security threat as well as the preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.The final exercise was attended by Commander of the Joint Special Forces Maj. Gen. Hamad bin Fetais al Marri and a lineup of senior military officers along with a number of military attaches in Qatar.