KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Zakaullah said on Monday that challenges at hand necessitated a constant review of the force’s operational plans through extensive war-gaming and brainstorming.

According to a statement issued by Pakistan Navy, he was addressing the concluding session of PN’s recently-conducted maritime exercise SEASPARK 2015.

Admiral Zakaullah appreciated the professionalism displayed during the exercise and expressed satisfaction over the conduct of the exercise.

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“He [naval chief] urged upon all to regard this concluding session as a start to the follow-up proceedings which should lead to comprehensive review of PN operational plans by all,” said the statement.

The event was attended by a large number of high-ranking officers from the three services.

“The exercise conducted in North Arabian Sea involved all PN units, including ships, submarines and aircraft along with Special Forces and Marines. Additionally, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, PAF and Pak Army Air Defence elements also participated in the exercise.”

Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations) Rear Admiral Kaleem Shaukat presented an overview of the exercise outlining proceedings spread over four months.

The exercise was aimed at assessing the operational preparedness of Pakistan Navy and consolidating various operational concepts, the statement said.

The exercise also afforded valuable opportunity to sharpen fighting skills of Pakistan Navy’s combat units to meet maritime security challenges.

Published in Dawn, December 1st, 2015