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15th September 2018 13:30:46 Hours

Two Mock Raids Capture the Enemy Alive

Two more simulated raid operations to take on some enemy hideouts in the Army-initiated Field Training Exercise (FTX), ‘Cormorant Strike - 2018’ occurred respectively in Thoppigala (Baron’s Cap) and Minneriya-Galoya areas during 14-15 September as two more phases of the FTX’s training module.

Troops of the Sudanese Army and 4 Sri Lanka Special Forces took part in Thoppigala operations, meant to improve self-confidence, flexibility and quick reaction of the soldiers.

Meanwhile, one more mock combat tracking operation to track the enemy, hiding in the jungle areas of Minneriya - Galoya took place early morning on Saturday (15) as one more phase of the training module.

2 eight-man teams of the 2 Commando Regiment, 3 Indonesian soldiers, supported by Doberman and Lion Shepherd dogs using unconventional methodologies stormed the hideouts in the deep jungles. The motive of this operation was to capture the enemy alive.Nike footwear | Air Jordan Release Dates 2020