QUETTA: A contingent of students from leading educational institutes of Quetta attended a Boot Camp in the field area arranged by Pakistan Army at Quetta Garrison.

Approximately 200 students from University of Balochistan, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta Science College, Musa College and Garrison Degree College underwent the 2 days camp.

On arrival, the students were given an overview of the operational and training activities conducted by Pakistan Army. The students were taken to the field area where they witnessed and experienced the challenges faced by officers and soldiers in the field. They resided in the army camp and witnessed various training activities in testing field environments. They also conducted live firing with small arms on the range and took keen interest in the stalls of various weapons and equipment under Army’s use. The Boot Camp was designed to create awareness about the activities and challenges faced by officers, soldiers in the defence of motherland.

Students thanked Pakistan Army for giving them an opportunity to understand the hardships faced by our officers and men in the line of duty.