Army chief visits Rapid Intervention Brigade

AMMAN — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti on Monday visited the Rapid Intervention Battalion/81, which is affiliated with the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Rapid Intervention/High Readiness Brigade.

During the visit, Huneiti was briefed by the unit’s command on training, operational and logistic arrangements, as well as the duty attached to the unit in light of the novel coronavirus crisis, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

He also got a first-hand look at an exhibition showcasing modern weapons and equipment used by the unit.

Highlighting the importance of Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) personnel’s role, Huneiti conveyed His Majesty King Abdullah’s greetings to JAF personnel and greeted them ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.