King attends military drill

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces, on Monday attended a military exercise conducted by a unit in the northern military zone.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Gen. Mashal Al Zaben received the King, who was briefed on the phases, procedures and importance of the drill, which included the use of live ammunition, the implementation of basic infantry procedures and mock rescue operations in residential buildings.

King Abdullah praised the excellent level that JAF personnel have reached.