KARACHI:A passing out parade ceremony here on Monday was held at Naval Special Operations Training Centre (NSOTC), where 50 commandos of Special Security Unit (SSU) acquired 8-weeks Counter Terrorism Course from Special Services Group (Navy).
It was 9th batch of SSU commandos passed out from the centre. So far, 250 SSU commandos have received tactical training from NSOTC.
Training modules included unarmed combat for self-defense, close quarter combat, repelling, basic explosive and use of modern small weapons.
DIGP Security & Emergency Services Division Maqsood Ahmed was the chief guest of the ceremony, whereas, Commander SSG Navy Jawwad Khowaja was also present on the occasion.
While addressing the ceremony, the DIGP Security said the tactical training provided to Sindh Police SSU Commandos would play an effective role in war against terrorism.
DIGP Security further said Naval Special Operations Training Centre was playing an important role to provide the modernized training not only to the Navy but also to the SSU, the commandos of SSU, being passed out from the center using their skills against crimes and terrorism.
He hoped for the continuation of such trainings in future.
Commandant NSOTC Noman Aslam addressing the officers said upon completion of this course successfully, the commandos had become capable to counter terrorism activities and were now able to cope up any hostile situation if created by the terrorists.
Later, Commandant SSU Zeeshan Shafiq Siddique presented an honorary shield to Commander SSG Navy Captain Jawwad Khowaja who also handed over souvenirs to the DIGP Security.