Moroccan forces took part in the 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition, a high-intensity, multinational military exercise held from 5 to 9 February 2026.
The Team Spirit Competition is a 60-hour long patrolling exercise, designed to enhance professional military skills through the exchange of innovative ideas, tactical experiences and best practices among participating teams.
It is the “toughest patrolling exercise” intended to test physical endurance, tactical expertise, and mental resilience in a near-real combat environment.
Besides Morocco, this year exercise brought together forces from the United States, Turkiye, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Qatar.
Addressing the closing ceremony, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir commended all participating teams for their exceptional professionalism, physical and mental endurance, operational competence and high morale displayed during the exercise.
He emphasized the importance of such multinational engagements in enhancing collective preparedness and adapting to the evolving character of modern warfare.
