Royal Thai Army hosts shooting test for ASEAN countries

Infantry Center, Pranburi District, The Army hosted a tactical shooting test. 31st ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet – AARM 2023

Gen. Suksan Nong Bua Lang, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army presided over the opening ceremony of the tactical shooting test The 31st ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet – AARM 2023 at the Army Tactical Shooting Range. Infantry Center, Pranburi District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. In 2023, the Royal Thai Army is honored to host a tactical shooting test. Army of ASEAN Countries No. 31, following the Army of Vietnam (AARM 2022). On this occasion, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Army participated in a shooting test with the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Army of ASEAN Countries, also known as Novelty Shoot, which is considered an activity. Develop relationships between the Army Commanding Officers. ASEAN countries

The ASEAN Army Tactical Shooting Test is a military activity jointly initiated by the ASEAN Army. The Malaysian Army hosted the first test in 1991 (AARM 1991) with the idea that "Asean militaries should carry out some kind of joint military activity," so it was agreed to hold tactical shooting tests. Armed Forces of ASEAN countries The army of each ASEAN member country sends a shooting team to participate in the testing using weapons stationed in each army to test according to the agreed upon rules. and the Armed Forces of ASEAN member countries rotate as hosts.

The tests are divided into 5 categories: rifles, pistols, men's pistols, women's pistols, and machine guns. However, in organizing each test, the host army will organize activities to develop relationships between The Army Command of the ASEAN countries, also known as Novelty Shoot, has 2 types of tests, including the pistol shooting test. and a small gun By the Deputy Commander of the Armed Forces of ASEAN countries and 1 military officer, tested at the opening ceremony of the test. and the commander of the ASEAN Army and one military officer conducted the test at the closing ceremony. This time it falls on 24 November 2023.

In addition, the opening ceremony also had a special performance that conveyed the evolution of the Royal Thai Army from the past to the present, which reflects the Thai identity and shows the unity of the ASEAN community. “Chaturathit Pheri” consists of the performance of “4 Regions of War Drums” which reflects the importance of drums in opening battles in ancient times and “The Book of Nine Sastras” is a transfer of the art. Muay Thai style fighting and the second show is called “Thai military martial arts expertise” consists of “sudden shooting” which is training in the use of weapons. Practicing agility in a limited space and performing "For One Southeast Asia" in which the national flags of 10 countries and the ASEAN flag are raised to show the solidarity of the ASEAN community to maintain unity. continued peace and stability of the ASEAN Community

The tactical shooting test of the Armed Forces of ASEAN countries was organized to exchange knowledge, skills, and develop relationships among personnel at all levels in the Armed Forces of ASEAN countries, aiming to upgrade the Army's personnel to have shooting capabilities. effective use of guns and a demonstration of the personnel's capabilities in tactical shooting. This is another point of pride for the Army in developing personnel training. along with strengthening relations with friendly countries in the ASEAN region that will promote the image of Thailand to the rest of the civilized world.

Source: Thai News Agency