Commander Central Punjab Explained

Unit Name:Commander Central Punjab
Branch: Pakistan Navy
Garrison:PNS PUNJAB
Garrison Label:Commanding Headquarter
Nickname:COMCEP
Battles:2008 Indo-Pakistani standoff
Website:https://www.paknavy.gov.pk/comcep.html
Commander1:R/ADM Azhar Mahmood
Commander1 Label:Commander Central Punjab (COMCEP)

Commander Central Punjab (abbreviated COMCEP), is a military formation of the Pakistan Navy in the Northern Pakistan, covering the area of responsibility (AOR) of defending the Punjab Province.[1] It is headquartered in PNS PUNJAB in Lahore, Punjab Province of Pakistan. The command is usually held by a senior flag officer of Rear Admiral rank.[2] [3] Commander Central Punjab reports to the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff of its respected command.

The COMCEP is mandated to "ensure excellence in training and provide conducive and secure working environment for units in AoR through efficient logistic and admin support system along with looking after PN interest in AoR." Its units include the Pakistan Navy War College and PNS PUNJAB.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pakistan Navy Official Website.
  2. News: Commander Qatar Emiri Naval Forces calls on Naval Chief. 20 November 2012. Lahore Times. May 23, 2012.
  3. News: 'Pakistan Times' Special Correspondent. Allama Iqbal Day celebrated in Pakistan with national zeal. 20 November 2012. Pakistan Times. November 21, 2012. https://archive.today/20130222061914/http://www.pakistantimes.net/pt/detail.php?newsId=16248. 22 February 2013. dead.
  4. Web site: ISPR. Pakistan Navy Central Punjab Command. Government of Pakistan. Commander Central Punjab. 20 November 2012.