ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff Sohail Aman has said that quality training is vital for operational preparedness of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). “Imparting quality operational training at the Combat Commanders School has always been its hallmark,” said the air chief while addressing the Graduation Ceremony of 48th Combat Commanders’ Course held at Airpower Centre of Excellence (ACE), Sargodha on Monday. The air chief said that Combat Commander School was playing the most pivotal role in operational training of the combat crew. He urged upon the graduates that it was their responsibility to pass on to young officers whatever they had learnt at the prestigious institution. While highlighting the importance of indigenisation in the PAF, the air chief said that the Air Power Centre of Excellence (ACE) would help boost indigenisation in the PAF. The air chief also awarded certificates and trophies to graduating officers. The Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for the best combat commander was awarded to Squadron Leader Ali Khan, while Air Officer Commanding Air Defence Command Trophy for the best combat controller was awarded to Squadron Leader Muhammad Suleman. The ceremony was attended by principal staff officers and field commanders of the PAF. Published in Daily Times, July 25th 2017.