Manama : Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, attended the Royal Guard Commander’s Parade as part of ongoing monitoring of readiness and discipline levels. The parade was held at the Square of the Fallen Serviceman Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Rashid Al Noaimi at Al Rawdha Camp, where the Royal Guard Commander’s Parade is held twice a year as part of comprehensive follow-up plans.
The parade was attended by Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Guard Special Operations, Major General Hamad Khalifa Al Noaimi, Deputy Royal Guard Commander, as well as senior officers, non-commissioned officers and Royal Guard members.
At the beginning of the event, the Commander’s Salute was played. The parade commander then requested permission from HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad to inspect the parade. During the inspection, His Highness reviewed the level of readiness and discipline. This was followed by the military parade, which reflected the high level of competence of Royal Guard members.
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad said that the continuous development witnessed by the Royal Guard of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) is due to the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. His Highness also commended the continuous follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, and the guidance of Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the BDF. This contributed to a qualitative shift in the level of military training and qualification, enhancing military capabilities and raising field and administrative efficiency.
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad commended the high level of military discipline and dedication to duty shown by Royal Guard members. His Highness emphasised that the coming phase requires continued effort, dedication and responsibility, in line with the leadership’s aspirations, and enhancing the efficiency and readiness of the Royal Guard in various circumstances. His Highness wished Royal Guard members continued success in their duties.
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad also inspected the preparations of one of the Royal Guard battalions, within the framework of monitoring their readiness to participate in the combat efficiency test with the BDF.
