Commander Central Punjab (abbreviated COMCEP
), is a
military formation
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of the
Pakistan Navy
ur, ہمارے لیے اللّٰہ کافی ہے اور وہ بہترین کارساز ہے۔ English language, English: Allah is Sufficient for us - and what an excellent (reliable) Trustee (of affairs) is He!(''Quran, Qur'an, Al Imran, 3:173' ...
in the
Northern Pakistan
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, covering the
area of responsibility
Area of responsibility (AOR) is a pre-defined geographic region assigned to Combatant commanders of the Unified Command Plan (UCP), that are used to define an area with specific geographic boundaries where they have the authority to plan and cond ...
(AOR) of defending the
Punjab Province.
It is headquartered in
PNS Punjab
PNS may refer to:
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in
Lahore
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,
Punjab Province of Pakistan. The command is usually held by a senior flag officer of
Rear Admiral
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rank.
Commander Central Punjab reports to the
Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) may refer to:
*Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (India)
*Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (Pakistan)
* Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (United Kingdom)
The Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (V.C.N.S.) was a senior appoint ...
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
The Naval War College is a staff college providing training and education primarily to the mid-career officers of the Pakistan Navy as well as to a limited number of officers from Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Army and various allied forces. It i ...
and PNS Punjab.
References
Government links
Commander Central Punjab
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Commands of Pakistan Navy
Military in Punjab, Pakistan