Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, paid field visits to a number of BDF units, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

He was briefed about their achievements, as well as their procedures to enhance the level of their combat and administrative readiness and to carry out their national duties both in Bahrain and abroad.

 The Commander-in-Chief praised the high morale of the unit staff and their achievements at all levels under the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander.

 Bahrain will remain the strong shield and the guarantor of Bahrain's security needed to accomplish further achievements, he said.

 He also urged the units' leaders to exert further efforts to improve the training programs and advanced theoretical knowledge, and to continue raising the combat and administrative levels of these units and their readiness.

 The Commander-in-Chief extended his directives for more diligent action to refine field military capabilities and ensure the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency as they maintain security and stability in the Kingdom and participate in support efforts with the brothers abroad.