Official Statement of MND
04th April 2023
General Saïd CHANEGRIHA, Chief of Staff of PNA on a working and inspection visit to the Air Force Command the headquarters
Within the framework of his visits to the various components of People's National Army, General Saïd CHANEGRIHA, Chief of Staff of PNA carried out, this Tuesday, 04th April 2023, a working and inspection visit at Air Force Command Headquarters.
Coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, this visit is part of the permanent interest that the High Command of PNA grants to the consecration of direct communication with personnel and to taking into account of their professional concerns.
After the welcoming ceremony, The General observed, in the company of Major General Mahmoud LARABA, Commander of the Air Forces, a moment of silence in memory of the martyr and hero "Amirouche AÏT HAMOUDA", Commander of the Historic Wilaya III, whose command headquarters bears his name, and laid a wreath of flowers in front of his commemorative stele, before reciting the fatiha in his memory and that of our brave Chouhada.
t the beginnig, the General held a meeting with the executives and personnel of the Air Force Command, where he delivered an orientation speech, followed by the personnel of the Air Force units via the videoconference system, through which he stressed that the High Command of People's National Army is constantly working to combine the human factor, qualified and competent, with modern equipment and aircraft, equipped with cutting edge weapon systems:
"On many occasions we have emphasized that the human factor constitutes, to a large extent, the basis of all success and achievement, and that regardless of the importance of the technical and technological level of the equipment and different weapon systems, the determining factor lies in the judicious use of the equipment supplied.
As such, our main objective is to combine the human factor, qualified and competent, with modern equipment and aircraft, equipped with cutting edge weapon systems.
It is within the framework of this rational and methodical vision that the preparation of our Air Force falls under to assume their professional responsibilities with the required skill, the professionalism which the character and the vital role of the weapon of aviation in modern battle, as well as the commitment and honour of belonging to PNA, a worthy heir to the National Liberation Army".
The General also saluted the airmen of our Air Force and the members of their crews, who were honoured by The President of the Republic, for the great performances and the skill they showed during the accomplishment of the various assigned missions:
"Optimizing the operational performance of our Air Force is a requirement that the personnel of this Armed Force must, strive to achieve and consider as an absolute priority, each according to their position and area of expertise. They must therefore demonstrate more dedication to achieve total control of our airspace while constantly adapting to the evolution of modern wars marked by the growing use of drones of all kinds.
On this occasion, I will not fail to salute our pilots and members of their crews, who have recently been honoured by the President of the Republic, Supreme Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of National Defense, for the great performances and skill they demonstrated during the accomplishment of various assigned missions".
Then, the General listened to the interventions and proposals of the executives and staff who, on this occasion, reiterated their unwavering loyalty to their homeland Algeria.
At the end, the General followed an exhaustive presentation presented by the Commander of the Air Forces, relating to the various activities relating to the state of progress in the execution of the paln for the development of the Air Forces. In this regard, the General gave a series of instructions relating in particular to the imperative to continue the efforts of combat preparation for units and personnel, in accordance with established plans and programs, while ensuring periodic maintenance and the perfect exploitation of aircraft and major means in staffing.
Coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, this visit is part of the permanent interest that the High Command of PNA grants to the consecration of direct communication with personnel and to taking into account of their professional concerns.
After the welcoming ceremony, The General observed, in the company of Major General Mahmoud LARABA, Commander of the Air Forces, a moment of silence in memory of the martyr and hero "Amirouche AÏT HAMOUDA", Commander of the Historic Wilaya III, whose command headquarters bears his name, and laid a wreath of flowers in front of his commemorative stele, before reciting the fatiha in his memory and that of our brave Chouhada.
t the beginnig, the General held a meeting with the executives and personnel of the Air Force Command, where he delivered an orientation speech, followed by the personnel of the Air Force units via the videoconference system, through which he stressed that the High Command of People's National Army is constantly working to combine the human factor, qualified and competent, with modern equipment and aircraft, equipped with cutting edge weapon systems:
"On many occasions we have emphasized that the human factor constitutes, to a large extent, the basis of all success and achievement, and that regardless of the importance of the technical and technological level of the equipment and different weapon systems, the determining factor lies in the judicious use of the equipment supplied.
As such, our main objective is to combine the human factor, qualified and competent, with modern equipment and aircraft, equipped with cutting edge weapon systems.
It is within the framework of this rational and methodical vision that the preparation of our Air Force falls under to assume their professional responsibilities with the required skill, the professionalism which the character and the vital role of the weapon of aviation in modern battle, as well as the commitment and honour of belonging to PNA, a worthy heir to the National Liberation Army".
The General also saluted the airmen of our Air Force and the members of their crews, who were honoured by The President of the Republic, for the great performances and the skill they showed during the accomplishment of the various assigned missions:
"Optimizing the operational performance of our Air Force is a requirement that the personnel of this Armed Force must, strive to achieve and consider as an absolute priority, each according to their position and area of expertise. They must therefore demonstrate more dedication to achieve total control of our airspace while constantly adapting to the evolution of modern wars marked by the growing use of drones of all kinds.
On this occasion, I will not fail to salute our pilots and members of their crews, who have recently been honoured by the President of the Republic, Supreme Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of National Defense, for the great performances and skill they demonstrated during the accomplishment of various assigned missions".
Then, the General listened to the interventions and proposals of the executives and staff who, on this occasion, reiterated their unwavering loyalty to their homeland Algeria.
At the end, the General followed an exhaustive presentation presented by the Commander of the Air Forces, relating to the various activities relating to the state of progress in the execution of the paln for the development of the Air Forces. In this regard, the General gave a series of instructions relating in particular to the imperative to continue the efforts of combat preparation for units and personnel, in accordance with established plans and programs, while ensuring periodic maintenance and the perfect exploitation of aircraft and major means in staffing.
