The chief of staff discussed the unit’s various combat missions and methods of confronting emergencies Farid stressed the need to develop the field skills of fighters and improve those of officers CAIRO: Egyptian Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Mohammed Farid called on the personnel and officers from one of the southern region’s military units to be “vigilant and combat-ready to carry out the tasks of securing the country’s borders.” During a meeting with personnel from the unit, Farid conveyed the greetings and appreciation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for their efforts and sacrifices in the fight to maintain the security of the country’s southern border against smuggling, illegal immigration and hostilities. The chief of staff discussed the unit’s various combat missions and methods of confronting emergencies, praising their combat readiness and high morale. Farid stressed the need to develop the field skills of fighters and improve those of officers to enable them to make quick decisions under various circumstances. He inspected the unit’s procedures for raising combat efficiency, beginning with the presentation of a report that included the technical and administrative status of the unit following improvements to weapons and other areas.