Military and Strategic Journal Issued by the Directorate of Morale Guidance at the General Command of the Armed Forces United Arab Emirates Founded in August 1971
On the ninth of February 2020, the UAE leadership and people celebrated the return of the “Loyal Hawks” within the Arab coalition, who inscribed their names in the immortal memory of the homeland and in the history of the Arab and Islamic nations. They provided a true example of the nobleness of our valued citizens and proved to be the best role models for the present and future generations. They will remain a source of inspiration for the values of patriotism, loyalty and belonging to this nation, and defence of its noble principles.
The entrenched military doctrine of the UAE has become maturer and fiercer against its enemies. This doctrine emanates from established constants, mainly supporting the truth and solidarity with brothers in confronting challenges and dangers.
The accurate information and statistics revealed on this occasion by HE Lt. General Eng. Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, and Joint Commander of Joint Operations in Yemen, mark the heroic role played by our Armed Forces since the launch of the ‘Determination Storm’ operation in March 2015. It has been a multi-dimensional role that was not limited to the participation of all units of land forces and the Presidential Guard, including 15,000 soldiers of 15 task forces in various Yemen cities and governorates, carrying out more than 130,000 air operations, amounting to half a million flight hours, and 50 ships carrying 3,000 marine soldiers; it also included humanitarian and relief missions and the liberation of 85 per cent, out of the 95 per cent liberated Yemeni land. Added to this is the liberation of Al Mukalla from Al Qaeda terrorist organisation and securing Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that the Emirati military has now become one of the most important schools in the region and the world in general. The heroic soldiers in Yemen have not only embodied the meaning of true soldierliness and high professional capabilities in practicing humanitarian and operational tasks, but they have also demonstrated exceptional qualitative experience and presented many principles that will be studied in military institutes and colleges. First, the effective military and strategic planning must take into account the conditions on the ground and understand the psychology of the people with whom they stand.
Second, the tasks of the Armed Forces in areas of complex crisis and conflicts are not only limited to military aspects, though important, but also include humanitarian, relief and developmental roles. This is what our Armed Forces did in brotherly Yemen. In addition to its role in recovering many cities from Houthi control, they ensured the delivery of humanitarian aid to various regions and evacuated thousands of wounded from various provinces.
Third, ensuring security and achieving stability is not limited to liberating cities from the forces of chaos, sabotage and terrorism, but also requires the rebuilding of an efficient national army that takes up responsibility for securing liberated areas.
The participation of our Armed Forces within the Arab coalition in Yemen, and their heroic and humanitarian roles, have embodied the firm military doctrine of the UAE, which today is maturer and fiercer against its enemies. Such doctrine is based on established principles, the most important of which is the support of truth and solidarity with brothers in facing challenges and dangers, as well as strengthening the foundations of security and stability in the Gulf and Arab countries.
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