IV Corps (Pakistan)
The IV Corps is field a corps of the Pakistan Army, headquartered in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Having established in January 1966, it is Pakistan army's of one of ten maneuver formation which saw its deployment against the Indian Army in 1971.
IV Corps | |
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Badge of IV Corps | |
Active | 1966 | - Present
Country | Pakistan |
Branch | Pakistan Army |
Type | Corps |
Role | Maneuver and combined arms oversight. |
Size | ~45,000 approximately (Though this may vary as units are rotated) |
HQ/Garrison | Lahore Cantonment, Punjab in Pakistan |
Nickname(s) | Lahore Corps |
Colors Identification | Red, white and silver |
Engagements | Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
Decorations | Military Decorations of Pakistan Military |
Commanders | |
Commander | Lt-Gen. Aamer Raza |
Chief of Staff | Brigadier Zia Khan |
Notable commanders | Gen. Tikka Khan Lt-Gen. Moinuddin Haider |
Insignia | |
War Flag |
It is currently commanded by its commander, Lieutenant-General Aamer Raza.
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