Force Command Northern Areas
Force Command Northern Areas is a division size formation of the Pakistan Army. It commands the troops deployed in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. It is a component of X Corps of the Pakistan Army. In contrast to the general belief that it is a corps sized formation, it is a division sized force commanded by a major general. Its coat of arms is a snow leopard on a black background.
| Force Command Northern Areas | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1948- Present |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Branch | Pakistan Army |
| Type | Mountain infantry |
| Role | Infantry,though supporting artillery |
| Part of | X Corps (Pakistan) |
| Headquarters | Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major-General Kashif Khalil |
| Ceremonial chief | Lieutenant-General Sahir Shamshad Mirza |
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