The V Corps is a field

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of the

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currently headquartered in

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in Pakistan. Its current mission objectives are to provide security and external security deployments within its area of responsibility. One of Pakistan army's ten field corps, it has an area of responsibility and responsibility to protect the Sindh region, and to halter Indian advancements into the Sindh, and lower Punjab region. As of current, the corps is commanded by Lt-Gen. Muhammad Avais Dastgir.

History

Formation and war service

As part of major re-organization of the Pakistani military, the Army GHQ raised the corps formation with a mission parameter to protect and intercept any Indian Army's attempt to disrupt the North-South landline link between Karachi and Lahore. Despite its role, the V Corps has not seen active conflict with Indian Army but has provided its expertise in

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while providing assistance to Sindh's

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to contain the local dacoits and law enforcements in Karachi by deploying the Army Rangers.The V Corps is the only strike corps of the army in Sindh; it has area of responsibility and protect the entire province of Sindh. In 1999, the V Corps was a major part of North-South regional formation, falling under the Southern Command together with the

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but this short-lived due to confusion among the commanders. The Southern Command now exclusively includes the XII Corps. Despite its strike and combat role, The V Corps has been deployed by the Army GHQ to aide and assist the

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as part of the military aid to the civil power to help and better prepare for natural disasters with its 18th Infantry Division being involved in establishing relief camps and evacuating people living near the coastline.

Structure

List of corps commanders

References

External links

Global Security Website about the V Corps

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