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Training Facilities

SIMULATOR COMPLEX ROOM

•     Installation/ integration of smart Digitized Surveillance Control and Reporting (DSCR) Simulators

•     Hub of smart DSCR Simulators; 35 x work stations of DOC, CRCP, ADCPs & WTCs

•     Additional integrated simulators; Giraffe radar, Sky Guard radar and 702A radar

 

DRONE WARFARE AND SIMULATION CEN (DW&SC)

•     Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Cell was established in 1976, later in year 2023 named as “Drone Warfare and Simulation Center (DW&SC)”

•     Hub for complete flight operations of mini surveillance UAVs & Beyond Virtual Range target drones

•     19 x Simulator stations, mission planning, image interpretation sections & workshop section

•     Run 3 x Courses Annually (1 x Target UAV Course and 2 x Combat Mini UAV Course)

•     FPV, Armed Quadcopters and Anti Drone System (ADS) modules introduced

 

THREAT LIBRARY

•     Air Threat Software

•     Fighter Jets, Helicopter, UAVs, Transport, AEW&C, Air refueling

•     Comparison of various aircrafts

•     Videos (Wars, ADWS, BMD)

•     Air Threat Publications

•     Air Threat Module

•     Access on LAN

•     Capacity - 50 x students

EHSAN TRAINING COMPLEX

•     Complex houses 20 x thin clients and computer cabinets for running war applications, Air threat and Terra Explorer software's

•     War-games/ e-Map Exercise

•     Evaluation by YOs/ JSC/ ADSC students

•     Conduct of Model Discussions

 

DIGITIZED COMMUNICATION LAB

•     Communication & Surveillance Control and Reporting Procedures

•     13 x Cabins for practice voice/ communication procedures

•     26 x students can be trained at one time

•     SEATS for Harris & SDR 9661 communication Sets

•     Integrated with DSCR Simulator at CADBAM

 

LRWS INTERACTIVE TRG & ASSIMILATION ROOM

•     LRWS employment concepts through a well defined “3D CLIAD model”

•     Miniature replicas of diff LRWS

•     Descriptive charts

•     Interactive LED screens

 

ARMT TRG LIB

•     Train Gunnery Sargents ex OGMIC & JNC

•     Armament display

•     Software based training support

•     Cut out models

 

RBS-70 TRG ROOM

•     Train students on RBS-70 Weapon

•     Cut out models

•     Smart Board

 

MILITARY TRANSPORT TRG ROOM

•     Train Driver Sargents undergoing JNC

•     Models/ Cut-out models

•     Military Transport Panaflex

 

PLANNING ROOM

•     Utilized for preparation/ planning of map exercises/ Model Discussions and preparation/ checking of e-papers on Campus Management System (CMS)

•     Availability of Lockers

•     Biometric Entry System

 

EXAM HALLS

•     Monitoring through CCTV Cameras

•     Multimedia sound system installed

 

LAN/ E-ONLINE EXAM SYSTEM

•     Shared Drives/ Group of users for routine office work

•     Ensures online exam in paper free environment

•     Prepare/ checking of e-papers

•     200 x CMS terminals

•     Effective training management & monitoring by 66 x CCTVs

 

OPEN AIR MODEL

•     Facility for conduct of Model Discussions in realistic environment

•     Capacity  -  100

 

SUB-CONVENTIONAL WARFARE COMPLEX

•     Train sergeants special during SNC and JNC in Sub-Conventional Warfare domain

•     Check post

•     CQB Arena

•     Room entry/ clearance

 

ASLT COURSE/ TUNNEL RANGE

•     Aslt Course

•     Facility of Aslt Course for Sergeants  Courses

•     Length - 900 meters

•     Tunnel Range

•     Tunnel Range - 25 meters

•     4 x targets

•     Cameras/ LEDs

 

COMMAND POST COMPLEX

•     Impart practical oriented training to student officers/ Sergeants i.e communication exercises, rehearse Surveillance Control and Reporting procedures, Early Warning procedures and use of various signal equipment

CRCP/ FAADC/ ADCPs

•     EQUIPMENT HALLS

•     4 x equipment halls utilized for practical handling/ stripping & assembling

•     Charts, cut out models of weapon and equipment placed for better assimilation

 

TRAINING SHEDS/ SQUAD POSTS

•     3 x sheds for system training

•     Squad Posts utilized to train students during gun drills, system trainings and equipment display

 

IFTIKHAR AUDITORIUM

•     Utilized for conduct of central activities i.e. guest speakers, seminars, talks and presentations

•     Sound sys

•     ACs (6 x 2.5 ton) and VPS

•     Capacity - 156 x persons

 

MOIN AUDITORIUM

•     Combined lectures, research presentations  and other activities

•     VPS, PA eqpt and Acs

•     UPS and sound system

•     Capacity - 100 x persons

 

SAAD LIB

•     Library having 30,000+ books

•     Digital access/ integrated with National Defence University, Higher Education Command & Staff College

•     4 x Digital book readers

•     Internet facility with static IP

•     18 journals/ magazines subscribed

•     Established in August 1984

 

PRINTING PRESS

•     Print confidential documents within the school

•     New printing machine procured for effective and smooth working

•     Established in 1975

 

FLAG POST

•     Newly constructed flag post adjacent to Tac Wing

•     To honor foreign students reported to undergo various courses

•     Capacity to hold flags of 20 x countries

•     Flag hoisting ceremony is held at the commencement of the courses or on max available of foreign student officers

 

OFCs CORNER

•     OFCs corner established adjacent to Iftikhar Auditorium

•     Flags of all countries & names of foreign students covered in the facility

 

HIST GALLERY

•     Decade wise coverage of SAAD History

•     Leaf notes of Dignitaries

 

ALUMNI GALLERY

•     Roll Honor Boards

•     Souvenir Wall

•     ADSC Genesis/ glimpses & alumni boards

WHAT WE DO

The mission of the School serves as the foundation for designing and structuring its curriculum.

The School of Army Air Defence stands as the Pakistan Army’s premier institution for shaping future military leaders. It provides officers with specialized education and rigorous training, equipping them to effectively undertake Grade-II appointments while preparing them for the complexities of senior Command and Staff responsibilities. Through a carefully structured academic and professional environment, the School sharpens strategic thinking, strengthens decision-making capabilities and instills the highest standards of personal and professional ethics.

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School History

The School of Army Air Defence has evolved into a center of excellence through decades of professional military education, continuously adapting to emerging operational challenges and technological advancements.

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Curricular Activities

The Courses are self-directed, with learning primarily through individual study under staff guidance.

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Educations Philosophy

At the School of Army Air Defence, our philosophy centers on discipline, excellence and continuous learning.

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