Internal Security Forces Conduct Live-Fire Maneuver in Dbayeh Barracks

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces - Public Relations Division issued the following statement:

"On 10-11-2026, the Rapid Intervention Regiment of the Mobile Forces Unit conducted a live-fire maneuver and a field exercise simulating the arrest of dangerous wanted individuals and riot control operations, at the Martyr Brigadier General Wisam al-Hassan Barracks – Dbayeh.

Attending the maneuver were Chief of Staff Brigadier General Dr. Alfred Hanna, Commander of the Central Administration Unit Brigadier General Salim Abdo, Commander of the Mobile Forces Unit Brigadier General Tony Matta, and Commander of the Rapid Intervention Regiment Colonel Roger Azar, along with branch commanders and officers of the unit.

The event began with the Lebanese national anthem, followed by a military parade in sports formation and a display of the regiment's vehicles. Then, Brigadier General Matta delivered a speech praising the efforts and professionalism of the regiment's members, urging them to do their utmost to fulfill their duties to preserve the security of the nation and its citizens.

Afterward, training workshops began, covering VIP protection, evacuating a person who fell into an ambush, self-defense, riot control and dealing with violent protesters, as well as evacuating the injured and arresting rioters. Additionally, a workshop was conducted for rappelling from the regiment's building, involving female personnel.

Then, attendees moved to the designated area for the live-fire maneuver, which simulated the operation to arrest dangerous wanted individuals and raiding an apartment, followed by raiding a bus used for civilian transport, using armored vehicles, weapons, and ammunition of various calibers, RPG shells, and sound and smoke grenades.

The maneuver also included workshops on precision shooting, shooting from behind cover, obstacle crossing, and target hitting, in addition to rear shooting and confidence shooting, all according to approved safety procedures.

The maneuver demonstrated a high level of readiness, discipline, and professionalism among the participating officers and personnel, and their ability to execute various operational tasks in emergency conditions.

In conclusion, Colonel Azar presented Brigadier General Matta with a commemorative shield on the occasion, and commemorative photos were taken in the presence of the participating officers and personnel."