Huneiti issues directives to raise academic levels of JAF members

AMMAN — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti on Sunday issued directives to raise the academic levels of all members of the Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army (JAF), the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The directives came on His Majesty King Abdullah’s birthday. According to the directives, members, at their own expense, can seek higher education without prior approval, with the allocated bonus to be disbursed in February.

He also said that financial incentives should be offered to officers who ranked first in a number of foundational and advanced courses and the annual competency examination, as of Sunday.

The JAF greeted His Majesty on his birthday, pledging to remain loyal and faithful soldiers, and draw strength and determination from His Majesty’s visions.