Tuesday, October 16, 2012

RP, US marines learn from exchange of tactics, culture through PHIBLEX 2013

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 16): RP, US marines learn from exchange of tactics, culture through PHIBLEX 2013

Participants in the ongoing RP-US Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX 2013) have expressed appreciation for the opportunity to learn from each other during the training exercises and civic action activities held in this free port and other nearby areas.... Lt. Taylor Clarke from the US Marines said that they are very happy about gaining new experiences by observing each other’s practices and techniques. “We’re here to learn from each other and we are here to exchange techniques and tactics, and just to learn something new because everybody has a different way of going about something. This is the benefit we gain when we came here,” Clarke said. He also pointed out said that during this year’s exercises, they have conducted various civic action projects, as well as building and repairing school buildings, which he said gives them a chance to work in remote areas and to interact with their Filipino counterparts. “Honestly I’ve learned a fair amount,” he said....

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=463009

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