The Nueva Ecija-based 7th Infantry Division announced that it has activated the "BK Combined Army Forces Field Training Exercise Headquarters" (CARFOR FTX HQS) in preparation for "Balikatan 2014".
Capt. Mark Anthony Ruelos, 7th Infantry Division spokesman, said this is in line with this year's combined military exercises.
"Balikatan" is an annual Philippines–US military bilateral training exercise and humanitarian assistance engagement.
“Balikatan” in Filipino means “shoulder to shoulder” which characterizes the spirit of the exercise.
It will take place in the
"Balikatan 2014" is the 30th iteration of the annual exercise.
This year, the
During "Balikatan 2014",
Meanwhile, in
"Balikatan" exercise focuses on training members of both Philippine and US Armed Forces to provide relief and assistance in the event of natural disaster and other crisis that will endanger public health and safety.
Additionally, military service members from both countries will conduct combined staff exercises and field training in Crow Valley in Tarlac; Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija and Clark Airfield in Pampanga to improve their interoperability and contingency planning.
The annual exercise is consistent with the Mutual Defense Treaty and Visiting Forces Agreement between the
Both countries aim to continue each others commitment to train, share information and provide support.
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