An
American delegation met with representatives from the Palawan-based civil
relations service to conduct an assessment project of various units in the
province that concluded Tuesday.
Benjamin
Hubert, assistant deputy director of the Military Information Support Team
(MIST) of the United States
“The
guiding purpose behind this assessment project is to establish key partnerships
with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)and the country’s security force
elements, and determine their operational capabilities, resource deficiencies
and future training needs,” Hubert said.
The
MIST would specifically establish key partnership with the 6th Civil Relations
Group (6CRG), Hubert added.
The
American delegation as well as country team members from the Embassy in Manila , traveled to Palawan
to meet with their military counterparts and assist in planning to improve
civil-military relationships.
“As
the lead influence and inform element of the Pacific Augmentation Team, MIST is
primarily concerned with learning more about how the 6CRG utilizes messaging
and the media to shape perception, counter propaganda and improve
civil-military relationships,” he added.
Army
Maj. Joseph D. Bugaoan, acting group commander of the 6CRG, said that two of
his top priorities are to build capacity in peacekeeping operations and to
enhance civil-military relationships.
“The
6CRG aims to gain back the support and loyalty of the people to the government
through the conduct of programs and activities designed to win the hearts and
minds of the people, and improve civil-military relationships by supporting the
civil government and non-government agencies engaged in various activities and
projects responsive to the needs of the people,” Bugaoan said.
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