The Philippine Navy (PN) formally started its five-day
fleet-marine amphibious exercise "PAGSISIKAP 2015" Monday.
It was headed by Philippine Marine Corps deputy commandant
Brig. Gen. Jose Cenabre.
Exercise “PAGSISIKAP” 2015 will be conducted in accordance
with PN’s six-year exercise plan, under the Command Planning Guidance that will
focus on amphibious operations and/or amphibious raid in littoral force which
include command post exercise and field training exercise.
The amphibious exercise will be conducted in the areas of
Sangley Point, Cavite City , Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim (MBGL), Ternate, Cavite and in the waters of Manila Bay
The former is an annual event participated by the fleet and
marine components of the PN.
This year, as the 12th iteration of this activity that began
on 2003, will be comprised of series of extensive exercises and comprehensive
training activities to enhance and strengthen the competencies and capabilities
of a combine force of the PN units from the Philippine Fleet and the Philippine
Marine Corps.
“PAGSISIKAP 2015" aims to test, evaluate and strengthen
the capability of FMRF to plan for operations; mobilize, deploy and employ
fleet-marine units; and execute special operations mission in a maritime
environment in accordance with the fleet-marine concept of operations and other
existing naval techniques, tactics and procedures as PN’s contribution to
National Maneuver Force.
Likewise, to put emphasis on naval roles of defensive force
projection and maritime security to support our contribution to national
government effort in securing the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
Summit 2015, as well as, to include the naval reservists integration in naval
operations.
The Fleet-Marine Ready Force (FMRF) is the designated unit
of the PN in the conduct of the training activities with the participation of
the Philippine Fleet and Philippine Marine Corps.
Enhancing capability through this exercise will enable the
Fleet and Marine forces to assert more efficiency in the conduct of their
mandated tasks.
It also hopes to test and assess the tactical level
communications between the PN assets, as well as to strengthen mutual
relationship and interoperability of the participants.
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