Monday, July 11, 2016

Army troopers stage 'Squad Challenge' on disaster response, combat operations

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 12): Army troopers stage 'Squad Challenge' on disaster response, combat operations

CAMP CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal -- The Philippine Army (PA) 2nd Infantry Jungle Fighter Division kicked off on Monday its five-day “2ID Rifle and Disaster Response Operation (DRO) Squad Challenge 2016” at the 2ID grandstand here.

Army Capt. Xy-zon Meneses, the 2ID spokesperson, told the Philippines News Agency (PNA) that around eight squads from the post units and subordinate battalions of the 2ID are participating in the intensive training.

The opening ceremony was graced by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) – 2ID assistant division commander Brig. General Amador T. Tabuga Jr. as keynote speaker who emphasized the importance of the said activity.

"This Squad Challenge is in line with the Philippine Army Commanding General’s thrust in strengthening squad combat capabilities and readiness as well as in Disaster Rescue and Relief (DRR) Operations," Brig. Gen. Tabuga said.

Army Colonel Marceliano V. Teofilo, 2ID Chief of Staff, said the activity expects to test the collective efforts and stability of the participating soldiers who will undergo various endurance tests and capacity building for combat and DRR operations.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=903244

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