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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