Philippine Army units operating in Caraga region received 34
new mobility assets as part of its modernization program to beef up its
military, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
Major General Benjamin R. Madrigal, Jr.; the commanding
general of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division headed the ceremonial blessings
of the 34 newly issued military trucks on Monday morning at the Division
Advance Command Post (DACP) based in Brgy. Bancasi, this city.
Top military commanders in the region, senior and junior
military officers and personnel attended the event.
The blessing rites of the 27 units of KM 450 and 7 units of
KM 451 were officiated by Rev. Fr. Joshue Cadorna, rector of the Order of
Discalced Agustinians (OAD) and Rev. Fr. Catalino Mabale, OAD; before its
deployment to the 4th Philippine Army Infantry Division Units here in the
region.
MGen. Madrigal said in his message that the Army’s new
mobility assets can be used not only to transport troops but also for
humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations during emergencies and
calamities.
The KM 450 truck is a light multi-purpose all-terrain
military truck with a payload capacity of 530 kilogram on hard surface roads
and 330 kilograms on cross-country terrain. It can tow light trailers or
artillery pieces and can accommodate 14 fully armed troops to include the
driver. Its windshield and body walls may be folded down for added combat
versatility.
The KM451 ambulance vehicle truck is mounted with an
integrated shelter that is equipped with emergency rescue medical devices on a
1 ¼ ton standard chassis thereby improving the operation convenience of medical
staff and patients. It can accommodate eight walking patients or four patients
on stretchers. It is mainly used to extricate wounded troops in combat since
the truck is furnished with emergency medical treatment equipment and drugs.
According to Madrigal, the military vehicles were procured
from South Korea
He charged the recipient Army unit officers and personnel to
ensure that the new military mobility assets will be properly cared of and be
subjected to regular check up to ensure its longer usage.
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