AFP soldiers train in US military base

From the Manila Bulletin (Aug 15): AFP soldiers train in US military base

For the first time, members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) were given access to a United States (US) military base to train with US Marines from Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division.

According to the US Embassy in Manila, Philippine Marines from Assault Armor Battalion worked alongside their American counterparts in Okinawa for more than two weeks to become familiar with Amphibious Assault Vehicles and how to best utilize their capabilities.

The US embassy reported that during the training, Filipino Marines learned different amphibious skills such as hand signaling, egress training, and water operations. They also familiarized themselves with maintenance procedures, logistical planning, and facility capabilities.

“This training benefits both forces moving forward as they continue to work together during exercises such as Kamandag this October to bolster Philippine amphibious capability and combined security operations,” the embassy said in a press statement.

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