The United States and Philippine governments will be holding a bilateral interagency counterterrorism drill this month. The said drill was named Tempest Wind.
This will test and improve the ability of both nations to rapidly plan, coordinate, and conduct counterterrorism operations, the US Embassy in Manila said.
“The whole-of-government drill will be augmented by additional military assessments, national level engagement, and subject matter expert exchange,” it added. “These events will take place in the Philippines and Hawaii and are designed to create a realistic environment to exercise counterterrorism strategy, including senior decision-making and tactical responses, while deepening the bilateral partnership.”
Tempest Wind will also test force readiness and exercise interoperability.
“These assessments will help to focus future bilateral training efforts to enhance the crisis response capabilities of both nations,” the US Embassy said.
“The Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board approved Tempest Wind in November 2016, highlighting the enduring commitment of both countries to the US-Philippine alliance,” it added.
https://www.update.ph/2017/09/us-ph-conducting-interagency-counterterrorism-drill/20864
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