Posted to the Western Command (WESCOM) Facebook Page (Apr 21, 2023): LOOK | WESCOM conducts Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure as part of the Balikatan (BK) 38-23 events
Western Command (WESCOM), through 3rd Marine Brigade and its subordinate units, participates in the conduct of Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) held at the Joint Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center in Barangay Magarwak, Sta. Lourdes, Puerto Princesa City. Also among the participants were the Philippine Coast Guard, 2nd Special Operations Unit of the PNP Maritime Group, and the US armed forces.CPT Kenny, an officer from the Marine Special Operations Command of the US Marine Corps, facilitated the 10-day training event which started last April 12, 2023. Some of the actual VBSS trainings were conducted on board Motorized Vessel (M/V) Palawan Coast at the port area of Barangay Liwanag, Puerto Princesa City.
VBSS is a critical skill set for military personnel, particularly those involved in maritime operations. The ability to quickly and effectively board and search a vessel is crucial in preventing illegal activities at sea and maintaining security in the maritime environment. The exercise, which included scenarios involving boarding of vessels suspected of engaging in illegal activities, was designed to enhance the capabilities of troops in carrying out VBSS operations, which are often conducted in challenging situations.
The VBSS training event was just one of the many training opportunities provided during BK 30-23 to enhance capabilities and maintain readiness of the two allies, the Philippines and the US.
The participating team performed exceptionally well during the said training event. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to the task at hand ensured that the operations were carried out safely and effectively.
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