tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004111469161356591.post8611258718930430418..comments2023-03-20T10:27:47.463-07:00Comments on Key Philippine Military and Insurgency-Related Events: A Trial Balloon Over Mindanao: The Philippines Weighs US UCAVs in Counterinsurgency Retired Analysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164925430018237154noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004111469161356591.post-47261972216533256852017-08-10T00:41:17.528-07:002017-08-10T00:41:17.528-07:00The prospect of direct involvement of US soldiers ...The prospect of direct involvement of US soldiers in combat operations in the Philippines is slim to none. Duterte, a nationalist and long time critic of the United States, is unlikely to approve of such actions. <br /><br />Furthermore, the limitations imposed by the 1987 Philippine Constitution and RP-US security agreements also limit US military involvement to an advise and assist role in training and intelligence support.Retired Analysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10164925430018237154noreply@blogger.com