4ID receives new military vehicles

From the Philippine Information Agency (Aug 30): 4ID receives new military vehicles

The 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, Philippine Army received a total of 43 KM450 1¼ ton troop carrier trucks and 10 KM 451 ambulance that will be issued to the units under 4ID.

This is part of the modernization program and the continuing mobility enhancement program of the Army and is a product of a Government-to-Government procurement between the Republic of the Philippines and South Korea.

A ceremonial blessing of the vehicles issued to Army units based in Region 10 was held at the 4ID Grandstand in Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, August 30.

Meanwhile, those vehicles to be issued to units based in CARAGA region will be blessed and issued to the units after a similar ceremony at the 4th Infantry Division Advance Command Post in Butuan City.

The issuance of these vehicles suits the mobility requirements of the subordinate units of 4ID.

These vehicles can withstand the terrain and weather in the Division’s area of responsibility (AOR)—Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions, where troops are being deployed in the hinterlands and mountainous area for the Bayanihan Team Activities and Rescue and Relief Operations.

“The 4ID is very grateful for the arrival of these new military vehicles that will definitely support the accomplishment of the Command’s mission especially in undertaking peace and development and disaster response activities,” said Maj. Gen Benjamin R Madrigal Jr, 4ID commander.

He further said they are thankful for the support of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, their commander-in-chief, and the leadership of Department of National Defense-Armed Forces of the Philippines (DND-AFP) and the Army in the continuous effort for the AFP modernization program and the Army Transformation Roadmap.

Prior its distribution to the end users, a technical inspection has been made to ensure the completeness of parts and accessories to ensure that all are functioning and will not compromise the safety of our troops and the success of every mission.

“These military vehicles will be used in the campaign for peace and development in the AOR. Rest assured that our taxpayers, the people we are protecting in this part of Mindanao, will be glad to have an Army that is well equipped and could better serve them in any way necessary,” Maj. Gen. Madrigal added. (4ID/PA)

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