From the Visayan Daily Star (Apr 12, 2023): Balikatan 38-23 military exercise kicks off in WV (By GILBERT P. BAYORAN)
Philippine Army and United States Armed Forces soldiers join the CBRN training at Camp Macario Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz.* 3ID photo
Army soldiers stationed in Western Visayas participated in a 5 day Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) training at Camp Macario Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz, which started on April 10, as part of the joint Philippines United States Balikatan 38-23 joint military exercise.
Lt. Col. Vicel Jan Garsuta, officer in charge of the 3ID Public Affairs Office, said that the CBRN training program is designed to enhance the capabilities of the Philippine military and its allied forces in responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, with training program to include classroom lectures, hands-on exercises, and simulations.
Garsuta added that Balikatan exercises this year will focus on enhancing the interoperability and readiness of the Philippine and US armed forces in responding to a wide range of security challenges.
The CBRN training program is among the many activities expected to take place during the Balikatan 38-23 joint military exercise. Other activities include humanitarian and civic assistance projects, joint combat training exercises, and cultural exchange programs.
In a statement, Maj. Gen. Marion Sison, 3ID commander, said he believes that the CBRN training program is a crucial part of the Balikatan 38-23 joint military exercise, which aims to improve the interoperability and readiness of the Philippine and US armed forces in responding to various threats and disasters, including natural calamities and terrorist attacks.
“We are confident that this CBRN training program will enhance the capabilities of our military and allied forces to respond better and allows us to learn from each other, share best practices, and strengthen our readiness to respond to CBRN-related incidents.” Sison added.
He further said that the Balikatan 38-23 joint military exercise is a testament to the strong partnership and friendship between the Philippines and the United States, and an opportunity for the two countries to work together toward promoting peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Balikatan is the most prominent large-scale exercise between the Philippine and American militaries to enhance their cooperation and interoperability under the Visiting Forces Agreement signed by the two countries in 1998.
https://visayandailystar.com/balikatan-38-23-military-exercise-kicks-off-in-wv/
Army soldiers stationed in Western Visayas participated in a 5 day Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) training at Camp Macario Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz, which started on April 10, as part of the joint Philippines United States Balikatan 38-23 joint military exercise.
Lt. Col. Vicel Jan Garsuta, officer in charge of the 3ID Public Affairs Office, said that the CBRN training program is designed to enhance the capabilities of the Philippine military and its allied forces in responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, with training program to include classroom lectures, hands-on exercises, and simulations.
Garsuta added that Balikatan exercises this year will focus on enhancing the interoperability and readiness of the Philippine and US armed forces in responding to a wide range of security challenges.
The CBRN training program is among the many activities expected to take place during the Balikatan 38-23 joint military exercise. Other activities include humanitarian and civic assistance projects, joint combat training exercises, and cultural exchange programs.
In a statement, Maj. Gen. Marion Sison, 3ID commander, said he believes that the CBRN training program is a crucial part of the Balikatan 38-23 joint military exercise, which aims to improve the interoperability and readiness of the Philippine and US armed forces in responding to various threats and disasters, including natural calamities and terrorist attacks.
“We are confident that this CBRN training program will enhance the capabilities of our military and allied forces to respond better and allows us to learn from each other, share best practices, and strengthen our readiness to respond to CBRN-related incidents.” Sison added.
He further said that the Balikatan 38-23 joint military exercise is a testament to the strong partnership and friendship between the Philippines and the United States, and an opportunity for the two countries to work together toward promoting peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Balikatan is the most prominent large-scale exercise between the Philippine and American militaries to enhance their cooperation and interoperability under the Visiting Forces Agreement signed by the two countries in 1998.
https://visayandailystar.com/balikatan-38-23-military-exercise-kicks-off-in-wv/
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