MANILA, Philippines- Nagsagawa ang marine units mula sa Pilipinas at United States ng serye ng combined interoperability events bilang bahagi ng tatlong araw na “Archipelagic Coast Defense Continuum” (ACDC) sa lalawigan ng Palawan.
Nagmula ang mga kalahok sa pagsasanay, nagsimula noong Miyerkules at matatapos ngayong Biyernes, sa Marine Landing Battalion Landing Team (MBLT) 9 ng Philippine 3rd Marine Brigade at ng 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit ng US Marine Corps.
“This exercise, held in Barangay Kamuning (in Puerto Princesa City), is designed to enhance interoperability and coastal defense capabilities, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the Philippines and the United States,” anang Philippine Marine Corps’ (PMC) 3rd Marine Brigade nitong Biyernes.
Nagsimula ang pagsasanay sa combined convoy operation mula sa 3rd Marine Brigade headquarters sa Puerto Princesa City patungong Kamuning Beach.
Kabilang sa mga aktibidad ang coordinated deployment ng military vehicles, pagtatampok ng kapabilidad ng dalawang pwersa sa pangangasiwa at pag- secure ng mahahalagang suplay at troop movements overland.
Sinanay sa combined convoy operation ang logistical at navigational skills ng mga sundalo, na nagpapakita ng abilidad ng units na magsagawa ng operasyon sa ilalim ng iba’t ibang kondisyon.
“Following the convoy, a small unmanned aerial system (SUAS) from the 3rd Marine Corps Intelligence Company of the Philippine Marine Corps was deployed for reconnaissance over Kamuning,” dagdag nito.
Gayundin, nakiisa ang Marine units sa pagkakasa ng barriers at defensive positions sa dalampasigan, na nagpapakita ng scenarios kung saan kailangan nilang dumepensa laban sa mga banta.
“These exercises were crucial in teaching the Marines how to establish and maintain defensive perimeters, ensuring the security of strategic coastal areas and demonstrating their preparedness for real-world defense situations,” pahayag ng 3rd Marine Brigade.
Bukod sa combat drills, tumutok din ang pagsasanay sa logistical support, partikular sa paggamit ng water purification systems.
“Given the challenges of ensuring a clean water supply in remote coastal areas, the deployment and operation of these systems were essential. The Marines successfully demonstrated their ability to provide potable water, highlighting their preparedness for sustained operations in austere environments and ensuring that both units could support each other effectively in prolonged missions,” patuloy nito. RNT/SA
