A Philippines-Australia military tactical exercise is in full swing in Camarines Sur involving a total of 316 soldiers from both countries.
The drills, called KASANGGA Exercise 2024 being held at Camp Elias in the town of San Jose, cover urban operations, close combat techniques, combat shooting, and tactical casualty care.
Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala, said the participants came from the Army’s 9th Infantry Division and its Australian counterpart.
“KASANGGA” 2024-2, set Oct. 14 to Nov. 8, is the inaugural combined training exercise between Filipino and Australian ground troops in the Bicol Region, Dema-ala said.
The troops will also undergo training in explosive assault breaching, cybersecurity operations, mortar gunnery with forward observers, and civil-military operations.
KASANGGA aims to enhance the skills and bolster the interoperability of both armies in various war-fighting functions.
The Army’s 5th Infantry Division hosted the first edition of the combined exercise for the year with Australian ground troops held earlier this year.
