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PH, US Pacific armies strengthen mutual cooperation
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BONIFACIO, Metro Manila – The Philippine Army (PA) and the United
States Army Pacific (USARPAC) continues to forge its bilateral
cooperation during the 8th Executive Steering Group Meeting held here,
January 29.
Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Gilbert
Gapay and USARPAC Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. John Johnson
together with the other delegates discussed how the two armies will
strengthen their defense capabilities through future engagements.
Gapay reiterated PA’s desire to boost
its aviation, air defense, airborne, combat engineer, fires, sustainment
operations, and cyber security capabilities as well as its combined
arms training methods and doctrine. On the other hand, Johnson mentioned
their gains particularly in expanding USARPAC’s operational experience
in an archipelagic environment such as the Philippines.
Moreover, interoperability functions and
training gaps learned from previous exercises such as the Salaknib were
further discussed.
“We have come prepared and determined to plan out the next actions that will further
strengthen our alliance. I am confident that we are moving in the right direction towards ensuring that the alliance remains strong, dynamic and relevant,” addressed Gapay.#
strengthen our alliance. I am confident that we are moving in the right direction towards ensuring that the alliance remains strong, dynamic and relevant,” addressed Gapay.#
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