While Live-Fire Exercise Has Been Cut, Special Ops Forces Still To Team With Americans
November 16 2016
Philippine army special operations forces are about to begin a month-long bilateral exercise with their U.S. counterparts, reports the Philippines News Agency.
The Balance Piston drills are scheduled to kick off on Wednesday and run through Dec. 14 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan province.
The training will focus on counter-terrorism operations and aims to enhance the combat capabilities and interoperability of the two forces.
About 30 Philippine personnel will be taking part...
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