Joint training conducted by Army, PDEA personnel

MAGPET, Cotabato — The 72nd Infantry (Gabay) Battalion troopers together with PDEA Region 12 personnel conducted a joint training of Tactical Combat, Casualty Care (TC3) Class 02-20 cross-train with Immediate Action Drill Training Class 01-20 at H72IB in Brgy Pangao-an, Magpet, Cotabato that ended on October 19, Monday 2020.

The five days training was facilitated by personnel of 72IB through a series of lectures and practical exercises on land navigation, first aid, battle drills, and proper procedures on tactical combat, casualty, and care. The seal for volunteerism and enthusiasm in risking personal comfort and security to serve and protect the country against criminality ang illegal drugs is the main objective of the joint training.

Said activity was initiated both from Team Delta, PDEA 12, and 72IB in order to have a common understanding, techniques, and tactical knowledge in combat operation against criminals in North Cotabato. It also shows the unity of effort and solidarity in fighting against criminality and lawlessness and terrorist organization in the province.

“Tiwala ako na sa limang araw na joint training ninyo kasabay ng aking mga sundalo at sana marami kayo natutunan sa mga taktika na kinakailangan at makakatulong sa ating mission,” said LTC REY T ALVARADO GSC (INF) PA, Battalion Commander in his remarks.

Source: Civil-Military Operations Office, 72nd Infantry Battalion, Joint Task Force Agila, PA