The First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR) of the Philippine Army and the U.S. Army’s Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) kicked off Exercise SOCPAC Piston (ESP) 23-2 in an opening ceremony at the FSRR Clubhouse in Camp Tecson, San Miguel, Bulacan on March 6, 2023.
FSRR Deputy Regiment Commander Col. Isagani O. Criste and Cpt. Brandon Souryavong of the U.S. Army led the opening ceremony of Exercise SOCPAC Piston, formerly called the Exercise Balance Piston.
The exercise is an annual bilateral training activity that focuses on cross-training and bolstering the interoperability of the Philippine Army Special Operations Forces and U.S. Army SOCPAC. The 2023 iteration of the exercise will focus on sniper operations and target interdiction in the jungle and urban environment.
The ESP will be participated in by 25 personnel from the 21st Scout Ranger (SR) Company; SR School; Scout Sniper Platoon; and personnel from the Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha 1316, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), U.S. Army.
Photos from the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Education and Training, Philippine Army (OG8, PA)