The Philippine Army showcased its various non-traditional roles and its latest defense assets in an exhibit and static display at the Hunters’ ROTC Parade Grounds in Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila on March 22, 2023.
Various Philippine Army Major Units (PAMUs) have set up booths to showcase the Army’s contributions to nation-building such as humanitarian assistance and disaster response, food security, environmental protection and preservation, socio-economic development, local peace engagement, and reserve force development.
The Army also displayed its Command and Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (C4ISTAR) System that provides situational awareness and a common operating picture to commanders at all echelons of command. Moreover, the First Scout Ranger Regiment showcased its capabilities in conducting raids, ambuscades, reconnaissance patrols, and direct offensive actions while the Special Forces Regiment (Airborne) highlighted its “tri-service” capabilities that pertain to Airborne Operations, Riverine Operations, and Ground Operations.”
Ground units also put on display the Army’s latest defense assets most notably the Armor Division’s Sabrah light tank; the Artillery Regiment's ATMOS 155 self-propelled howitzer, the biggest gun in the Army arsenal today; and the Aviation Regiment's two Bolkow air ambulances that bolster the Army’s life-saving capabilities for combat-wounded troops.
The exhibit and static display, which is part of the Philippine Army's 126th Founding Anniversary Celebration, demonstrates the Army’s commitment to serve as a strong, united, and reliable ground force for the Filipino people.
Photos by Pfc. Rodgen V. Quirante PA/OACPA