The Philippine Army (PA) and Philippine Air Force (PAF) concluded the five-day Interoperability Exercise (IOX) 02-2023 in a closing ceremony at the Headquarters 5th Infantry Division, Camp Melchor F. Dela Cruz, Upi, Gamu, Isabela on September 30, 2023.
The closing ceremony was graced by the Tactical Operations Wing Northern Luzon Commander Brig. Gen. Rocky J. Binag, who emphasized that IOX has enriched both the Army and Air Force with invaluable lessons and strong camaraderie among its troops, especially towards integrating and synchronizing operations in the military.
Eight hundred thirty-six participants from PA and PAF gathered to train on Command Post Exercises, Field Training Exercises, and Subject Matter Expert Exchanges covering topics such as Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Air-to-Ground Operations, Close Air Support, Fast Rope Insertion Extraction System, Military Free Fall, Hoist, Communication and Support System, and Sustainment Operations.
The IOX 02-2023 enhanced the PA and PAF's interoperability, combat readiness, and effectiveness to showcase their capabilities, strengthen working relations, and evaluate tactics, techniques, and procedures to improve air-to-ground communication and operations.
Photos by 5th Division Public Affairs Office