Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) delegation members talks to 525th Combat Engineer "Forerunner" Battalion (525CEBn) officers during the capability demo at the 525CEBn training area in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on September 3, 2024.
Ms. Tomoko Matsuzawa, Director for International Cooperation on Women, Peace and Security of the Japan Ministry of Defense and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) delegation observe the 525th Combat Engineer "Forerunner" Battalion's (525CEBn) capability demo at the unit's training area in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on September 3, 2024.
The 525th Combat Engineer "Forerunner" Battalion disaster response team commences the capability demo before the visiting Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) delegation at the 525CEBn training area in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on September 3, 2024.
The 525th Combat Engineer "Forerunner" Battalion disaster response team breaches a collapsed structure during the capability demo before the visiting Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) delegation at the 525CEBn training area in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on September 3, 2024.
The 525th Combat Engineer "Forerunner" Battalion disaster response team evacuates an earthquake victim during the capability demo before the visiting Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) delegation at the 525CEBn training area in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on September 3, 2024.
The 525th Combat Engineer "Forerunner" Battalion disaster response team rescues an earthquake victim during the capability demo before the visiting Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) delegation at the 525CEBn training area in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on September 3, 2024.
PA HADR team showcases earthquake response capabilities
The 525th Combat Engineer "Forerunner" Battalion (525CEBn) — the Philippine Army's premier disaster response unit — showcased its earthquake response capabilities in a demonstration before the visiting Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) delegation at the 525CEBn training area in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on September 3, 2024.
Amid the inclement weather, the Forerunner team utilized several HADR equipment donated by the Japanese government in 2021 during the rescue drill that focused on earthquake response. The demo is part of the four-year Japan-Philippines HADR Cooperation Project Framework that aims to enhance both forces’ capability to effectively respond to various types of disasters such as volcanic eruption, tsunami, earthquake and flood.
PA and JGSDF teams are also scheduled to conduct HADR practical exercises in Legazpi City, Albay on September 5.
Photos from the 525th Engineer Combat “Forerunner” Battalion
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