Two squads make their way to the exercise area during the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Exercise (AJEX) “DAGITPA” (Dagat-Langit-Lupa) at the La Paz sand dunes in Ilocos Norte on November 6, 2024.
Philippine Army (PA) troops perform a close-quarter battle (CQB) as part of the ongoing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Exercise (AJEX) “DAGITPA” (Dagat-Langit-Lupa) at the La Paz sand dunes in Ilocos Norte on November 6, 2024.
Philippine Army (PA) troops conduct defensive operations as part of the ongoing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Exercise (AJEX) “DAGITPA” (Dagat-Langit-Lupa) at the La Paz sand dunes in Ilocos Norte on November 6, 2024.
Philippine Army (PA) troops conducted defensive operations as part of the ongoing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Exercise (AJEX) “DAGITPA” (Dagat-Langit-Lupa) at the La Paz sand dunes in Ilocos Norte on November 6, 2024.
The eighth iteration of AJEX DAGIT-PA simulates the military’s territorial defense plan Oplan “Bantay Kalayaan." PA troops will work side-by-side with training participants from various major services in Joint Military Operations, Counter Landing Operations, and Special Forces Operations.
The exercise integrates the Navy, Air Force, Army, and Special Operations Forces to level up capabilities in joint operations. It also focuses on capability development training to enhance military tactics, techniques, and procedures across a wide range of operations. This joint exercise aims to capacitate troops for the implementation of the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) and enhance the AFP's responsiveness towards territorial defense.
Photos from the 5th Infantry "Star" Division
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