PH, US Marines hold first war games in Okinawa

A Philippine Marine gives a signal from inside an Assault Amphibious vehicle alongside a U.S. Marine. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan A. Talley

The Philippine and United States (US) Marines conducted their first US military base training in Okinawa, Japan to bolster combined security operations.

“This training benefits both forces moving forward as they continue to work together during exercises such as Kamandag this October to bolster Philippine amphibious capability and combined security operations,” the US embassy in the Philippines said in a statement.

From July 11 to 26, Philippine Marines from Assault Armor Battalion and U.S. Marines from Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division trained together on how to utilize amphibious assault vehicles.

“During the training, Philippine Marines learned different amphibious skills such as hand signaling, egress training, and water operations,” the US embassy said.

“They also familiarized themselves with maintenance procedures, logistical planning, and facility capabilities,” the embassy added.