KAMANDAG
"In collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, along with participants from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, will conduct KAMANDAG 2 from Oct. 1-10, 2018, at multiple locations on the island of Luzon, Philippines.
The purpose of this Philippines-led exercise is to conduct military exchanges between Philippine, Japanese and U.S. forces. Exercise training will enhance cooperation and interoperability between all three militaries as we... read more
"In collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, along with participants from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, will conduct KAMANDAG 2 from Oct. 1-10, 2018, at multiple locations on the island of Luzon, Philippines.
The purpose of this Philippines-led exercise is to conduct military exchanges between Philippine, Japanese and U.S. forces. Exercise training will enhance cooperation and interoperability between all three militaries as we continue to share information and provide support to each other through a range of military operations.
KAMANDAG 2 will enable military-to-military exchanges focused on enhancing counter terrorism and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities, as well as humanitarian and civic assistance projects. Military service members from all three countries will work together in order to develop improved techniques and procedures, enabling them to learn and grow both tactically and culturally.
KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Mandirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Alongside the Warriors of the Sea,” highlighting the partnership between the Filipino and United States militaries. KAMANDAG 2 will increase overall Philippine, Japanese and U.S. readiness, improve combined responsiveness to crises in the Indo-Pacific region, and further reinforce our decades-long partnerships." show less
