THE PHILIPPINE Army (PA) and the Philippine Air Force (PAF) strengthened the foundation for future joint air-to-ground operations as the two service branches wrapped up the five-day PA-PAF Interoperability Exercise (IOX) at the 5th Infantry Division Headquarters, Camp Melchor Dela Cruz, Upi, Gamu, Isabela on Oct. 11.
A total of 1,100 PA and 351 PAF personnel participated in Command Post Exercise/Staff Exercise (CPX/STAFFEX), Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), and Field Training Exercise (FTX) during the 3rd PA-PAF IOX.
The said interoperability exercise also provided an opportunity to evaluate and improve their ability to conduct joint air and ground missions to ensure readiness in territorial defense operations.
Photos from the Philippine Army Public Affairs Office
