U.S. military holdstactical combat casualty training in Zambales
Law enforcement and maritime search and r escu e.
IBA, Zambales---The U.S. Civil-Military Support Element-Philippines (CMSE-PHL) recently conducted Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Medical First Responder training with the Philippine National Police-Maritime Group (PNP-MG) and Bantay Dagat in Iba, Zambales to support their maritime search and rescue and law enforcement mi ssi ons.
A total of 55 uniformed and volunteer Philippine personnel participated in the trainings held between November 22 to 27 and December 12 to 16, 2021. The sessions enhanced the PNPMG’s ability to respond to and treat both trauma and drowning injuries that they could encounter in the line of duty.
The training directly supported PNP-MG’s coastal policing mission, while the basic life-saving techniques introduced to Bantay Dagat provided the volunteer organization the ability to better respond to medical emergencies, including assisting Iba residents who earn their living fishing in the West Philippine Sea.
“Our team is proud to train with the PNPMG and support them in their missions in the West Philippine
Sea,” said Capt. Richard Hinman, CMSE-PHL Team Leader. “We have been continuously impressed by their professionalism, dedication, and capability, and hope to continue our strong partnerships in Zambal es.”
Iba PNP-MG Station Chief PLTC Rommel DG Sobrido said, “The medical training provided by CMSE-PHL will be of great aid to the community we serve and is a prime example of how our partnership can benefit the people of the Philippines.”
The training partnership exemplifies the close relationship between U.S. and Philippine friends, partners, and allies in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region by strengthening maritime
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