The Army's 53rd Infantry Battalion (53IB) conducted an enhancement training for a company of militiamen in Zamboanga del Sur to strengthen territorial defense operations. The training aims to equip Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) personnel with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively support territorial defense efforts and maintain peace and order in the province.
A COMPANY of militiamen underwent enhancement training in Zamboanga del Sur aimed to strengthen and bolster territorial defense operations in the province, the military said Tuesday, January 28, 2025.The Army’s 53rd Infantry Battalion said the primary aim of the training is to enhance the readiness of militia personnel, enabling them to support territorial defense operations effectively.
“The training specifically focuses on strengthening the CAA's ability to address potential security threats within their assigned area of operations,” the 53IB said.“As an integral part of territorial defense, the CAA is key in bolstering the military's presence in local communities. They contribute to intelligence gathering, support counter-insurgency efforts, and help maintain overall security for the local population,” the 53IB added.
TERRITORY DEFENSE MILITIAMEN TRAINING SECURITY ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR
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