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Army, Air Force cap IOX ‘23

Army spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said that IOX 02-2023 has enhanced the PA’s and PAF’s interoperability, combat readiness and effectiveness

Lade Jean Kabagani · Oct 3, 2023, 12:22 AM

ARMY and Air Force troopers have acquired inter-operability skills and doctrines at the close of the IOX 02-2023. | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF Philippine Army 5th Division Public Affairs Office

The Philippine Army has concluded its Interoperability Exercise or IOX 02-2023 with the Philippine Air Force at the headquarters of the 5th Infantry Division in Gammu, Isabela.

The exercise was aimed at enhancing the combat readiness and strengthening the interoperability of the two branches of the military.

During the closing ceremony, Brig. Gen. Rocky J. Binag, Tactical Operations Wing Northern Luzon commander, emphasized that the exercise has enriched both the Army and Air Force with invaluable lessons and strong camaraderie among the troops.

A total of 836 participants from the Army and Air Force participated in the exercise, which included command post, field training, and subject matter expert exchanges.

The training covered such topics as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; air-to-ground operations; close air support; fast-rope insertion extraction system; military free fall; hoist, communication and support system; and sustainment operations.

Army spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said that IOX 02-2023 has enhanced the PA's and PAF's interoperability, combat readiness and effectiveness.

"The exercise also showcased the capabilities of the two branches of service, strengthened working relations, and evaluated tactics, techniques, and procedures to improve air-to-ground communication and operations," Trinidad said.