The Philippine Air Force (PAF) conducted the Sanay Bagwis 02-2025 Field Training Exercises at two air bases in Central Luzon — Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, and Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base in Capas, Tarlac — on 26 and 27 November.
According to the PAF, the training exercises featured high-intensity simulations in Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Fast Rope Insertion and Extrication System (FRIES), and Battle Air Interdiction (BAI).
The two-day exercise showcased the Air Force’s growing capability to respond to modern battlefield demands, highlighting advanced search, rescue, and extraction operations.
Using PZL-W3 Sokol and S-70i Black Hawk helicopters, aircrew teams demonstrated rapid search and sustainment procedures, rescuing simulated casualties under high-risk conditions.
These drills strengthened the Air Force’s operational flexibility, ensuring it can respond to emergencies, recover personnel, and maintain mission continuity even in contested environments.
The Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise emphasized lifesaving interventions for troops operating in hostile zones.
The activity also featured FRIES, allowing personnel to deploy and retrieve swiftly in confined or threat-sensitive areas. Military personnel and medical responders practiced critical, time-sensitive procedures aimed at reducing battlefield fatalities and improving survivability under fire.
Meanwhile, the Battle Air Interdiction scenario underscored the importance of multi-domain coordination. The PAF’s FA-50 aircraft executed precision operations to neutralize simulated threats, reinforcing the service’s capability to support joint missions and deliver decisive effects during complex, high-threat engagements.
Through Sanay Bagwis 02-2025, the Philippine Air Force reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening operational readiness, sharpening its tactical edge, and ensuring it remains fully prepared to protect both airmen and the nation amid evolving security environments.