The all-out military operations against Abu Sayyaf, invited
the US army for a joint exercise, under Visiting Forces Agreement(VFA).
The 3-week exercise training was called "Balance Piston".
The army-to-army combat exercise focused on markmanship,
helicopter medical evaluation, combat lifesaving techniques, and
other millitary airborne to medical operations.
"It is focused on enhancing the AFP war fighting capability
and interoperability with US forces," said Captain Eugem Espino
The death of a fresh graduate of the Philippine Military Academy along with 5 more soldiers in the
hands of Abu Sayyaf, triggered an intensified military operation. The traing is expected to
end on the 26th of November.
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