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AFP reservists participate in first MOBEX 2023 in JTF-NCR Joint Operational Area

QUEZON CITY, (PIA)--A total of 260 reservists participated in the first-ever Ready Reserve Units and Affiliated Reserve Units Mobilization Exercise (MOBEX) 2023 in JTF-NCR Area of Operations at City Hl Comed, San Juan City, June 4.

The activity was facilitated by Joint Task Force National Capital Region and the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist and Retiree Affairs, J9 wherein San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, Chairperson of regional peace and order council served as the guest of honor and speaker.

Among the highlights of the activity were Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Capability Inspection, Counter Terrorism exercises, Senior Reservist Leaders Executive Session and Lectures and Presentation such as Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan of San Juan City, JTF-NCR Campaign Brief and OJ9 Updates on Reserve Force Development Program.

Moreover, they also showcased the Static HADR Capability Display of Reserve Force in NCR.

“Mahalagang mahasa ang kakayahan ng mga reservists mula sa iba't ibang major services ng Armed Forces of the Philippines,” Mayor Zamora said.

Zamora said that Civil Defense Action Group Command Unit can serve as a command center equipped with CCTV monitors and internet connection, powered by a generator in case of power outage.

“They also have a truck with a comfort room and shower, as well as firefighting equipment and a mobile kitchen. Whether there are terrorist activities, disasters like earthquakes or floods, or any other events that may disrupt our lives, we have the necessary equipment, and not only that, we have manpower to assist us,” the Mayor said.

He then encouraged his colleagues in the Metro Manila council to strengthen the reserve force in each city.

The first ever MOBEX 2023 aims to test and evaluate the readiness and capability of the participants in HADRO and/or Warfighting to successfully integrate them into the Regular Forces when addressing different threat scenarios and national emergencies as the needs arises. (afp/pia-ncr)

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