U.S. Military and Philippine Coast Guard Conduct Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training
Civilian Military Support Element-Philippines (CMSE-PHL) conducted Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training with officers and crew of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) BRP Gabriela Silang, and medical officers of the PCG Nursing Corps, October 21 to 24, 2021. The training was designed to mirror real world medical situations likely to be encountered by the crew of the BRP Gabriela Silang, and culminated with an exercise designed to replicate a real maritime law enforcement boarding operation. This training partnership exemplifies the close relationship between U.S. and Philippine friends, partners, and allies in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region by strengthening maritime law enforcement and maritime search and rescue capabilities.
