CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) successfully conducted an aerial resupply operation at Patag Island on April 27, 2024.
The Philippine Air Force NC212i aircraft was used to deliver essential goods to include food and medicine to government troops deployed on the remote island. The exercise aimed to conduct aerial resupply operation in two separate cargo drop scenarios; utilizing a parachute directly onto the island and cargo drop into the sea for retrieval by the stationed personnel.
This method of aerial resupply is part of the AFP's operational mix options for Commanders on the ground to ensure the well-being and operational effectiveness of its deployed personnel in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
The aerial resupply exercise was conducted as a unilateral event while the Multilateral Maritime Exercise was being conducted in WPS. The operation proceeded without any untoward incident.
The successful execution of the resupply operation underscores the AFP's commitment to ensuring the sustained support and readiness of its personnel deployed in WPS. It is expected to uplift the troops' morale and readiness while contributing to the stability and security of the region.///
Photo by AFP Western Command
