Army issues new combat trucks to field units in Caraga
BUTUAN CITY, Sept 21 – A newly acquired 27 KM450 and seven KM451 purchased from South Korea were recently issued to supplement the existing operational military trucks and to enhance the mobility capability of the army troops deployed at the battalion headquarters in Caraga region.
Rev. Fr. Joshue Cadorna, rector of Order of Discalced Augustinians and Fr. Catalino Mabale led the ceremonial blessing of the 34 newly-acquired military vehicles held at the Advance Command Post, Camp Bancasi, this city.
The provision of the conveyance assets also aims to upgrade the capability of the military personnel as they perform internal and external operations and to provide operation convenience of medical staff and patients.
The KM451 units, which serve as military ambulance will be utilized not only by the soldiers but also by the civilian patients. It is fully air conditioned and complete with emergency medical treatment equipment and drugs.
According to MGen Benjamin Madrigal Jr., commander of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, Phil. Army, aside from acquisition of the new military trucks they have also improved the coordination with the hospitals through a memorandum to provide a speedy medical response in order to save more lives.
“It is part of the continuous modernization program in which these vehicles will serve as transportation equipment for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations,” said Madrigal.
Meanwhile, Lt Col Rey Pasco, commanding officer of the 4th civil-military operations battalion, Phil. Army was grateful for the additional KM units. He assured that they will see to it that the vehicles will be mobilized accordingly to really serve its purpose, and that proper maintenance and driving protocols will be observed by the personnel incharge. (Venus L. Garcia/PIA-Caraga)
