(7 May 1996) English/Nat
Nearly 1,500 U-S sailors are in the Philippines for joint military exercises with their Philippine counterparts.
The 10-day long joint exercises are a good will gesture by both the countries.
The Philippines was once the site of the largest American military base outside the United States.
American sailors are back in the Philippines.
The last U-S base was closed in November 1992 when the Philippine Senate voted not to extend its lease.
But this time it is for a joint military exercise.
American and Filipino marines storm the beach of Ternate in Cavite province Monday.
The exercises are called "Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training" or "CARAT '96".
U-S frigates George Philip and Mahlon Tisdale, the amphibious ship Germantown and the submarine Bajolla docked on Philippine shores for the training.
The amphibious landing conducted in Cavite on Monday was the highlight of the exercise.
During the ship-to-shore movements, marine corps teams used landing craft air cushioned vehicles(LCAC's), amphibious assault vehicles (AAV's) and helicopters.
Once ashore, the combined elements simulated taking their objectives in a war-like setting.
The U-S officer spoke about the objectives of the exercises.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"The main purpose of this training is enhance inter-operability between U-S Navy marines
and the Philippine Navy marines and also to foster goodwill between the two services - continued goodwill and share training tactics."
SUPER CAPTION: Lieutenant Dane Lajoye, U-S Navy Spokesman
Carat '96 continues this week with live-firing exercises at sea, maneuvering drills and training lectures on a variety of naval topics.
It concludes on Friday.
The U-S may be the only super power left is the world, but it will not ignore the growing strength of the Asian countries.
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