00:00The Philippine Navy conducted a casualty evacuation simulation as part of the Multilateral Maritime Exercises of Balikatan 2025 earlier today.
00:10Commander Johan Crusada of the BRP Ramon Alcaraz explained that conducting such simulations,
00:18particularly those involving patient treatment aboard a ship,
00:21presents one of the most challenging conditions for military personnel
00:26and emphasized the importance of training soldiers to handle these critical situations effectively.
00:32Commander Crusada also clarified that the exercise is not in preparation for any potential attack,
00:39but is an essential component of their training, which can be applied to various crisis situations.
00:45The Philippine Navy also reiterated its commitment to the strengthening of its forces,
00:50maintaining focus on its mission despite the presence of Chinese Navy ships during the ongoing balikatan exercises.
