Troops from the First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSSR) and the US Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) began a joint training exercise aimed at improving both forces' sniping capabilities in the jungle and urban environments.

In a statement issued Wednesday, Philippine Army (PA) spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said the training began on March 6 at the FSSR base in Camp Tecson, San Miguel, Bulacan.

The training course known as Exercise SOCPAC Piston (ESP) 23-2, formerly known as Exercise Balance Piston, is expected to conclude within this month, he said.

Meanwhile, the Army Signal Regiment unveiled its new warehouse facility on Tuesday.

Col. Alejandro J. Papa, commander of the Army Signal Regiment, stated that the new warehouse would aid in the preservation and maintenance of the PA's C4S assets.