LAOAG CITY— The U.S. Army Pacific’s 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (1MDTF) and the Philippine Army conducted a training on high-altitude balloon system launch at Laoag International Airport.
The activity is part of the recent Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) Exercise held in Laoag, Ilocos Norte.
The 1MDTF launches the high-altitude balloons from the airport toward the ocean The high-altitude balloons include weather monitoring capabilities, which play a vital role in responding to natural disasters and crises, providing critical information to enhance maritime domain awareness and support timely decision-making.
Philippine Army Maj. Gen. Leodevic Guinid and USARPAC Deputy Commanding General Lt. Gen. James Jarrard served as observers in the activity.
The use of high-altitude balloons adheres to international law, Philippine domestic law, and standards governing navigational freedoms and safety of flight, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. The command is actively working closely with pertinent authorities and air traffic control agencies to ensure the safety of people on the ground and nearby civil and military aircraft.
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