Video

Video by Cpl. Dean Gurule

MRF-SEA Marines conduct a CBRN reconnaissance and surveillance SMEE with the Philippine Marine Corps

Marine Rotational Force - Southeast Asia

Nov. 12, 2023 | 3:47

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, instructs members of the Philippine Marine Corps on reconnaissance and surveillance and decontamination procedures as a part of a subject matter expert exchange during KAMANDAG 7, in Zamboanga, Philippines, Nov. 12, 2023. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps led exercise aimed at improving readiness, alliances, and mutual capabilities in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the seventh iteration of this exercise and includes participants from Japan, the Republic of Korea, and observers from the United Kingdom. MRF-SEA is a Marine Corps Forces Pacific operational model which involves planned exchanges with subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allies and Partners, and positions I MEF forces west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps video Cpl. By Dean Gurule) 