CAPAS, Tarlac – At least six ﴾6) gold, six ﴾6) silver and nine ﴾9) bronze medals were proudly received by the Philippine Army shooting team on the 5th daily awarding ceremonies held at the ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet ﴾AARM) Grandstand today December 5, 2016. It can be recalled that the AARM 2016 was opened on November 28, 2016, in Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac which will culminate on December 7, 2016.
The three (3) gold medals were earned in rifle, two (2) from Carbine, and one (1) from Pistol (Men) event competitions. Three (3) silver medals were earned in Carbine, two (2) from Pistol (Men) events, and one (1) from rifle event competitions. Nine (9) bronze medals were earned in Pistol (Men), 4; Pistol (Ladies), 2; Machine Gun, 1; Carbine, 1; and Rifle event competitions.
Task Force AARM Commander Brig. Gen. Herminigildo Francisco C. Aquino said that this annual event is all about friendship and unity among armies of ASEAN countries. “Our Philippine Army shooters are using locally made firearms. At the end of this event, we are all winners here as this event strengthens bilateral relations among ASEAN armies, develop capabilities, and contribute to regional stability”, BGen. Aquino said
BGen. Aquino is the current Commander of the Philippine Army’s Training and Doctrine Command.
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