Witness an intense showdown as the U.S. Army Green Berets face off against the Philippines Special Forces in an epic closequarters battle training session. Watch as the elite soldiers from both nations showcase their skills and tactics during Balikatan 24 in Rizal, Palawan, Philippines. Stay tuned to see which special operations unit will come out on top in this thrilling military exercise. Don't miss a moment of the action!

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Balikatan 24: SOCOM AFP, 1SFG(A), CloseQuarters Battle Training
RIZAL, PHILIPPINES
04.27.2024

U.S. Army Green Berets from 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct closequarters battle training with service members from Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command 5th Scout Ranger Company, 5th Scout Ranger Battalion, 1st Scout Ranger Regiment1st Light Reaction Company, 1st Light Reaction Battalion, Light Reaction Regiment, and the Philippine National Police Special Action Force during Balikatan 24 in Rizal, Palawan, Philippines, April 27, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Asa Bingham) (Portions of this image have been blurred for security reasons.)

Film Credits: Video by Staff Sgt. Asa Bingham
U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific