Philippine Army Capt. Elna Ban, Special Operations Command, looks over a handout for the breakout session at the Bilateral Battle Staff Academic Seminar during Exercise Balikatan 21 in Taguig City, Ph., April 15, 2021. Balikatan training objectives, such as mutual defense, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, promote realistic training that supports Philippine and regional security.

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