THE 10TH Infantry Division (10ID) has marked a milestone in military medical capabilities after completing the Philippine Army’s first-ever Forward Treatment Unit (FTU) readiness training.
The nine-day program culminated in a rigorous 72-hour practical exercise designed to sharpen the field proficiency and emergency response of 10ID health service personnel.
The training focuses on delivering rapid, critical medical care to frontline troops during combat operations, particularly in remote areas where access to fixed medical facilities is severely constrained.
To ensure realistic tactical application, the curriculum integrated key medical lessons and operational insights from major urban engagements, including the Marawi and Zamboanga sieges.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, 10ID chief of staff COL Silas Trasmontero emphasized that a responsive and highly capable medical support system is essential to sustaining gains in internal security operations while bolstering troops assigned to territorial defense missions.
Meanwhile, 10ID commander MGEN Alvin Luzon highlighted that elevating frontline health service capabilities is central to the division’s strategic transition.
The enhancement aligns with the military’s shift toward external security operations under the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Operations framework.
The initiative underscores the Agila Division’s commitment to force preservation, operational readiness, and the overall well-being of soldiers deployed in complex security environments.
