MAJOR General Ignatius Patrimonio, commander of the 11th Infantry "Alakdan" Division and Joint Task Force (JTF)-Sulu, led the Alakdan Troopers on a “10-kilometer Foot March” in the province of Sulu.
The 10-kilometer walk held on Thursday, July 14, started at the headquarters of JTF-Sulu at Camp General Teodulfo Bautista in Bus-bus village, Jolo, the province’s capital to Quezon Beach in Buhanginan village, Patikul.
Patrimonio said the activity tested the readiness of the Alakdan troopers, specifically on their abilities to effectively and rapidly act in operational circumstances.
The activity is an Alakdan culture and an important component of Army readiness that projects military discipline as an essential part for its members to help build character and contribute to a cohesive team, Patrimonio said.
He lauded the Alakdan troopers for their active participation in the activity and to the Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battalion as the unit primarily responsible for organizing the exercise.
He noted that the “Foot March” is a method of moving troops from one place to another when transportation is not available and distance to be covered is relatively short. (SunStar Zamboanga)