(Photo courtesy ofFirst Scout Ranger Regiment) MANILA - The Philippine Army (PA)'s First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR) is taking care of the mental health of its officers and enlisted personnel through its "behavioral hygiene hub" (BHH) at Camp Tecson in San Miguel town, Bulacan province. "Since its establishment in 2019, the hub was originally known as the Regiment Integrated Counselling Office (RICO) but was recently renamed as BHH. The unit focuses on assisting every soldier to create goals that will help them achieve a dynamic military career. The office also gives counseling to promote development concerning both personal characteristics and interpersonal competencies," said PA spokesperson, Col. Xerxes Trinidad, in a statement Thursday. He added that the BHH also supports the command guidance of PA chief, Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., that puts a premium on the physical and mental health of soldiers who are considered the Army's most valuable resource. &q
(Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) MANILA - The Philippine Army's (PA) First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR) and the Indonesian Army's Special Forces Command have formally concluded their two-week virtual training. In a statement Wednesday night, Army spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said the Training Activity Indonesia-Philippines (TA DOLPHINE XIII-2021) aims to enhance the capability and interoperability of the two elite units in urban and jungle warfare special operations. The activity which ran from November 8 to 22 enabled FSRR and the Indonesian Army's Komando Pasukan Khusus (KOPASSUS) Special Forces Command to share best practices in counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, and military decision-making. FSSR commander, Brig. Gen. Freddie Dela Cruz, said the joint training activity had strengthened the relationship between the Philippine Army and the Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Darat (TNI-AD). "The strong relationship of both armies is necessary for improv