PANO – A drill for task forces of ADMM+ member nations was held on May 4th as part of the ADMM+ Maritime Security and Counter-terrorism field training exercise.

The drill was held in a coastal area about 50km from Muara port of Brunei. Task forces from 11 countries participated in the event, which captured the attention of all participating ADMM+ countries. Brunei officials also came to the drill.

Chopper and ship in the drill

According to the scenario, a ship was held hostage by ‘terrorists’. The ‘kidnappers’ demanded  authorities free their arrested fellow-terrorists. They also set other demands.

Receiving orders from the multinational headquarters, the task forces, consisting of 60 troops from 11 ADMM+ countries, coordinated, deployed forces, attacked the terrorists, and freed the hostages.

The drill ended with success, meeting all set requirements.

On May 5th, ships of participating countries will start a five-day field naval exercise.

Translated by Thanh Giang