"Marines Deploy New Rotational Force to Philippines for Southeast Asia Operations"
The Marine Rotational Force - Southeast Asia has deployed to the Philippines for a series of back-to-back exercises, including the multinational naval exercise Sama Sama. The rotational force will engage in various training activities with counterparts from Malaysia and Indonesia, demonstrating adaptability and enabling operations across the Indo-Pacific region. The force's composition and duration can be adjusted, and it is optimized for security cooperation engagements while also being prepared for crisis or contingency response. The exercises will cover a range of operations, including heliborne operations, amphibious raids, coastal defense, and live-fire exercises.