Manila, U.S. war games plan defence of oil rigs (Reuters)

[Eugene]

Manila, U.S. war games plan defence of oil rigs
20 Feb 2007 10:53:46 GMT
Source: Reuters

MANILA, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The United States and the Philippines began drafting plans on
Tuesday to deal with maritime security threats, including how to defend the Asian country's
oil and gas rigs and pipelines from potential attacks.

About 130 military planners -- including observers from Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia --
will simulate several scenarios dealing with threats such as terrorism, piracy and smuggling
over the next seven days.

As part of annual U.S.-Philippine war games, the countries will also look at other specific
threats, such as potential terror threats on oil and gas platforms and pipelines.

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General Hermogenes Esperon, military's chief of staff, said the tabletop exercises would help
prepare both Philippine and U.S. troops on how to deal with real-life incidents.

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Full article: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/MAN9857.htm

[bemildred]

1. LOL. Could that be more transparent? nt