U.S. Marines: Close Quarters Combat Drills in the Philippines

Exercise KAMANDAG is an annual, bilateral training event led by the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). The name is an acronym for the Filipino phrase Kaagapay Ng Mga Mandirigma Ng Dagat, which translates to "Cooperation of the Warriors of the Sea." While originally a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines, it has evolved into a significant multilateral event involving partners like Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.