Operation Audacity
| Operation Audacity | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Banisilan complex, Cotabato, Philippines 7°22′57″N 124°49′06″E / 7.3826°N 124.8183°E | |
| Result | Philippine government victory |
Philippines
Moro Islamic Liberation Front
Raymundo Ortezo
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine Army
- 6th Infantry Division
- 1st Scout Ranger Regiment
- Light Armor Battalion
Philippine Air Force
- Composite Task Group 12
Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF)Operation Audacity (
Plan
Three task groups were organized for the operation. The 602nd Infantry Brigade formed the core of the first (TG "A"), while the 603rd Infantry Brigade did the same for the second (TG "B"). The third was a reserve force (TG "C"). The infantry was supported by artillery and Philippine Air Force units under 6th Infantry Division control.
Battle
TG "A" moved northwest toward the Maladugao River and clashed with the MILF forces east of the river. TG "B" moved north towards the eastern slopes of Mt. Table, occupying the high ground. TG "C" secured their areas of operation and prevented the conflict from spreading to neighboring municipalities. Philippine Air Force's Composite Tactical Group 12 provided air support, medical evacuation, resupply and troop insertion missions.
Aftermath
The government forces achieved all their mission objectives. Casualties were light on both sides with two government troopers dead and five MILF killed.
See also
- 2000 Philippine campaign against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front
- Bangsamoro peace process
- Moro conflict
References
- ^ ISBN 978-971-94342-0-7.