Battle Tanks

Battle tanks are the most effective tool for infantry cover during an assault. It is considered to be a vital force that usually changes the tide of battle due to its strong fire power and armor capability. The Philippine problem on insurgency is considered to be the longest internal security threat of the nation. The rugged terrain of the country side where armed confrontations between the government and it enemies takes place needs a type of tanks that is mobile and at least armed with high power weapons such .30 caliber and .50 caliber machine guns. The enemy has only small rifle weapons and limited resources but has mastery of the terrain. The government troops are well equipped compared to its enemies but terrain mastery is a problem. The role of battle tanks in the field is to give a concentrated fire and armor capability for troops to maneuver and set up a position of advantage during combat. It is an advantage that has long been enjoyed by troops of the government against its enemies. The only problem is its maintenance and proper distribution wherein majority of the governments light armored tanks are located in Mindanao. The Armed forces of the Philippines has a variety of battle tanks that serves along side the infantry as support units these are V-300 commandos, V150 commandos, Scorpion tanks, M-113 APC and the newest addition the SIMBA tanks .