Sanduguan Military Exercise

The Sanduguan Military Exercise is a joint military exercise between the signatories of the Sunshine Treaty Organization Pact. Its goal is to maximize the efficiency of teamwork between the armed forces of different nations when the need arises.

Six members from the treaty showed their interest to participate in the military exercise however it was soon reduced to only six participants after one member withdrawn his membership from STOP.

The date of the military exercise was first scheduled to start on May 7 but because of bad weather condition due to a typhoon, the exercise was postponed until May 9.

Etymology
Sanduguan comes from the word sandugo which translates to. Sanduguans were usually held during the of the Philippines. Traditionally, it is done by two men by making a small cut on their wrists and pouring the blood into a glass. Afterward, the two men would drink each other's blood signifying unity, trust, comradery, and friendship. The practice of Sanduguan was also used to sign contracts, treaties, pacts and alliances.

Participants
Pacific Empire (host) NewAustralia United States of JBR Deltoran Republic Prussian Empire Union of Midway United Replubics

Day One
May 9 marked the first day of the Sanduguan military exercise. At 10:00 AM (UTC+8), Emperor Frank Jaegar formally gave a speech to welcome the participants from different nations. Afterward, Fuhrer Roy Mustang briefed the participants of the schedule for the military exercise and gave them a tour throughout the venue. At 2:00 PM, an exhibition of from the newest military hardware and equipment of the Pacific Empire was given to attract potential buyers. The rest of the day was given for the respective participants to prepare for the upcoming activities in the next two days.