During the send-off ceremony last 03 July 2009, 3 brand new Multi Purpose Attack Crafts (MPACs) were deployed to their operational area which is the SulBaTZ (Sulu, Basilan, Tawi-tawi, and Zamboanga). The acquisition of these Multi Purpose Attack Crafts (MPACs) is part of the capability building initiatives of the Armed Forces as outlined in its Modernization Program.

The addition of these 3 navy vessels is expected to help boost Team AFP’s quest for dominance in their areas of operation in terms of maritime law and law enforcement, seaborne operations, humanitarian activities, and direct and support roles in internal security operations.

The MPACs can cruise at top speed of up to 42 knots, mounted caliber 50 machine guns, and load up to 20 fully armed Marine Force Recon or Navy SEAL Teams, they will beef up the much needed floating assets in Palawan and Mindanao to run after violators of maritime, environmental, anti-drug, tariffs and customs, and immigration laws.