Soldiers’ first retraining for 2013 opens

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 21): Soldiers’ first retraining for 2013 opens

CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City -- The Division Reenlistment Office of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division opened the Restructured Reenlistment Training (RRT) at the Division’s Grandstand, January 19. The program started with an opening prayer offered by Division Sergeant Major Rodrigo A Litang Sr, which was followed by the presentation of students by Lieutenant Colonel Juanito B Vertudez, division reenlistment officer.

Lieutenant Colonel Rene R Cañete, assistant chief of staff for Education and Training, G8 declared the opening of the students of Restructured Reenlistment Training (RRT) Batch 01 – 2013 and subsequently introduced the keynote speaker.

A total of 118 enlisted personnel from the line units under 4ID had joined the 14-day training that aims to teach soldiers on the basic skill of soldiery necessary in the performance of their task as combatant in the battlefield. Since they were already taught of this during their pre-soldiery training, this training serves as a refresher. This training is mandatory for a soldier to undergo every three years of his service as a pre-requisite for him to be re-enlisted to the regular force of the Armed Forces.

In this training, although of brief duration, the soldiers will be taught Air-to-Ground Operations, Combat Life Saver, Immediate Action Drill, Communication Security, Mechanized Infantry Drill, Forward Observer, Marksmanship, and Cultural Sensitivity which are all basic for a soldier to learn. The Disaster Emergency and Rescue Training (Deart) was also incorporated in order to prepare soldiers in the event of any disaster. Another subject was further added to the program of instruction which will help the soldiers in the discharge of their duties during election, the election-related resolutions and laws.

Lieutenant Colonel Rolando C Dumawa, assistant chief of staff for CMO, G7 the keynote speaker during the program, inspired the students in his speech and encouraged them to be more disciplined and do the right thing as prescribe by the Army Vision of “A World Class Army that is a source of national pride.”  He emphasized to everybody that by being a more responsive and motivated soldier we can help the Army in the attainment of its vision.

He further reminded the soldiers that they should be able to understand the Internal Peace Security Plan (IPSP) “Bayanihan” as the contribution of the Armed Forces to the permanent closure of the armed conflict in the country. He also told soldiers that as agent of the state we are first expected to advocate and adhere to human rights law as one of our good tools in winning the peace.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Eugenio Julio C Osias IV, 4ID spokesperson said RRT students should be attentive and take the training seriously for them to be more proficient in combat and other skills necessary for them to efficiently perform their tasks as soldiers of the people.

This training will also help the individual soldier to enhance their ability to lead and develop their time-management skills. Also, they should also remember the importance of having a healthy mind and body which is essential in our profession as soldiers. (4CMO/4ID/PA/PIA10)

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