Zambo Sur-based 1st ID starts training of 144 new recruits

From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 16): Zambo Sur-based 1st ID starts training of 144 new recruits

The Zamboanga Del Sur-based 1st Infantry Division has formally started the training of its 144 new recruits Saturday morning.

The trainees will undergo eight-month long jungle warfare and mountain operations course to test their suitability and aptitude as military men.

Training will be done at 1st Infantry Division headquarters in Kuta Cesar Sang-an, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur, unit spokesperson Capt. Jefferson Somera said.

He added that the 144 recruits, aged 21 to 26 came from the different provinces and tribes in Western Mindanao.

Somera said these men passed the rigid and meticulous screening and processing standard set by the Philippine Army.

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