168 new enlisted troops augment Capiz-based 3rd ID

From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 28): 168 new enlisted troops augment Capiz-based 3rd ID

An additional 168 enlisted troopers have formally joined the roster of the Capiz-based 3rd Infantry Division Wednesday.

They are members of Candidate Soldier Class (CSC) 388 and 389, said 3rd Infantry Division spokesperson Lt. Col. Ray Tiongson.

They were also formally entrusted with their weapons during Wednesday's graduation ceremonies after successfully passing the six months CSC and Scout Ranger Orientation Course held at the Division Training School in Camp General Macario Peralta Jr., Jamindan, Capiz.

Tiongson said training of these troopers started last Oct. 26 with the aim of providing them with the basic knowledge and skills of soldiery, to develop their character worthy to become members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and to prepare them to perform duties as riflemen and automatic riflemen of the infantry squads.

Jovel Jovena, a BS Tourism Management graduate from Brgy Uyong, Sigma, Capiz received the Commander, 3rd Infantry Division Award for graduating Number 1, besting 83 others in Class 388 with a general point average of 89.76 percent in all evaluated subjects both academic and non-academic in the said training.

Ven Gador, a BS Information Technology graduate from Brgy. Suay, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental topped the Class 389 besting 83 others. He has a general point average of 89.80 percent in all evaluated subjects both academic and non-academic courses.

He also received the Commander, 3rd Infantry Division Award.

3rd Infantry Division commander Brig. Gen. Harold Cabreros urged the new members of his unit to strictly observe and respect Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law and the Rule of Law and be guided by the Army Transformation Roadmap in exercising their mandate to serve the people and secure the communities.

He also reminded the newly enlisted soldiers that in war fighting, not only modern technology in weaponry, equipment and war machines will dictate who will win the battle. Discipline and determination are also factors in winning.

“To the new members of Team Spearhead, I believe that you have attained the basic knowledge and skills that the soldier must know and do, and developed the character that you must be. Continue to develop those attributes and always focus on your job as we intensify our efforts in sustaining the gains in peace and security in our area of responsibility,” Cabreros said.

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