Thursday, June 20, 2019

Alberto visits PH Army reserve training school

From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 21, 2019): Alberto visits PH Army reserve training school


Photo courtesy: Office of the Army Chief Public Affairs

With military reserve units being eyed to play a larger role in the country's defense, the Army Reserve Command (ARESCOM) Training School at Camp Region De Dios, Tanza, Cavite showcased its war-fighting facilities and capability to Philippine Army (PA) head, Lt. Gen. Macairog S. Alberto Thursday.

"The Army Reserve Component is a significant sector in nation building, thus we recognize their contributions alongside our regular forces in promoting peace and development. They are our silent partners in ensuring that we have a pool of volunteers who will respond especially in national emergencies," Alberto said.

Also, the event was part of a three-day Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) forum which aims to set a standard and monitoring system for the proper implementation of all reservists and retirees affairs training, PA spokesperson Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said Friday.

Students, pre-deployment trainee students, drillmaster training students and ARESCOM personnel took part in the demonstration.

ARESCOM personnel also showed how mortars are used as well as its other firearms, all-terrain vehicles and how to drive and operate it.

Zagala said the training school provides a base expansion for the regular force in the event of war, invasion, and rebellion and renders humanitarian assistance and disaster relief during calamities.

It also assists in socio-economic development initiatives, including protection to government facilities and vital installations.

ARESCOM has also extended its training to public and private organizations that ought to train its members on disaster response and security operations. It even serves as a venue for team-building activities that promotes discipline, service, and unity.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1072940

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