SNIPERS. Brig. Gen. Bagnus Gaerlan, acting commander of the Army's 1st Infantry Division, talks to the officers and men (inset) of the newly-activated 11th Division Sniper Company at Camp Maj. Cesar Sang-an in Pulacan, Zamboanga del Sur on Wednesday (Nov. 21, 2019). He told the snipers to train and work with dedication and pride to accomplish their tasks. (Photo courtesy of Army 1st ID PIO)
The Army’s 1st Infantry Division has activated a sniper company to boost the fighting capability of its operating units, a top military official said Thursday.
Brig. Gen. Bagnus Gaerlan, acting commander of the Army’s 1st Infantry Division, said the 11th Division Sniper Company (DSC) was activated Wednesday in a ceremony at Camp Maj. Cesar Sang-an in Pulacan, Zamboanga del Sur.
In his keynote speech, Gaerlan described the 11th DSC as a highly specialized force multiplier that will provide sniping capability to the Infantry Battalions of the 1st Infantry Division.
Gaerlan said the 11th DSC is also capable to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance operations to supported units. It is composed of five officers and sixty-three enlisted personnel, who were sniper-qualified and rifle experts that can efficiently shoot and neutralize targets or threat.
“Neutralization of local terrorist groups and other threats in our area of operation will easily be achieved since they can shoot the targets proficiently,” Gaerlan said.
He challenged the members of the 11th DSC “to train more and work with dedication and pride”.
“I expect you to be as vigorous, brave and be committed to serve and secure our constituents in our area of responsibility,” he said.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1086657
Brig. Gen. Bagnus Gaerlan, acting commander of the Army’s 1st Infantry Division, said the 11th Division Sniper Company (DSC) was activated Wednesday in a ceremony at Camp Maj. Cesar Sang-an in Pulacan, Zamboanga del Sur.
In his keynote speech, Gaerlan described the 11th DSC as a highly specialized force multiplier that will provide sniping capability to the Infantry Battalions of the 1st Infantry Division.
Gaerlan said the 11th DSC is also capable to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance operations to supported units. It is composed of five officers and sixty-three enlisted personnel, who were sniper-qualified and rifle experts that can efficiently shoot and neutralize targets or threat.
“Neutralization of local terrorist groups and other threats in our area of operation will easily be achieved since they can shoot the targets proficiently,” Gaerlan said.
He challenged the members of the 11th DSC “to train more and work with dedication and pride”.
“I expect you to be as vigorous, brave and be committed to serve and secure our constituents in our area of responsibility,” he said.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1086657
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