MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon, Feb. 20 (PIA) -- Soldiers of the 4th Division Training School (4DTS) welcomed their newly installed Commandant in an assumption of command ceremony, Wednesday, February 19, in Malaybalay City.
During the ceremony, the Acting School Sgt Major Francisco Tadle passed the unit’s colors to Maj. Gen. Franco Nemesio M Gacal, AFP, Commander of 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army as the Presiding General Officer and subsequently handed over to Lt. Col. Ronald M Illana as a symbol of responsibility and authority over 4DTS.
After the ceremonial passing of the unit color, Lt. Col. Illana signed his assumption order and gave his remarks expressing his gratitude for the trust and confidence accorded to him by Maj.Gen. Gacal for his designation as the new Commandant of the 4th Division Training School.
“I recognize the role of 4DTS to train soldiers and I will attempt in my best ability to train well-rounded soldiers that can readily adapt to the Division’s campaign without losing sight of the traditional and basic military skill and discipline of our Filipino Soldiers," he said.
He also urged the cooperation and commitment of his new team. 4DTS, “I am aware of my role to lead and motivate you. Let us give our 101% effort in training our soldiers so that we will have 200% confidence that they will come out alive in combat situations, effective and efficient in non-combat situations” he added.
Meanwhile, MGen.Gacal congratulated the newly installed Commandant of 4DTS, Lt. Col. Illana while expressing gratitude to the former Commandant Lt.Col. Allen Raymund C Tomas, for carrying out significant improvements of 4DTS during his stint in a short period. Lt Col Tomas was earlier reassigned as the Commanding Officer of the Security and Escort Battalion of Headquarters Philippine Army in Ft Bonifacio.
“We welcomed a very able competent Officer, Lt. Col. Illana, who performed well during his stint as the Battalion Commander of 8IB for carrying out his mission to achieve a genuine peace and development in his Area of Operation. His experiences will be useful to steer the will for the 4DTS towards accomplishment of its mission and prosperity towards greater heights,” he said.
He also encourages the new commandant to create some innovations for the good of the unit and continue to implement the Army’s thrust to further enhance the performance of 4DTS. Likewise, he reminded the troops of 4DTS to continue to serve with utmost commitment and dedication to support the new Commandant.
“Let us sustain the culture of excellence that you are well known for by providing the school with the best and the brightest trainors. Let us ensure the availability of all military training equipment, facilities, and resources so that every graduate of the school will be ready and capable to walk a tough road ahead,” he added.
The 4th Division Training School’s mission is to conduct Basic Soldier Skills Training, Specialization Training, In-service Training, and Unit Trainings for the organic personnel of the 4th Infantry Division.
The 4th Division Training School is manned with competent training staff that will continue to be thinking-forward by ensuring the delivery of responsive and right training that will contribute to the accomplishment of the 4th Infantry Division’s mission. (4DTS)
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