The 5th Infantry (DUTY BOUND) Battalion of the 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division is set to take over military operations and sustain peace and order in Butig, Lanao del Sur after their retraining closing ceremony held here Tuesday.
Led by Lt. Col. Romulus B. Rabara, the unit will replace the 49th Infantry Battalion, who will return to their mother unit, 9th Infantry Division, in Bicol Region.
Brig. Gen. Bagnus P. Gaerlan Jr., the Assistant Division Commander and keynote speaker, during his speech emphasized the importance of training and how it saves soldier’s lives if seriously internalized.
“In our pursuit and sustainment of peace and progress in Lanao del Sur, particularly in town of Butig, let integrity, loyalty and professionalism be your strong foundation”, said Brig. Gen. Gaerlan.
“Continue to be soldiers of peace and security by standing firm in guarding the welfare of the people, tapping the support and collective effort of our stakeholders, carrying on in reaching communities and relaying to them our government’s efforts”, said Brig. Gen. Gaerlan.
“Be a disciplined and responsible soldier who is always cautious in actions so that we may continue to sustain the progress that we have achieved in the pursuit of our mission”, added Brig. Gen. Gaerlan.
For 16 years, the unit before was a Cafgu battalion, administering Civilian Active Auxillaries (CAAs) in the area of responsibility of 1ID.
The battalion was then unfilled with troops and later was brought back to become a combat manuever unit last year.
In the same occasion, closing ceremony of the 11th Division Sniper Company was orchestrated.
The snipers are now combat-ready to support operating troops in 1ID’s area of operation.
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