JOLO, Sulu -The 11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division (11ID) welcomed 237 new privates in the Philippine Army during the Closing Ceremony and Entrustment of Firearms of Candidate Soldier Course (MAKUSUG) Class 620-2020, last, June 8, 2020 at the 11th Division (MASTAL) Training School, Camp Bud Datu, Indanan, Sulu.
The MAKUSUG Class composed of Tausugs was the first batch of candidate soldiers who were trained in 11DTS headed by Colonel Wendell J Basat GSC (FA) PA and eventually graduated with 217 males and 20 females.
Colonel Basat stated that the class name which stands for “Muslim at Kristiano, Unang Susulong Upang Gapiin ang Terrorismo sa Sulu” reflects the candidate soldiers’ commitment in maintaining peace in Lupah Sug. “The military profession knows no religion. Muslims and Christians alike are truly committed in preventing lawlessness in Sulu,” he added. Furthermore, the new privates will be immediately deployed as organic personnel of 11ID.
For four months, the students had undergone various skills training such as Marksmanship, Field Survival, Land Navigation, Map Reading and Field Training Exercises with the aim of equipping them with the best military disciplines and principles.
Their graduation had pushed through despite the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining the necessary health protocols throughout the ceremony. Hence, no visitors were allowed to attend the said ceremony.
The 11ID had endeavored to prioritize citizens of Sulu in its recruitment for both regular and special enlistment of candidate soldiers. The purpose is not only to help their families but at the same time to enable the Tausugs become one with the AFP in sustaining peace in their homeland.
Sulu Governor Abdusakur M. Tan emphasized the important role of Tausugs in peace-building. “Sa lahat estratihiya ng pamahalaan sa pagsugpo ng terrorismo, ito ang pinaka-epektibo. Matutulongan ninyo ang inyong pamilya lalo na ang komunidad sa pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan. Huwag kayong magpagamit sa kasamaan at gawin sa tama ang inyong sinumpaan,” he added.
Meanwhile, Major General Corleto S. Vinluan Jr., Commander of 11th Infantry Division encouraged the new privates to become productive soldiers of AFP. “Huwag ninyong kakalimutan lahat ng naituro sa inyo ng 11DTS at lakasan ang loob sa lahat ng hamon ng buhay. Kayo ay magiging kaagapay na sa pagsasakatuparan ng ating misyon upang makamit ang tunay na kapayapaan at kaunlaran dito sa ating bayan,” he said.
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