From Panay News (Feb 15, 2022): 3ID forms reserve forces battalion (By Ruby P. Silubrico)
The newly-created 603rd Battalion is the first model-ready reserve Infantry Battalion in Capiz. 3ID PHOTO
The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) created a new battalion for the reserve forces in the province of Capiz.
The launching was held on Feb. 12 at the Community Defense Center, 6th Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command in Barangay Timpas, Panitan, Capiz.
The 603rd Battalion is the first model-ready reserve Infantry Battalion (IB) in Capiz, said Police Captain Kim Apitong, 3ID spokesperson.
“The reserve forces will intensify the efforts of state forces pertaining to peace, security and development. With the medical, technical, educational and other capabilities possessed by the reservists, the new battalion will play a vital role in the overall peace campaign of the Armed Forces not only in this region but in the whole country as well,” Apitong said.
Major General Benedict Arevalo of the 3ID led the launching together with Assistant Division Commander for Retiree and Reservist Affairs retired Colonel Lennon Pabilonia.
“The reservists are a complementing force in situations needing military and non-military intervention like in war, invasion, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operation,” Apitong said.
For his part, Arevalo said the Army needs more officers and soldiers to fight insurgents.
Arevalo said they are doubling their time to end the insurgency before the end of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration on June 30.
“Nag-deploy tayo ng maraming sundalo sa mga areas na may sightings of the New People’s Army,” said Arevalo.
https://www.panaynews.net/3id-forms-reserve-forces-battalion/
The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) created a new battalion for the reserve forces in the province of Capiz.
The launching was held on Feb. 12 at the Community Defense Center, 6th Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command in Barangay Timpas, Panitan, Capiz.
The 603rd Battalion is the first model-ready reserve Infantry Battalion (IB) in Capiz, said Police Captain Kim Apitong, 3ID spokesperson.
“The reserve forces will intensify the efforts of state forces pertaining to peace, security and development. With the medical, technical, educational and other capabilities possessed by the reservists, the new battalion will play a vital role in the overall peace campaign of the Armed Forces not only in this region but in the whole country as well,” Apitong said.
Major General Benedict Arevalo of the 3ID led the launching together with Assistant Division Commander for Retiree and Reservist Affairs retired Colonel Lennon Pabilonia.
“The reservists are a complementing force in situations needing military and non-military intervention like in war, invasion, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operation,” Apitong said.
For his part, Arevalo said the Army needs more officers and soldiers to fight insurgents.
Arevalo said they are doubling their time to end the insurgency before the end of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration on June 30.
“Nag-deploy tayo ng maraming sundalo sa mga areas na may sightings of the New People’s Army,” said Arevalo.
https://www.panaynews.net/3id-forms-reserve-forces-battalion/
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