Administrative charges and possible dismissal await soldiers who will indiscriminately fire their guns to welcome the New Year.
Major General Romeo Gapuz, commander of the 6th Infantry Division based here, said he did not order the taping of muzzle of soldiers' firearms unlike the police because the Army leadership would know if guns are fired in the past 24 hours.
"The morning after the New Year revelry, we will have accounting of all firearms and bullets issued to all soldiers under the 6th ID," Gapuz said.
He assured the public that all soldiers and all other military units under his command will not fire their guns "unless the situation calls for it."
The Army policy on indiscriminate firing had been observed by the military whether there is celebration or not, Gapuz stressed.
"I assure the public that the 6th ID will continue to follow the chain of command and maintain civilian supremacy over the military," Gapuz said, adding that all battalion commanders have been under instruction to maintain law and order in their respective areas of assignment.
In areas where rebellion is still active and lawless elements operate, the Army had taken steps to prevent them from destroying tranquility in communities.
The 6th ID covers the provinces of Maguindanao,
Since December 1, the Army brigades under the 6th ID - 601st, 602nd, 603rd, Army 2nd Mechanized Brigade and the 1st Marine Brigade have been placed on alert status to ensure the yuletide season is peaceful and solemn.
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