Nine Ready Reserve Battalions affiliated with the Nueva Ecija-based 7th Infantry Division are now transitioning towards so-called “territorial defense” missions.
This was emphasized by 7th Infantry Division (ID) commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Costelo as the unit celebrated its 35th founding anniversary at Fort Magsaysay, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija on Monday, August 1.
“The 7ID is transitioning to territorial defense. We shall utilize both our regular and reserve forces that have proven to be solid pillars of our country’s defense. We are strengthening their interoperability, enhancing their capability to supplement each other’s strengths,” he added.
Costelo also said this shift to territorial defense is due to the 7ID’s success in counter-insurgency operations.
He also added that reservists from the nine Ready Reserve Infantry Battalions have undergone “personnel leadership enhancement program” as a capacity-building measure for their commanders and senior staff.
Costelo said the program would improve their ability to operate in conjunction with the regular force.
He also lauded the participation of Reserve Officer Training Corps commanders in leadership programs and educational and capability enhancement tours where they were able to interact with Army aviators and Army elite units.
Meanwhile, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., who was the guest of honor and speaker at the 7ID’s 35th anniversary, lauded the unit for being a “showcase unit of the Philippine Army in its engagements with allied and partner nations.”
“As we transition from internal security operations to territorial defense, I commend your aptitude in integrating different assigned forces during peace and conflict. I am happy to see all of the developments, the new establishments and innovations,” he added.
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/08/02/9-reservist-battalions-now-being-readied-for-territorial-defense/
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