| 1502 Infantry Brigade (Ready Reserve) | |
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File:Coat of Arms of the 1502IBDE (RR).jpg Unit Seal of the 1502nd Infantry Brigade (Ready Reserve). | |
| Active | 20 July 2006 – Present |
| Country |
 Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Army |
| Type |
 Army Reserve Light Infantry |
| Role | Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Guerrilla warfare, Counter-guerrilla Operations, SAR and CSAR, Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations, Civil-Military Operations and Civil-military Co-operations, Spec-Ops, MOUT |
| Size | 3 Ready Reserve Battalions and 1 Headquarters & Headquarters Service Company |
| Part of | Under the 15th Infantry Division (Ready Reserve) |
| Garrison/HQ | MMC Compound, City Hall Complex, Quezon City |
| Nickname(s) | QC RR Brigade |
| Motto(s) | Paratus et Fidelis/ Ready and Loyal |
| Mascot(s) | Red Lion |
| Anniversaries | 20 July |
| Engagements | None |
| Decorations |
 Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
 LTC Herbert Constantine M Bautista MNSA (GSC) RES PA |
| Notable commanders |
Maj Reynaldo N. Enriques (RES) PA † LTC Herbert Constantine M Bautista MNSA (GSC) RES PA |
| Insignia | |
| Search and Rescue Tab |
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| Laang Kawal Seal |
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| Philippine Army Infantry Branch Insignia |
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The 1502nd QC Ready Reserve Brigade, 15th Infantry Division (Ready Reserve), ARESCOM, known officially as the QC Ready Reserve Brigade, is one of the brigades of the Philippine Army Reserve Command, which is organic to the 15th Infantry Division (Ready Reserve).[1]
History[]
LTC Herbert M Bautista MNSA (GSC) RES PA together with LTC Sal G. Dumabok MNSA (RES) GSC PA, and then TSg Virgilio S Ferrer II (Res) PA inspect the troops prior to deployment for Rehabilitation Operations on areas affected by TS Ketsana.
The 1502IBde(RR) traces it roots from the now defunct 1st (QUEZMAR) Ready Reserve Battalion, which was the very first "Ready Reseve" Battalion organized when the 1302nd Community Defense Center was activated. As the unit began to build up troops through ROTC and BCMT, it grew into a brigade-sized unit, which necessitated the activation of a new unit to handle the number of reservists being activated.[2]
The unit, as part of the 15ID(RR), ARESCOM, was later re-designated as a Ready Reserve One (RR1) unit by the NCRRCDG, ARESCOM in 2010 due to the demand for a ready quick reaction force that could augment and provide manpower to then NCRCOM of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.[3]
The unit is still part of Joint Task Force-NCR and currently serves as a frontline unit, especially during times of calamity, and national emergencies.[4]
Mission[]
- Base for expansion of the Regular Force in the event of war, invasion or rebellion within its AOP.
- Assist the Government in Relief and Rescue Operations in the event of Calamities or Disasters.[4]
- Assist the Government in Socio-economic development and environmental concerns.[3]
- Assist in the operation & maintenance of essential government and private utilies (e.g. power, telecommunications, water).
Mobilization Center[]
The 1502nd Infantry Brigade's mobilization center is the 1302nd Community Defense Center, NCRRCDG, ARESCOM which is based inside the AFP Peacekeeping Operations Center at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Barangay Socorro, Quezon City.
It is strategically located near the headquarters of the AFP Joint Task Force-National Capital Region allowing the Task Force to readily deploy the unit at anytime during a declaration of state of emergency by the national government.
Units[]
Base units[]
Headquarters & Headquarters Company- 1st Technical & Administrative Services Unit (Ready Reserve) (Attached)
- 1st Light Armor Company (Ready Reserve) (Provisional)
Line units[]
- 201st Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 202nd Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 203rd Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve) (Provisional)
Lineage of Commanding Officers[]
- Maj Reynaldo Enriques (RES) PA† - 2002 - 20 Jul '06
- LTC Herbert M Bautista MNSA (GSC) RES PA[5] - 20 Jul '06 - PRESENT
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Operations[]
- Security Augmentation – ASEAN Regional Summit (11 Jan 7 – 14 Jan 07)
- Disaster SAR, Relief and Rehabilitation Operations (TF Ondoy)[6] (27 Sep 9 – 15 Oct 09)
- Medical and Dental Civic-Action Program (MEDCAP) (Nagkaisang Nayon) (25 Oct 09)
- Security Operations OPLAN Kaluluwa (TF Casper) (21 Oct 9 – 2 Nov 09)
- Battalion Assembly Test (201IB(RR)) (21 Nov 09)
- Medical and Dental Civic-Action Program (MEDCAP) (UP Village) (13 Dec 09)
- Organizational Training (HHC) (1st Quarter 2010)
- Fire and Emergency Drill (QC Hall) (12 Mar 10)
- Fire Search and Rescue Operations (TF Damayang Lagi) (25 Apr 10 – 26 Apr 10)
- Security Operations (TF HOPE) (2010 Elections)[7] (9 May 2010 – 12 May 2010)
- Security Operations OPLAN Kaluluwa (TF Casper) (31 Oct 10 – 2 Nov 10)
- Disaster SAR, Relief and Rehabilitation Operations (TF Habagat) (25 Jun 11 – 26 Aug 11)
- Disaster SAR, Relief and Rehabilitation Operations (TF Habagat)[8] (05 Aug 12 – 12 Aug 12)
- Disaster SAR, Relief and Rehabilitation Operations (TF Maring)[9] (16 Aug 13 - 24 Aug 13)
- Relief Operations (TF Yolanda)[10] (6 Nov 13 – 15 Nov 13)
- Standby Augmentation Force (Ormoc) (TF Yolanda)[10] (6 Nov 13 – 15 Nov 13)
- Organizational Training (HHC) (1st Quarter 2014 – TBA)
Unit Operations Gallery
TSg Virgilio S Ferrer II (Res) PA; 20IB(RR) Sergeant Major, briefs the personnel assigned for deployment during Security Operations at Holy Cross Memorial Park, Quezon City (Undas 2009).
Reservists from the HHC, 1502IBDE(RR) and 201IB(RR) manned the Tactical Command Post at the Holy Cross Memorial Park in San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City during (Undas 2010) Security Operations.
Reservists provide security and assist medical personnel during the conduct of Medical and Dental Civic-Action Program (MEDCAP) at Bgy Nagkaisang Nayon, QC.
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Army Reservists from the 201IB(RR) conduct Clean-up Drive (CMO) at Bgy Old Capitol Site, QC.
QC Reservists conduct rescue operations at Bgy Bagong Silangan, QC during the height of torrential rains brought by Southwest Monsoon in June 2011.
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Lt Colonel Sal G Dumabok RES (GSC) MNSA PA; deupty brigade commander of the 1502IBDE(RR) provides instructions to troops prior to deployment for Civil-Military Operations.
Awards and Decorations[]
Campaign Streamers[]
| Award Streamer | Streamer Name | Operation | Date Awarded | Reference |
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Presidential Unit Citation Badge | SAR/DRR Ops, TS Ketsana | 4 February 2010 | General Orders No. 112, GHQ-AFP, dtd 04 Feb '10 |
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Presidential Unit Citation Badge | General Elections, Philippines | 1 July 2010 | General Orders No. 641, GHQ-AFP, dtd 1 July '10 |
Badges[]
| Military Badge | Badge Name | Operation | Date Awarded | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFP Election Duty Badge | General Elections, Philippines | 21 May 2010 | General Orders No. 513, GHQ-AFP, dtd 21 May '10 |
Gallery[]
Miscellaneous Gallery
QC Reservists receive their certificates from COL Danilo P Gomez QMS (GSC) PA; 1302CDC Commanding Officer.
Newly promoted CPT Romeo C. Mendoza (RES) PA is awarded by BGEN MARCELO B JAVIER JR (RES) AFP; Commanding General. 15ID(RR),ARESCOM with the Military Merit Medal for his contributions to TF Maring.
Maj Guillermo "Butch" T Mabute (INF) PA; Commanding Officer, 1302CDC, NCRRCDG congratulates the awardees and thanks TF Maring for a job well done.
Dr Mary Ruby M Palma of the Quezon City, Gender and Development Resource and Coordinating Office is donned with rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the reserve force, Philippine Army.
UP Village Bgy Captain and Lawyer Virgilio S Ferrer II is promoted and donned with the rank of Major in the reserve force, Philippine Army.
Deputy J9, Commodore George F Cataneo AFP and 15ID(RR) Commander, Brigadier General Marcelo B Javier Jr (RES) AFP inspects the DRRM Units of Quezon City.
See also[]
- 1302nd Community Defense Center
- 201st Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 202nd Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 1st Technical & Administrative Services Battalion (Ready Reserve)
References[]
- Citations
- ↑ http://www.timawa.net/forum/index.php?topic=18717.0
- ↑ The Command Adjutant, General Orders Nr. 233, 2006, Headquarters Army Reserve Command.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://groundreport.com/philippines-dellosa-directs-afp-tap-reservists-in-bayanihan-plan/
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/afp-reservists-help-lgus-disaster-response
- ↑ http://quezoncity.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&id=216:the-mayor
- ↑ "1,000 soldiers join rescue operations in Metro Manila, 3 provinces". The Philippine Star. 2009-09-28. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=509370&publicationSubCategoryId=200. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ↑ http://www.timawa.net/forum/index.php?topic=22746.0 Articles and Pictures of TF HOPE (2010)
- ↑ "SitRep No.1 re Effects of Southwest Monsoon Enhanced by TS "Haikui"" (PDF). National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. August 7, 2012. http://www.ndrrmc.gov.ph/attachments/article/638/NDRRMC%20Update%20Sit%20Rep%20%20Effects%20of%20Southwest%20monsoon,%207%20AUGUST%202012.pdf. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ↑ Tropical Storm Trami (2013)#Preparations and Impact
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Typhoon Haiyan#International response
- Bibliography
- General Orders Nr 233, HARESCOM dtd 20 July 2006
- Training Committee, SBCMT Manual, 2006, 1502IBDE.
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