1 Sarangani Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve) | |
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Active | 2006 - Present |
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Allegiance |
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Branch | Philippine Army |
Type |
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Role | Conventional Warfare, Counter-guerrilla Operations, SAR and CSAR, Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations, Civil-Military Operations and Civil-military Co-operations |
Size | 3 Ready Reserve Companies and 1 Headquarters & Headquarters Service Company |
Part of | Under the 22nd Infantry Division (Ready Reserve) |
Garrison/HQ | Municipal Gym, Malungon, Sarangani |
Nickname(s) | 1st Sarangani Battalion |
Engagements | None |
Commanders | |
Current commander |
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Notable commanders | LTC GREGORIO WARREN A MANILAY (RES) PA |
Insignia | |
Laang Kawal Seal | |
Philippine Army Infantry Branch Insignia |
The 1st Sarangani Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve), known officially as 1st Sarangani Ready Reserve Battalion, is one of the battalions of the Philippine Army Reserve Command, which is organic to the 22nd Infantry Division (Ready Reserve). It is an infantry unit, and specializes in Low-land Operations, disaster relief, and Civil Military Operations and provides operational response units covering the provinces of Sarangani and General Santos.
Mission[]
- Base for expansion of the Regular Force in the event of war, invasion or rebellion within its AOP.[2]
- Assist the Government in Relief and Rescue Operations in the event of Calamities or Disasters.[3][4]
- Assist the Government in Socio-economic development and environmental concerns.[5]
- Assist in the operation and maintenance of essential government and private utilies (e.g. power, telecommunications, water).[2]
Organization[]
The following are the units that are presently placed under operational control of the 1st Sarangani Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve):
Base units[]
Line units[]
The Executive Officer[]
Lt Colonel Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao (Res) PA was designated as the unit's executive officer effective December 21, 2011.[6]
See also[]
- 22nd Infantry Division (Ready Reserve)
- 201st Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 202nd Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 301st Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 1st Ifugao Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 1st Davao Del Norte Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 1st Cotabato South Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
References[]
- Citations
- ↑ "Manny Pacquiao assumes military post | Tempo - News in a Flash". tempo.com.ph. http://www.tempo.com.ph/2011/12/manny-pacquiao-assumes-military-post/. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Training Committee, SBCMT Manual, 2008, 11RCDG, p. 10.
- ↑ "AFP reservists to help LGUs in disaster response - Philippines | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/afp-reservists-help-lgus-disaster-response. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ↑ Manila Bulletin. "Mindanao Newsbits for October 16, 2013 | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines". mb.com.ph. http://www.mb.com.ph/mindanao-newsbits-for-october-162013/. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ↑ "Philippines: Dellosa directs AFP Tap reservists in Bayanihan plan | Media & Tech, World | GroundReport.com – Latest World News & Opinions". groundreport.com. http://groundreport.com/philippines-dellosa-directs-afp-tap-reservists-in-bayanihan-plan/. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ↑ "Pacquiao to receive Lt Col rank from PHL Army Monday | News | GMA News Online". gmanetwork.com. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/240479/news/nation/pacquiao-to-receive-lt-col-rank-from-phl-army-monday. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- Bibliography
- Training Committee, SBCMT Manual, 2008, 11RCG, ARESCOM.