46th Infantry Battalion

The 46th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army is an organic unit of the 8th Infantry (Storm Troopers) Division. Their primary task is to secure the peace and order in the areas of Eastern Visayas, especially the Province of Western Samar which was noted for its deteriorated peace and order situation. Currently, the 500-man-battalion are garrisoned and stationed at Brgy Polangi, Calbiga, Samar.

46th Infantry Battalion
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ActiveApril 1, 2003 - Present
CountryPhilippines Philippines
AllegianceRepublic of the Philippines
BranchPhilippine Army
TypeLight Infantry
RoleConventional Warfare, Anti-Insurgency Operations, Light Reaction Force
Size3 Rifle Companies. Total of 500+ soldiers
Part ofUnder the Philippine Army
Garrison/HQBrgy Polangi, Calbiga, Samar
Nickname(s)Peace Makers
Motto(s)Hoo Hah! Four Six
AnniversariesApril 1
EngagementsAnti-guerilla operations against the NPA, MILF, [Kidnap-for-Ransom Group],
Commanders
Current
commander
LTC Juanito M. Parazo Jr., INF
Insignia
Unit Patch46IB Emblem

Equipment: M16 Rifle M4 Carbine M14 Rifle M1911 Pistol M60 Machine Gun

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