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10th Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command, Philippine Army
Unit seal of the 10the Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command, Philippine Army
ActiveFebruary 24 1967 – present
Country Philippines
BranchPhilippine Army
TypeArmy reserve force
RoleConventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations, Combat Support & Service Support, Force Multiplier, Training, Disaster Rescue & Relief, and Community Service
Part of Philippine Army
Garrison/HQCamp Edilberto Evangelista,
Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Nickname(s)"10RCDG", "MAASAHAN", "Citizen-Army Builder in Region X"
Motto(s)Citizen-Army Builder in Region X
AnniversariesFebruary 24
Commanders
Commander-in-Chief President Bongbong Marcos
Secretary of National Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr.
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines GEN Andres C. Centino, PA
Commanding General of the Philippine Army LTGEN Romeo S. Brawner Jr., PA
Commander MGEN Romulo A. Manuel, PA
Group Commander COL Eduardo M. Monjardin, PA
Insignia
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The 10th Regional Community Defense Group (RCDG), Reserve Command, Philippine Army (PA) is a line unit of the Reserve Command, Philippine Army. It is responsible for the reserve force management, organization, and training of reservists in Region X (Northern Mindanao) of the Philippines.

History edit

 
Display Tank Landmark of the 10RCDG, RESCOM, PA at Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City.

The 10th Regional Community Defense Group (10RCDG) was originally established as the Economic Development Unit (EDU) of the 4th Military Area in Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City on February 24, 1967, per Section 1 of General Orders No. 51, Headquarters 4th Military Area.

On May 16, 1967, EDU was re-designated as the Civic Affairs Unit (CAU) per Section 3 of General Orders No. 99, Headquarters 4th Military Area. With the disbandment of the 4th Military Area on February 1, 1970, CAU was re-designated as the Home Defense Affairs Unit (HDAU) of the 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, as the principal operating arm of the division in implementing the Armed Forces of the Philippines Home Defense strategic program.

On September 1, 1977, during the activation of the Army Reserve Command, HDAU was transferred to the command and later renumbered to the 10th Home Defense Unit to conform with a regional concept that is basically in accordance with the current political subdivision.

On March 16, 1986, the 10th Regional Home Defense Unit was re-designated as the 10th Regional Community Defense Unit (10RCDU) per Section 2 of General Orders No. 44, Headquarters Philippine Army. However, the operation of 10RCDU was transferred again to the 4th Infantry Division when the Army Reserve Command was deactivated later that year.

With the activation of the Army Reserve Command six years later, the 10th Regional Community Defense Unit was reassigned to the command per Section 2 of General Orders No. 835, Headquarters Philippine Army, on August 4, 1992. Then it was re-designated as the 10th Regional Community Defense Group on March 1, 1994, per General Orders No. 152, Headquarters Philippine Army.

Mission edit

The mission of the 10th Regional Community Defense Group (10RCDG) is to develop, organize, train, equip, and administer reservists into a capable, responsive, and mobilizable reserve force as an integral component of the total army in the defense of the state. The 10RCDG also participates in socio-economic development efforts in the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Camiguin, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, and Lanao del Sur. The 10RCDG supports the maneuver units in their DSSP effort in order to create an environment conducive for sustainable development and a just and lasting peace.

Vision edit

The 10th Regional Community Defense Group (10RCDG) is a premier army unit committed to providing quality, mobilizable citizen army forces as a component of the total army in pursuit of constitutionally mandated goals and objectives.

Legal mandate edit

Commonwealth Act 1 edit

Main article: National Defense Act of 1935

Commonwealth Act No. 1, particularly Section II, cites the responsibility of each and every citizen of for the defense of the nation. Citizens may be mobilized in the event the national government declares an act of war or emergency.[1]

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Republic Act 7077 edit

Republic Act No. 7077,[3] also known as the Citizen's Armed Force Act or Reservist Law of 1991, is an act passed in to law by the joint house of representatives which clearly provides the policies and procedures in the creation and administration of reservists and reserve units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Republic Act 9163 edit

Main article: National Service Training Program

Republic Act No. 9163,[4] also known as the National Service Training Program Act or National Service Law of 2001, defines the policies and procedures in administration/training of ROTC Units in relation to the other two components, Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) and Literacy Training Service (LTS), of the National Service Training Program (NSTP).

Training edit

Training is the major task handled by RESCOM. Its primary arms are the university/college-based Department of Military Science and Tactics-administered mandatory basic and the optional advanced Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC);[5] and the territorial unit-administered Basic Citizen's Military Training (BCMT).

Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) edit

Main article: Reserve Officers' Training Corps (Philippines)
 
A soldier of the Special Operations Command of the Philippine Army instructs an ROTC cadet officer on the finer points of the M16 rifle

Basic ROTC is the only component required by a tertiary (college) level student to have completed as requirement for completion of the National Service Training Program. Military subjects are provided similar to how military instructions are conducted in the service academies and graduates are automatically enlisted in the reserve force of the particular service branch (Army) administering the training. Advance ROTC is purely voluntary in nature and that Advance ROTC Cadets are provided a modest allowance after passing the requirements for their respective Advance ROTC Examination (PAARE). Completion of Advance ROTC is considered a graduate qualification in Military Science, and such graduates who subsequently progress to the Probationary Officer Training Course (POTC)[6] are commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants.[5]

Other than time-in-grade and merit promotions, rank adjustments are authorised depending on civilian qualifications, as well as their reciprocity to the operating environment.[7]

Basic Citizen's Military Training (BCMT) edit

 
A Sergeant from the Scout Ranger Regiment gives instructions on military rappelling to SBCMT CL45-11 of the 1302nd Community Defense Center.

Basic Citizen's Military Training (BCMT) is a military training course conducted by the Philippine Army through the Army Reserve Command. It is an entry level training course undertaken by Filipino Citizens wanting to enlist in the reserve force.

BCMT instruction is administered by a joint training pool of military instructors from both regular and reserve forces and is usually conducted inside any of the Philippine Army's training camps. Guest instructors are requested from other government agencies and non-government organizations (NGO) for specialized instructions.

Special Basic Citizen's Military Training (SBCMT) is a special course conducted by the Philippine Army in response to a request from a Local Government Unit (LGU). Funding is usually provided for by the requesting agency as compared to regular BCMT which receives funding from the Army.

Types of Reservists edit

There are currently three types of reservists in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Reserve Force:[8][9]

Categorization of reservists and reserve units edit

Section 12, Article 5, of Republic Act 7077 breaks down and categorizes reservists and their units based on various criteria cited by this law.[8]

  • First Category Reservists - Able bodied reservists aged eighteen years of age up to thirty five years of age, inclusive.
  • Second Category Reservists - Able bodied reservists aged thirty six years of age up to fifty one years of age, inclusive.
  • Third Category Reservists - All able bodied reservists aged above fifty years of age.

Classification of reservists and reserve units edit

Section 13, Article 5, of Republic Act 7077 clearly cites the classification of reservists based on their operational readiness for immediate deployment or mobilization.[8]

  • Ready Reserve - physically fit and tactically current reservist personnel that are always on constant alert and training; ready to mobilize once a mobilization order has been given.
  • Standby Reserve - reservist personnel who do not maintain currency in specialization qualifications but the base for expansion, support and augmentation to the Ready Reserve Force as needed.
  • Retired Reserve - composed of citizens who are qualified for retirement either by length of service or age.

Lineage of Commanding Officers edit

Group Commanders of 10RCDG, RESCOM, PA are drawn from both the ranks of Regular Army Officers that graduated from either Officer Candidate School (OCS) and the Philippine Military Academy (PMA).[10]

  •   Col. Alfredo L. Cayton SN O-2931 (GSC) PA (February 1, 1970 – July 18, 1970)
  •   Col. Benjamin P. Alacon O-5168 (GSC) PA (April 27, 1987 – May 10, 1990)
  •   Col. Cristobal M. Gurrea O-94349 (GSC) PA (January 7, 1993 – April 16, 1994)
  •   Col. Mario P. Enriquez O-99197 FA (GSC) PA (October 1, 1991 – May 1, 1992)
  •   Col. Ricardo G. Nobleza O-6212 MNSA (GSC) PA (February 15, 1997 – October 16, 1998)
  •   Col. Juanito P. Cabayao O-6797 MNSA (GSC) PA (February 18, 1999 – October 1, 1999)
  •   Col. Renato T. Jamora Sr. O-5931 (GSC) PA (November 1, 1999 – August 16, 2000)
  •   Col. Alexis G. Afdal O-6813 OS (JSSC) PA (August 15, 2000 – February 15, 2002)
  •   Col. Antero K. Bathan O-103372 (JSC) PA (February 15, 2002 – January 6, 2003)
  •   Col. Pelagio V. Cruz Jr. O-107080 INF (GSC) PA (January 7, 2003 – December 16, 2005)
  •   Col. Samuel O. Cunanan OS (GSC) PA (December 16, 2005 – February 2, 2007)
  •   Col. Samuel Felipe FA (GSC) PA (February 3, 2007 – August 15, 2009)
  •   Col. Ramon B. Florece INF (GSC) PA (August 16, 2009 – December 2, 2011)
  •   Col. John V. Oberio INF (GSC) PA (December 3, 2011 – April 7, 2013)
  •   Col. Erick G. Edison INF (GSC) PA (April 8, 2013 – August 16, 2014)
  •   Col. Honorio M. Abinojare CE (GSC) PA (July 1, 2015 – May 8, 2017)
  •   Col. Febie N. Lameranz INF (GSC) PA (May 8, 2017 – August 1, 2020)
  •   Col. Edmund P. Abella INF (GSC) PA (August 1, 2020 - September 16, 202) (OIC)
  •   Col. Eduardo M. Monjardin INF (GSC) PA (present)

Organization edit

The 10th RCDG is currently composed of the following units:

Base unit edit

  • Headquarters & Headquarters Service Battalion

Community Defense Centers[11] edit

  • 1002nd Community Defense Center (Camp Climaco Pintoy, Suarez, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte)
  • 1003rd Community Defense Center (Camp Osito D Bahian, Impalambong, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon)
  • 1005th Community Defense Center (Camp Edilberto Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental)
  • 1006th Community Defense Center (Camp Ranao, Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur)

Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion[11] edit

  •   1002nd Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (Camp Climaco Pintoy, Suarez, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte)
  •   1003rd Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (Camp Osito D Bahian, Impalambong, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon)
  •   1005th Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (Camp Edilberto Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental)
  •   1006th Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (Camp Ranao, Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur)
  •   1007th Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (Mambajao, Camiguin)

Reserve Brigade[11] edit

  •   2001st Infantry Brigade (Ready Reserve)
  •   2002nd Infantry Brigade (Ready Reserve)

Awards and decorations edit

Campaign streamers edit

Award Streamer Streamer Name Operation Date Awarded Reference
  Presidential Unit Citation Badge SAR/DRR Ops, TS Ketsana & TS Parma February 4, 2010 General Orders No. 112, GHQ-AFP, dtd Feb 4 '10
  Presidential Unit Citation Badge General Elections, Philippines July 1, 2010 General Orders No. 641, GHQ-AFP, dtd July 1 '10

Badges edit

Military Badge Badge Name Operation Date Awarded Reference
 
 AFP Election Duty Badge General Elections, Philippines May 21, 2010 General Orders No. 513, GHQ-AFP, dtd May 21 '10

Future Plans edit

The 10th RCDG is planning to expand its training capabilities and to increase its reservist strength. The unit is also planning to participate in more joint military exercises with foreign partners.

The 10th RCDG is committed to providing a high level of readiness and to supporting the peace and security of Region X. The unit is confident that it will be able to meet the challenges of the future.

Conclusion edit

The 10th RCDG is a vital component of the Philippine Army's reserve force. The unit's reservists are trained and equipped to respond to a variety of threats, and they have played a significant role in the peace and security of Region X. The unit is committed to providing a high level of readiness and to supporting the peace and security of the Philippines.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "C.A. No. 1". Lawphil.net. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  2. ^ RA 7077
  3. ^ "R.A. 7077". Lawphil.net. June 27, 1991. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  4. ^ "R.A. 9163". Lawphil.net. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  5. ^ a b Reserve Officers' Training Corps (Philippines)
  6. ^ "PROBATIONARY OFFICERS TRAINING COURSE CLASS 22-06". Potc22.tripod.com. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  7. ^ "ARESCOM - Program and Activities". Archived from the original on February 28, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  8. ^ a b c "ARESCOM - Legal Mandate". Archived from the original on February 26, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  9. ^ "ARESCOM - What's New". Archived from the original on March 23, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  10. ^ "ARESCOM - Command Headquarters". Archived from the original on November 20, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  11. ^ a b c "Reserve Units - Philippines Defense Forces Forum". S3.zetaboards.com. Retrieved November 4, 2019.[dead link]

Bibliography edit

  • Official Facebook Page of 10RCDG, RESCOM, PA
  • The Training Committee, Military Science 21 ROTC Manual, 2001, NCRRCDG, ARESCOM.
  • The Philippine Army Public Affairs Office, The Philippine Army: First 100 Years, 1997, OTAPA.
  • Pobre, Cesar P. (2006). History of the Armed Forces of the Filipino People. New Day Publishers.ISBN 9711010410.
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