By JONG D. CADION
LABANGAN,
Zamboanga del Sur (May 3, 2018) – The
97th (Kalasag Lahi) Battalion under the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division,
Philippine Army will undergo organizational training starting today, Military
Official sad.
Division
Public Affairs Office (DPAO) Chief Maj. Ronald E. Suscano said that this new
Battalion was formally activated in a simple ceremony held at Tabak grandstand
on April 16.
The
Philippine Army has directed the activation and operationalization of 10
additional infantry battalions where 1st Infantry Division is among the
recepients, Maj. Suscano added.
DPAO
Chief also said that pursuant to General Orders Nr 211, Headquarters,
Philippine Army dated March 24, 2018, the 97th Infantry (Kalasag Lahi)
Battalion was activated effective April 10, 2018.
97IB
is headed by Ltc Rufino L de Leon (Infantry) GSC PA handling 400 soldiers taken
from the different line units under 1st ID.
Some of the new privates who graduated from the Candidate Soldier Course
last April 5 are now part of the new battalion, he said.
The
activation of this new battalion aims to augment the units covering the entire
Western Mindanao Region in sustaining the gains of Tabak troopers keeping the
peace and development in the area of responsibility.
Ltc
de Leon expressed gratitude to the Commander of 1ID for entrusting him the
leadership as Commandant of the 1st Division Training School as he embarks on a
new challenge to lead the 97IB.
“The
command has its full trust and confidence on choosing the leadership of Ltc de
Leon as the pioneer Commander Officer of 97ib. Always think the welfare of each
and everyone of you so as nobody in your unit will be placed in danger. Also,
don’t forget the discipline and the prestige of a real Pilipino soldier.”
Army’s Premier Tabk Division Chief MGen. Roseller G. Murillo said.
“The
organizational training for 97th IB that will start today is designed to
enhance the competence and individual skills of every soldier and also to
develop their teamwork as a unit. Training builds competence, and competence
builds confidence”, he added.
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