663 New Breed Candidate Soldiers take oath to serve the country

By JONG CADION

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (June 2, 2019) – The 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division, Philippine Army officially opened the three (3) batches of Candidate Soldier Course Classes 592,593 and 594-2019 at the hallowed grounds of Tabak Troopers at 9:00 in the morning Saturday, June 1, 2019, Tabak military official said.

2lt Angel Manglapus, Acting DPAO chief disclosed that the three (3) batches of CSC 592, 593 and 594 are composed of 608 males and 55 females. They were selected by the Division Candidate Soldier Selection Board based on their Physical, Medical, and Psychological fitness to undergo sixteen (16) weeks rigid military training to be conducted by the 1st Division Training School

Manglapus said the military training will transform them from a carefree civilian to brave and tough soldiers. The training will also mold them into competent, confident and well-disciplined soldiers guided by the Army Core Values of honor, patriotism, and duty adhering to the rule of law, human rights, and international humanitarian law.

After Oath Taking Rites and Opening Ceremony with Brigadier General Roberto Ancan, the 1st Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Zampelan (Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao Provinces) commander, the 1DTS training directorate headed by LTC Renante D. Besa GSC (INF) PA, Commandant of 1DTS received the candidate soldiers through a Reception rite that signaled the start of their military life.

“The best training program in the world is absolutely worthless without the will to execute it properly, consistently, and with intensity. This 4 to 5 months training will transform you from being “boys” into “gentlemen” and “girls” into “ladies” and instill in you the military doctrines and the Army tactics and procedures that will mold you into a reliable and responsive member of an Infantry squad committed to accomplishing the unit mission”, said Brigadier General Roberto Ancan AFP, 1ID Commander.

BGen Ancan also gave his words of encouragement to the candidate soldiers, “Your new journey has just begun. Finish the training and prove your worth to be part of the Philippine Army that uphold the virtues of the Armed forces of the Philippines and perform with pride and honor in serving the people and securing the land.” (With DPAO press release and photos)