201st Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
| 201 Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve) | |
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Unit Seal of the 201st Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve). | |
| Active | 20 July 2006 – Present |
| Country |
 Philippines |
| Allegiance |
Republic of the Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Army |
| Type |
 Army Reserve Light Infantry Battalion |
| Role | Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Guerrilla warfare, Counter-guerrilla Operations, SAR and CSAR, Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations, Civil-Military Operations and Civil-military Co-operations, Spec-Ops, MOUT |
| Size | 3 Ready Reserve Companies and 1 Headquarters & Headquarters Service Company |
| Part of | Under the 1502nd Quezon City Ready Reserve Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Peacekeeping Operations Center Compound, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City |
| Nickname(s) | "The Proud 201st" |
| Patron | St Ignatius de Loyola |
| Motto(s) |
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| Mascot | Bengal tiger |
| Anniversaries | 20 July |
| Engagements | None |
| Decorations |
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
 LTC SAL G DUMABOK MNSA (GSC) RES PA |
| Sergeant Major |
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| Notable commanders | Lieutenant colonel Sal G Dumabok MNSA (GSC) RES PA |
| Insignia | |
| Search and Rescue Tab |
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| CMO Operator Tab |
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| Philippine Army Infantry Branch Insignia |
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| Laang Kawal Seal |
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The 201st Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve), 1502nd Infantry Brigade (Ready Reserve),[1] known officially as The Proud 201st, is one of the battalions of the Army Reserve Command which is organic to the 1502nd Infantry Brigade (Ready Reserve). It is an infantry unit, and specializes in MOUT, disaster relief, and Civil Military Operations.
History
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The 201IB(RR) was activated consequent to the activation of the 1502IBDE(RR). Its initial task and workload was handed over from the now defunct 1st (QUEZMAR) Ready Reserve Battalion and its initial troop strength came from QUEZMAR's pool of reserve officers and enlisted reservists.
ROTC Graduates[2] and products of the unit's own BCMT Classes[3][4] filled out the required troop strength required for a battalion sized unit.
By 2010, the battalion was designated as a Ready Reserve - 1 (RR1) unit by the Philippine Army, tasked to fulfill certain roles within the AFP organization not currently covered by any of the AFP regular units (e.g. CMO, Disaster and Emergency Management, Public Affairs). It was also tasked as to become one of the lead force multipliers for the AFP NCR Command, reporting directly under the 15ID(RR).[5]
When NCRCOM was deactivated, operational control of the unit was transferred to the newly activated Joint Task Force-NCR and currently serves as one of its frontline units, especially during times of calamities, and national emergencies.[6][7]
Mission
- Base for expansion of the Regular Force in the event of war, invasion or rebellion within its AOP.
- Assist the Government in Relief and Rescue Operations in the event of Calamities or Disasters.[7]
- Assist the Government in Socio-economic development and environmental concerns.[8]
- Assist in the operation & maintenance of essential government and private utilities (e.g. power, telecommunications, water).
Mobilization center
The 201st Infantry Battalion's mobilization center is the 1302nd Community Defense Center, NCRRCDG, ARESCOM which is based inside the AFP Peacekeeping Operations Center at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Barangay Socorro, Quezon City.
It is strategically located near the headquarters of the AFP Joint Task Force-National Capital Region allowing the Task Force to readily deploy the unit at any time during a declaration of state of emergency by the national government.
Organization
The following are the units that are presently placed under operational control of the 201st QC Ready Reserve Battalion.
Base units
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
Line units
- "A" (DEARRT) Company
- "B" Infantry Company
- "C" Infantry Company
Operations
- Security Augmentation – ASEAN Regional Summit (11 Jan 7 – 14 Jan 07)
- Disaster SAR, Relief and Rehabilitation Operations (TF Ondoy)[9] (27 Sep 9 – 15 Oct 09)
- Medical and Dental Civic-Action Program (MEDCAP) (Nagkaisang Nayon) (25 Oct 09)
- Security Operations OPLAN Kaluluwa (TF Casper) (21 Oct 9 – 2 Nov 09)
- Battalion Assembly Test (201IB(RR)) (21 Nov 09)
- Medical and Dental Civic-Action Program (MEDCAP) (UP Village) (13 Dec 09)
- Organizational Training (HHC) (1st Quarter 2010)
- Fire and Emergency Drill (QC Hall) (12 Mar 10)
- Fire Search and Rescue Operations (TF Damayang Lagi) (25 Apr 10 – 26 Apr 10)
- Security Operations (TF HOPE) (2010 Elections)[10] (9 May 2010 – 12 May 2010)
- Security Operations OPLAN Kaluluwa (TF Casper) (31 Oct 10 – 2 Nov 10)
- Disaster SAR, Relief and Rehabilitation Operations (TF Habagat) (25 Jun 11 – 26 Aug 11)
- Disaster SAR, Relief and Rehabilitation Operations (TF Habagat)[11] (05 Aug 12 – 12 Aug 12)
- Disaster SAR, Relief and Rehabilitation Operations (TF Maring)[12] (16 Aug 13 - 24 Aug 13)
- Relief Operations (TF Yolanda)[13] (6 Nov 13 – 15 Nov 13)
- Standby Augmentation Force (Ormoc) (TF Yolanda)[13] (6 Nov 13 – 15 Nov 13)
- Organizational Training (HHC) (1 Sep 2013 – 15 Dec 2013)
- Organizational Training (ACoy) (1st Quarter 2014)
- Disaster SAR, Relief and Rehabilitation Operations (TF Glenda) (16 Jul 14 - 17 Jul 14)
- Disaster SAR, Relief and Rehabilitation Operations (TF Mario) (19 Sep 14 - 21 Sep 14)
- Unit Operations Gallery
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TSg Virgilio S Ferrer II (Res) PA; 20IB(RR) Sergeant Major, briefs the personnel assigned for deployment during Security Operations at Holy Cross Memorial Park, Quezon City (Undas 2009).
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Reservists from the HHC, 1502IBDE(RR) and 201IB(RR) manned the Tactical Command Post at the Holy Cross Memorial Park in San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City during (Undas 2010) Security Operations.
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Reservists provide security and assist medical personnel during the conduct of Medical and Dental Civic-Action Program (MEDCAP) at Bgy Nagkaisang Nayon, QC.
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Army Reservists from the 201IB(RR) conduct Clean-up Drive (CMO) at Bgy Old Capitol Site, QC.
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QC Reservists conduct rescue operations at Bgy Bagong Silangan, QC during the height of torrential rains brought by Southwest Monsoon in June 2011.
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LTC HERBERT M BAUTISTA MNSA (GSC) RES PA together with LTC SAL G DUMABOK MNSA (RES) GSC PA, and then TSg Virgilio S Ferrer II (Res) PA inspect the troops prior to deployment for Rehabilitation Operations on areas affected by TS Ketsana.
Awards and decorations
Campaign streamers
| Award streamer | Streamer name | Operation | Date awarded | Reference |
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| Presidential Unit Citation Badge | SAR/DRR Ops, TS Ketsana | 4 February 2010 | General Orders No. 112, GHQ-AFP, dtd 04 Feb '10 |
| Presidential Unit Citation Badge | General Elections, Philippines | 1 July 2010 | General Orders No. 641, GHQ-AFP, dtd 1 July '10 |
Badges
| Military Badge | Badge Name | Operation | Date Awarded | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | AFP Election Duty Badge | General Elections, Philippines | 21 May 2010 | General Orders No. 513, GHQ-AFP, dtd 21 May '10 |
Gallery
- Miscellaneous Gallery
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QC Reservists receive their certificates from COL Danilo P Gomez QMS (GSC) PA; 1302CDC Commanding Officer.
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Newly promoted CPT ROMEO C MENDOZA (RES) PA is awarded by BGEN MARCELO B JAVIER JR (RES) AFP; Commanding General. 15ID(RR), ARESCOM with the Military Merit Medal for his contributions to TF Maring.
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Maj Guillermo "Butch" T Mabute (INF) PA; Commanding Officer, 1302CDC, NCRRCDG congratulates the awardees and thanks TF Maring for a job well done.
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Dr Mary Ruby M Palma of the Quezon City, Gender and Development Resource and Coordinating Office is donned with rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the reserve force, Philippine Army.
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UP Village Bgy Captain and Lawyer Virgilio S Ferrer II is promoted and donned with the rank of Major in the reserve force, Philippine Army.
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Deputy J9, Commodore George F Cataneo AFP and 15ID(RR) Commander, Brigadier General Marcelo B Javier Jr (RES) AFP inspects the DRRM Units of Quezon City.
See also
- 1502nd Infantry Brigade (Ready Reserve)
- 202nd Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 1st Technical & Administrative Services Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 301st Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 1st Ifugao Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 1st Davao Del Norte Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
References
- Citations
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/pages/201st-Quezon-City-Ready-Reserve-Battalion-ARESCOM/346698315098
- ↑ Reserve Officers' Training Corps (Philippines)
- ↑ National Defense Act of 1935
- ↑ http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7077_1991.html
- ↑ AFP NCR Command
- ↑ AFP Joint Task Force-National Capital Region
- 1 2 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/afp-reservists-help-lgus-disaster-response
- ↑ http://groundreport.com/philippines-dellosa-directs-afp-tap-reservists-in-bayanihan-plan/
- ↑ "1,000 soldiers join rescue operations in Metro Manila, 3 provinces". The Philippine Star. 2009-09-28. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ↑ http://www.timawa.net/forum/index.php?topic=22746.0 Articles and Pictures of TF HOPE (2010)
- ↑ "SitRep No.1 re Effects of Southwest Monsoon Enhanced by TS "Haikui"" (PDF). National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. August 7, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ↑ Tropical Storm Trami (2013)#Preparations and Impact
- 1 2 Typhoon Haiyan#International response
- Bibliography
- General Orders Nr 233, HARESCOM dtd 20 July 2006
- Training Committee, SBCMT Manual, 2006, 1502IBDE.