3rd Metro Davao Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
| 3rd Metro Davao Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve) | |
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Unit Seal of the 3rd Metro Davao Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve), PA | |
| Country |
 Philippines |
| Allegiance |
Republic of the Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Army |
| Type |
 Army Reserve Light Infantry Battalion |
| Role | Conventional Warfare, Counter-guerrilla Operations, SAR and CSAR, Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations, Civil-Military Operations and Civil-military Co-operations |
| Size | 3 Ready Reserve Infantry Companies and 1 Headquarters & Headquarters Service Company |
| Part of | Under the 2202nd Infantry Brigade (Ready Reserve) |
| Garrison/HQ | Toril District Hall Compound, Davao City Metro Davao |
| Nickname(s) | 3rd Metro Davao Battalion |
| Engagements | None |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
 LTC ISIDRO T UNGAB RES (GSC) PA[1] |
| Sergeant Major |
.jpg){kind=icon} MSg Henry V Montilla (Res) PA |
| Notable commanders | LTC ISIDRO T UNGAB RES (GSC) PA |
| Insignia | |
| Laang Kawal Seal |
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| Philippine Army Infantry Branch Insignia |
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The 3rd Metro Davao Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve),[1] known officially as 3rd Metro Davao Ready Reserve Battalion, is one of the battalions of the Philippine Army Reserve Command, which is organic to the 22nd Infantry Division (Ready Reserve). It is an infantry unit, and specializes in Urban Operations, disaster relief, and Civil Military Operations.
Mission
- Base for expansion of the Regular Force in the event of war, invasion or rebellion within its AOP.[2]
- Assist the Government in Relief and Rescue Operations in the event of Calamities or Disasters.[3]
- Assist the Government in Socio-economic development and environmental concerns.[4]
- Assist in the operation and maintenance of essential government and private utilities (e.g. power, telecommunications, water).[2]
Organization
The following are the units that are presently placed under operational control of the 3rd Metro Davao Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve):
Base units
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
Line units
- "A" Infantry Company
- "B" Infantry Company
- "C" Infantry Company
Training
A company sized contingent was trained in 2014 by the TF DAVAO, 10th Infantry Division, PA in USOT (Urban Security Operations Training) for special events, holidays and festivals in Davao City to assist as force multipliers everytime unit is attached to TF DAVAO.
Annual Deployments
- Araw ng Dabaw Celebration - March 10–16, Davao City
- Kadayawan Festival - August 12–18 Davao City
- Holy Week - April
- All Saints Day/All Souls Day - November 1–2
- Independence Day - June 12
All official National Holidays, emergencies or deployments requiring security measures, assistance and as needed by TF DAVAO, 10th Infantry Division, PA, 11th RCDG PA, EASTMINCOM, AFP, ARESCOM, PA, The president of the Philippines.
Gallery
- The 3rd Metro Davao Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
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MSg. Henry V Montilla, (RES) PA (Battalion Sergeant Major) addressing the NCOs and Enlisted men and women at the battalion headquarters.
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SSg Judy Domingo (INF) PA of the 1105th CDC leading the firing detail and honor guards of the battalion before rendering the 21 gun salute of a fallen comrade.
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Officers and NCOs during the blessing of the battalion headquarters. (3rd from left) LTC. LEOPOLDO FERNANDO (GSC) RES PA - 2202nd brigade Commander, (4th from left) CPT. JORGE ANGGA (chaplain) PA, (5th from left) LTC. ISIDRO T UNGAB (GSC) RES PA - 3rd metro davao battalion commander, (5th from left) COL. RENWICK K RUTAQUIO (CAV) PA -11th RCDG commanding officer, (6th from left) CPT. WALTER SOMOZO (RES) PA - 2202nd Brigade S3, (last from left) Msg. Henry V Montilla (RES) PA - battalion sergeant major.
See also
- 22nd Infantry Division (Ready Reserve)
- 201st Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 202nd Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 301st Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 1st Ifugao Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 1st Davao Del Norte Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 1st Cotabato South Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 1st Metro Davao Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 2nd Metro Davao Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- Isidro Ungab
References
- Citations
- 1 2 "Davao solon is country’s best AFP reservist | Mindanao NEWSMAKERS". mindanaonewsmakers.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- 1 2 Training Committee, SBCMT Manual, 2008, 11RCDG, p. 10.
- ↑ "AFP reservists to help LGUs in disaster response - Philippines | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ↑ "Philippines: Dellosa directs AFP Tap reservists in Bayanihan plan | Media & Tech, World | GroundReport.com – Latest World News & Opinions". groundreport.com. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- Bibliography
- Training Committee, SBCMT Manual, 2008, 11RCG, ARESCOM.