Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command
Military unit
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command,[3] known officially as the AFPRESCOM (Filipino: Pangasiwaan ng Panlaang Kawal ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas) is one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Major Support Commands created for the sole purpose of Reserve Force management, procurement, and organization.
| Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command | |
|---|---|
| Pangasiwaan ng Panlaang Kawal ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas | |
| Active | April 1, 1993 - Present |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Allegiance | Republic of the Philippines |
| Branch | Technical & Administrative Service Branch |
| Type | Reserve Force |
| Role | Combat Support & Service Support, Force Multiplier, Training, Disaster Rescue & Relief, and Community Service |
| Size | approx. 1,200,000+ Reservists (as of June 2023) 86,000+ in Ready Reserve Status (including Affiliated Reserve Units) 1,100,000+ in Standby Reserve Status [1] |
| Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Garrison/HQ | AFPRESCOM Cpd, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City |
| Nicknames | AFPRESCOM,RESCOM |
| Mottos | Laang Kawal Volunteer Soldier |
| Colors | Prussian Green, Navy Blue, Sky Blue/Air Force Blue |
| March | Sulong Tulong Mga Laang Kawal (Forward to Help, Volunteer Soldiers) (The AFP Reservist March) [2] |
| Anniversaries | April 1 |
| Decorations | _Streamer.png){kind=small} Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | BGen. Ferdinand Geminic P. Ramirez, PA |
| Insignia | |
| AFP Reserve Force Shoulder Sleeve Insignia |  |
Training
Training of Citizen Soldiers (colloquially known as "Reservists") is the major task handled by the AFPRESCOM. Its primary modes of enlisting reservists are the Basic Citizens Military Training (BCMT) for civilians from all walks of life, and the Military Orientation Training (MOT) for private companies who are designated as AFP Affiliated Reserve Units (AFPARUs). Graduates are given enlisted ranks based on reciprocity of their civilian experience in the military environment.
Reserve officers are commissioned based on Armed Forces of the Philippines policy on (direct) commissionship in the Reserve Force known as Circular Nr 4 series of July 2010. Those who are commissioned through this source subsequently undergo an officer orientation program. Many officers in the AFPRESCOM are licensed physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, teachers, lawyers, and chaplains. Some are directly commissioned as Lieutenant Colonels through the commissioning program of National Defense College of the Philippines as graduates of the Masters in National Security Administration (MNSA).
Other than time-in-grade and merit promotions, rank adjustments are authorized depending on civilian qualifications.
Specialization Training
These are the trainings available for military reserves at AFPRESCOM:
- SFOOT (UWOC) - Special Forces Operations Orientation Training (Unconventional Warfare Operations Course)
Trainer: Philippine Army (PA) Special Forces
- EORA - Explosives Ordnance Reconnaissance Agent Course
Trainer : 710th Special Operations Wing (SPOW). Philippine Air Force (PAF)
- SCUBA Combat Diver Course
Trainer: AFPRESCOM SCUBA Diver/Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM), Philippine Navy (PN)
- Specialized CMO - Civil Military Affairs Orientation Course
Trainer: Philippine Army (PA) CMOG School
- K-9 Handling Course
Trainer: Philippine Army (PA)
- VIP Security Protection Course
Trainer: PA SEG in coordination with PNP CSG
- SROOT (formerly SROC) - Scout Ranger Operations Orientation Training
Trainer: 1st Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR), Philippine Army (PA)
- Field Artillery Orientation Course
Trainer: Army Artillery "King of Battle" Regiment (AAR), Philippine Army (PA)
- Light Mechanized Infantry Orientation Training
Trainer: Armor "Pambato" Division, Philippine Army (PA)
- AGOS - Air-to-Ground Operations System Orientation course
Trainer: Philippine Air Force (PAF)
- USAR - Urban Search and Rescue Training
Trainer: well-trained and professional TASBde personnel and ATG Training staff
- WASAR - Water Search and Rescue Training
Trainer: well-trained and professional TASBde personnel and ATG Training staff
Types of Reservists
There are currently two (2) types of reservists in the component of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Reserve Force:
- Ready Reservists - physically fit and tactically current reservist personnel that are always on constant alert and training; and ready to mobilize once a mobilization order has been given.
- Standby Reservists - 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.
The Commissioned Officer Corps
Most of the officers of AFPRESCOM are directly commissioned through AFP Circular Nr. 4 and 6 and may come from any of the following professions, :[4]
- Lawyers and Paralegal Specialists (Judge Advocate General Service)
- Medical Doctors (Medical Corps)
- Nurses (Nurse Corps)
- Dentists (Dental Service)
- Veterinarians (Veterinary Corps)
- Licensed Teachers (Corps of Professors)
- Allied Medical, Business, and Mass Communication Specialists (Medical Administrative Corps)
- Licensed Engineers (Corps of Engineers)
- Ordained Chaplains (Chaplain Service)
Lineage of Commanding Officers
Commanding Officers of the AFPRESCOM are drawn from all the Service Commands of the AFP.[5] The commanding officer is appointed and reports directly to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
| Tenure begin | Tenure end | Rank | Name | Branch of Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGEN | Cesar A. Abella, AFP | |||
| BGEN | Froilan M. Maglaya, AFP | |||
| BGEN | Joel A. Cabides, AFP | |||
| BGEN | Juanito W. Dalmas, AFP | |||
| BGEN | Lito S. Tabangcura, AFP | |||
| BGEN | Quirino S. Calonzo, AFP | |||
| BGEN | Alex C. Capiña, AFP | |||
| BGEN | Johnny L. Macanas, AFP | |||
| 5 Sep 2015 | 28 Oct 2016 | BGEN | Leoncio A. Cirunay Jr., AFP | PA |
| 28 Oct 2016 | COL | Pascual Luis D. Bedia | PA | |
| BGEN | Noel S. Buan | PA | ||
| 1 Jun 2018 | 2 Aug 2019 | BGEN | Rolando R. Rodil | PA |
| 2 Aug 2019 | 1 Dec 2021 | BGEN | Ferdinand M. Fraginal | PN(M) |
| 1 Dec 2021 | 14 Aug 2024 | BGEN | Vicente M. Ronatay | PN(M) |
| 14 Aug 2024 | present | BGEN[6] | Ferdinand Geminic P. Ramirez[7] | PA |
Organization
Base Units
- Headquarters & Headquarters Service Group
- AFPRESCOM Training Group (ATG)
- AFPRESCOM Affiliated Reserve Group (ARG)
- AFPRESCOM Technical and Administrative Services Reserve Group (TASRG)
Civil Military Reserve Units
Technical Service Reserve Units
- 1st Technical & Administrative Service Brigade, National Capital Region (Reserve)
- 2nd Technical & Administrative Service Brigade, Northern Luzon (Reserve)
- 3rd Technical & Administrative Services Brigade, Southern Luzon (Reserve)
- 4th Technical & Administrative Services Brigade, Western (Reserve)
- 5th Technical & Administrative Services Brigade, Central (Reserve)
- 6th Technical & Administrative Services Brigade, Eastern Mindanao (Reserve)
- 7th Technical & Administrative Services Brigade, Western Mindanao (Reserve)
Affiliated Reserve Units
- 1st AFP (TALON) General Hospital
- 1st AFP (UPHS) Affiliated Reserve Medical Center [8]
- 1st (ARMSCOR) Arsenal Battalion (Reserve)
- 1st (NGCP) AFP Power Division (Reserve)
- 1st AFP (NCST) Educational & Training Battalion (Reserve)
- 2nd AFP (SLH) Affiliated Reserve Medical Center
- 404th (SOLARWINDS) Transport Battalion (Reserve)
- 405th (SHAHIN) Transport Battalion (Reserve)
- 501st (LWUA) Water Battalion (Reserve)[9]
- 502nd (MAYNILAD) Water Service Battalion (Reserve)
- 503rd (Manila Water) Water Service Battalion (Reserve)
- 506th (NIA) Water Service Battalion (Reserve)
- 602nd (VMMC) Medical Service Battalion
- 701st (PHILCCOM) Signal Battalion (Reserve)
- 856th (G-BBC) Engineering & Construction Battalion (Reserve)
- 903rd (KPI) Signal Battalion (Reserve)
- 704th (RCCI) Commo-Battalion (Reserve)
- 409th (ACE) Transport-Battalion (Reserve)
- 408th (Flying "A") Transport-Battalion (Reserve)
- 855th (AYIN) Electrical Engineering Service Battalion (Reserve)
- 856th (G-BBDC) Engineering and Construction Battalion (Reserve)
Standby Reserve Units
- Standby Reserve Battalion
Awards and decorations
Currently Awarded on April 15, 2017, the "Award of Excellence" with the highest score of 96.84% during the Annual General Inspection 2016 conducted by the Office of the Inspector General AFP headed by newly installed commander Inspector General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, MGEN OSCAR T LACTAO AFP at AFPRESCOM Compound, CGEA, QC
Campaign streamers
| 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
| 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 |