A TOTAL of 120 Army reservists from Central Luzon are currently undergoing military training in Camp Aquino, Tarlac City.
As part of their Basic Military Citizen Training, they shall go through a 45-day entry-level program facilitated by the 3rd Regional Community Defense Group for Filipino Citizens.
Included in their training are series of small group of classroom instructions and practical exercises in open fields to develop their understanding and skills on the subjects discussed to them.
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Northern Luzon Command Commander Lieutenant General Arnulfo Marcelo Burgos Jr. thanked the aspiring reservists for their willingness to serve the country.
“I appreciate your dedication, commitment, and patriotism to leave behind your work, your families, your civilian life for a noble cause. It is especially difficult to do that during this time of pandemic, and the Philippine Army and Armed Forces recognize your sacrifice and determination,” Burgos said.
He said that reservists are critical component of the AFP.
"A dynamic Reserved Force will make the Armed Forces stronger and able to respond to a wider variety of challenges, particularly on Disaster Response and Territorial Defense," he furthered.
Military Reservists are not entitled to any compensation from the government but have an opportunity to serve the country while continuing to hold full-time civilian jobs.
They are comprised of individuals from different sectors of society, such as government officials, entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, and many others, who voluntarily pledged their service to help the country in times of imminent threat such as; armed conflict and natural disasters as stipulated by the Philippine Constitution. (PR)