102nd Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
| 102 Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve) | |
|---|---|
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Unit Seal of the 102nd 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 Warfare, Counter-guerrilla Operations, SAR and CSAR, Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations, Civil-Military Operations and Civil-military Co-operations |
| Size | 3 Ready Reserve Companies and 1 Headquarters & Headquarters Service Company |
| Part of | Under the 1501st Infantry Brigade (Ready Reserve) |
| Nickname | MANAVA Battalion |
| Anniversaries | 20 July |
| Engagements | None |
| Decorations |
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| Insignia | |
| Laang Kawal Seal |
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| Philippine Army Infantry Branch Insignia |
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The 102nd Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve),[1] is one of the battalions of the Philippine Army Reserve Command, which is organic to the 1501st Infantry Brigade (Ready Reserve). It is an infantry unit, and specializes in Military Urban Operations, disaster relief, and Civil Military Operations.
Its AOR covers the areas surrounding the cities of Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela.
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 301st Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve):
Base units
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
Line units
- "A" Infantry Company
- "B" Infantry Company
- "C" Infantry Company
Awards and Decorations
Campaign Streamers
| Award Streamer | Streamer Name | Operation | Date Awarded | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Unit Citation Badge | SAR/DRR Ops, TS Ketsana | 4 February 2010 | General Orders No. 112, GHQ-AFP, dtd 4 February 2010 |
| Presidential Unit Citation Badge | General Elections, Philippines | 1 July 2010 | General Orders No. 641, GHQ-AFP, dtd 1 July 2010 |
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 |
See also
- 1501st Infantry Brigade (Ready Reserve)
- 201st Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 202nd Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
- 301st Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)
References
- Citations
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/manava.infantrybattalion?fref=ts
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Training Committee, SBCMT Manual, 2006, 1603IBDE, p. 10.
- ↑ http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/afp-reservists-help-lgus-disaster-response
- ↑ http://groundreport.com/philippines-dellosa-directs-afp-tap-reservists-in-bayanihan-plan/
- Bibliography
- Official Facebook Page of the 102IB(RR)
- Training Committee, SBCMT Manual, 2006, NCRRCDG, ARESCOM.