503rd (MANILA WATER) Water Service Battalion (Reserve)
| 503 (MANILA WATER) Water Service Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Country |
 Philippines |
| Allegiance |
Republic of the Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Army |
| Type |
 Army ReserveCombat Support & Service Support |
| Role | Combat Support & Combat Service Support, 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 AFP Reserve Command Affiliate Reserve Group |
| Nickname | 3rd AFP Water Service Battalion |
| Motto | Care in Every Drop |
| Engagements | None |
| Decorations |
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
 LTC RUEL T MARANAN (RES) PA |
| Insignia | |
| Search and Rescue Tab |
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| Laang Kawal Seal |
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The 503rd (MANILA WATER) Water Service Battalion (Reserve),[1] known officially as 3rd AFP Water Service Battalion, is one of the affiliated reserve battalions of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, which is organic to the AFP Reserve Command Affiliate Reserve Group of the AFP Reserve Command. It is a Combat Service Support & Service unit specializing in Water treatment, Water Distribution, Sewage management, with subspecialties in Urban Search and Rescue, Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation, Civil Military Operations and Co-operations.[1]
It is part of the corporate responsibility arm of the Manila Water Corporation.
Organization
The following are the units that are presently placed under operational control of the 503rd (MANILA WATER) Water Service Battalion (Reserve):
Base units
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
Line units
- "A" Water Service Company
- "B" Water Service Company
- "C" Water Service 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 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 |
See also
- AFP Reserve Command Affiliate Reserve Group
- 501st (LWUA) Water Battalion (Reserve)
- 502nd (MAYNILAD) Water Service Battalion (Reserve)
- Manila Water
References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- PDF discussion on the 503WSB(R).
- SEC Incorporation Papers for Manila Water Co.
- Training Committee, SBCMT Manual, 2006, ATG, AFPRESCOM.