Camp San Gabriel, Mintal, Tugbok District, Davao City – The 11th Regional Community Defense Group (11RCDG), Reserve Command, Philippine Army under the leadership of Colonel Calixto D Cadano Jr (ART) PA, the Group Commander, 11RCDG, RCPA formally concluded the 45-day Basic Citizen Military Training (BCMT) Class 01-2026 on September 10, 2026 at Headquarters, 11RCDG, Mintal, Tugbok District, Davao City. Brigadier General Patricio S Tomales, Deputy Commander, Reserve Command, Philippine Army, served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker (GOHAS).
The BCMT equipped the 120 civilian volunteers with fundamental military knowledge and skills, including military courtesy and discipline, drills and ceremonies, marksmanship, field training exercises, land navigation, and other essential military subjects. The training also sought to develop their physical and mental readiness, discipline, teamwork, and sense of responsibility as members of the Reserve Force, preparing them to serve and support the nation when called upon.
In his message, BGen Tomales congratulated the newly trained reservists and emphasized that the Reserve Force is an integral component of the Philippine Army and a critical source of manpower, expertise, and readiness. He urged the graduates to continuously develop their capabilities and uphold the values of discipline, integrity, competence, and professionalism.
BGen Tomales likewise encouraged the newly trained reservists to remain connected with their communities through meaningful service and to be ready to respond whenever the nation calls. He reminded them to uphold the values, traditions, and honor of the soldier as they take on their role as members of the Reserve Force.
The completion of BCMT Class 01-2026 underscores the Philippine Army’s continuing commitment to strengthening the Reserve Force and developing capable, disciplined, and responsive citizen-soldiers who can contribute to the nation’s defense and development. (OS7, 11RCDG)
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