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Mapua
ROTC Unit reaps citation
by Janiel Manipon , Mary Grace Rupac
Taken
from The Builder: http://tnb.mapua.edu.ph/news.asp?aid=300
Among
twenty-five ROTC (Reserved Officers Training Course)
units in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Mapua
ROTC unit emerged as the top and was chosen as this
year’s Best ROTC Unit.
The
citation given by the National Capital Region Community
Defense Group (NCRCDG), headed by Col. Ernie A. Amboy,
group commander, was conferred in line with the forthcoming
24th Reservist Week celebration to be held on September
at Cavite, where the group will compete with other
regional winners for the National level.
The
ROTC unit was adjudged best based on its harmonious
relationship with its host school and its accomplishments
including the Civil Welfare Training Program and the
Civil Military Operations which have shown active
participation in blood donation and charity programs.
According
to C/1LT Gerald Abecilla and C/MAJ Eli Abraham Ferrer,
“We were really amazed that we were chosen despite
the fact that we have held our training late. With
that, we would like to thank the Model Battalion,
Medics, MP, shooting team, the basic cadets of Batch
2002-2003 and all those who participated in the annual
tactical inspection.”
As
of press time, the Department of Military Science
and Training (DMST) has been improving its program
of instruction for the ROTC. Lessened drills and ceremonies
and more classroom lectures and enhancement training
will now be implemented. Outdoor activities to familiarize
students with the military history and setting, like
tours and visits to different Military Museums, Philippine
Navy quarters and camps are now part of the renewed
ROTC program.
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