Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command
The Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command, known officially as the AFP RESCOM or RESCOM, (Filipino: Pangasiwaan ng Panlaang Kawal ng Hukbong Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas) is one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Major Support Commands created for the sole purpose of Reserve Force management, procurement, and organization.
Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command | |
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Pangasiwaan ng Panlaang Kawal ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas Comando de la Reserva de las FF. AA. del Filipinas | |
Coat of Arms of the AFP Reserve Command | |
Active | April 1, 1993 - Present |
Country | Philippines |
Allegiance | Republic of the Philippines |
Branch | Technical & Administrative Service Branch |
Type | Technical & Administrative Service Reserve Force |
Role | Combat Support & Service Support, Force Multiplier, Training, Disaster Rescue & Relief, and Community Service |
Size | 741,937 total reserves 360,000 (AFP Combined Reserves) 90,000 in Ready Reserve Status, 628,424 in Standby Reserve Status |
Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
Garrison/HQ | AFPRESCOM Cpd, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City |
Nickname(s) | AFPRESCOM,RESCOM |
Motto(s) | Laang Kawal Volunteer Soldier Soldado Voluntario |
Anniversaries | April 1 |
Decorations | Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge |
Commanders | |
Current commander | BGen. Vicente M. Ronatay, PN(M) |
Insignia | |
Unit Patch | AFPRESCOM Emblem/ ARG or TSRG Unit Patch |
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