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
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
ActiveApril 1, 1993 - Present
Country Philippines
Allegiance Republic of the Philippines
BranchTechnical & Administrative Service Branch
Type Technical & Administrative Service Reserve Force
RoleCombat Support & Service Support, Force Multiplier, Training, Disaster Rescue & Relief, and Community Service
Size741,937 total reserves
360,000 (AFP Combined Reserves)
90,000 in Ready Reserve Status, 628,424 in Standby Reserve Status
Part ofUnder the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Garrison/HQAFPRESCOM Cpd, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
Nickname(s)AFPRESCOM,RESCOM
Motto(s)Laang Kawal
Volunteer Soldier
Soldado Voluntario
AnniversariesApril 1
Decorations
Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge
Commanders
Current
commander
BGen. Vicente M. Ronatay, PN(M)
Insignia
Unit PatchAFPRESCOM Emblem/ ARG or TSRG Unit Patch
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