Light Reaction Regiment
The Light Reaction Regiment is the premier counter-terrorist unit of the Philippine Army. It was formerly known as the Light Reaction Battalion and Light Reaction Company. Due to its specialization in counter-terrorism operations and its formation with the assistance of American advisers, the Light Reaction Regiment has been sometimes referred to as the Philippines' Delta Force.
| Light Reaction Regiment | |
|---|---|
Regiment Insignia, with the famous monicker of the Luna Sharpshooters (Spanish: Tiradores de la Muerte) as motto. | |
| Active | February 1, 2004 – present |
| Country | Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Army |
| Type | Special Operations Forces |
| Size | Classified |
| Part of | AFP Special Operations Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Ramon Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija |
| Nickname(s) | "LRR", "Philippines' Delta Force" |
| Motto(s) | "Tiradores de la Muerte" (Sharpshooters of Death) |
| Engagements |
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| Decorations | Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge Presidential Streamer Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | BGen Monico E. Abang, PA |
| Notable commanders | Jose Luntok, Lawrence San Juan, Alexander Macario, Danilo Pamonag |
| Insignia | |
| AFP Master Parachutist Badge | |
| Scout Ranger Qualification Badge | |
| Special Forces Qualification Badge | |
The LRR is part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command (AFPSOCOM). It is based at Fort Ramon Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija.
Their motto is from the famous Luna Sharpshooters of Antonio Luna during the Philippine-American War, with the monicker of "Marksmen of Death" (Spanish: Tiradores de la Muerte).
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