BONTOC, Mountain Province. Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) of Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC) had undergone the Regional Annual Administrative and Tactical Inspection (RAATI) on April 16, 2018, at the Eyeb Open Gym and Parade Ground.
Maj. Jeffrey L. Mamuyac (FS) PA took charge the RAATI Team on behalf of Lt. Col. Denton P. Kelly PA (Res). Other members were Cpt. Jessie D. Addun (OS) PA, Cpt. Arlis Arthuro J. Jardin (INF) PA, 2 Lt. Hermelie Cinches (INF) PA, Cpl. Joel S. Asis (INF) PA, Senior Master Sgt. Artemio J. Obena (MS) PA, Cpl. Cornelio P. Cudli (MS) PA, and Pfc Mark Joseph C. Pasuquin (INF) PA.
College President Rexton F. Chakas expressed his gratitude to the training unit of the college for the exerted efforts and time as he welcomed the RAATI Team.
“At the end of your training and your molding into better citizens, we must strive to be better,” said President Chakas.
According to Sgt. Marilou S. Babkeg PA (Res), the implementation of the K-12 Program decreased the number of recruits from not less than 500 cadets of the School Year 2015-2016 to 72 at present, when the previous RAATI was conducted. Only Alfa and Bravo Company were two companies formed in the said event.
The inspection started with the Ceremonial Parade. Tactical Aspect which categorized into Drill Test and Military Stakes, and Administrative and Management were the factors that consisted the overall rating.
The cadets were inspected on their physical appearance, their uniforms, and their knowledge on general information that consists of personnel information from the ROTC from National to Local officials.
Speakers read to the public the provisions that created the ROTC - National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001 (R.A. 9163) and Citizen Armed Force or Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act (R.A. 7077).
When asked with their satisfaction from the support of the College, Maj. Mamuyac said, “The support of the college is more than from expected.”
Pfc. Marvin A. Ayop (INF) PA also added, “The event was fully funded. The success is unguaranteed without the support from the administration and the student (populace). Whatever the accomplishments of the MPSPC ROTC are also credited to the college in terms of the pursuit of the institution’s vision, mission, goals, and objectives.”
According to Maj. Mamuyac, joining the ROTC is showing love for country. It is preparing the citizens to be ready if the need for community defense is necessary. “It is not only about holding a gun.” For ROTC cadets, it is more than receiving incentives. It is also about their development, discipline, leadership, and respect.
Maj. Mamuyac praises the ROTC performace for its excellent rating but some field needs improvement. He emphasized that this is due to some changes introduced to the unit such as additional instructors, additional training aids, and additional practical exercises like assembly and disassembly of cal. 45 pistol and M16 rifle. Also, the commandant frequently visits the Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST) office.
Maj. Mamuyac encourages incoming first year students to take the ROTC program.
“Reservists are the backbone of the regular force because the number of personnel in the active force will not suffice the number of cadets,” Maj. Mamuyac ended. /Felix M. Lumbag, Jr.// Tala News Corps
