The Vice Commander, Philippine Army (VCPA) Maj. Gen. Henry M. Doyaoen underscored the crucial role of reserve officers as an integral part of the “total force” in his speech during the ceremonial send-off for Call to Active Duty Tour for Training (CADTT) officers on April 19, 2022 at the Philippine Army Grandstand, Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila.
The VCPA lauded the 103 reserve officers who will undergo the two-year CADTT, a program which gives reserve officers an opportunity to serve in the regular force. The program hones their capabilities in leading and managing small unit operations as part of a bigger force.
"I am proud to witness a new batch of CADTT officers who can actively and wholeheartedly serve the Filipino people and the country in challenging situations. As you transition into serving with our regular Army units, I urge you all to maximize your learning for the duration of your two-year active duty tour for training,” Maj. Gen. Doyaoen said.
The VCPA also highlighted the Army reserve force’s crucial role in the humanitarian assistance and disaster response efforts, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, the eruption of Taal volcano, the onslaught of “Odette” late last year and more recently “Agaton,” the first tropical cyclone to hit the country this year.
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