The 1901st Ready Reserve Infantry Brigade, led by Brig. Gen. Erik Miguel Espina of the 7th Regional Community Defense Group (7RCDG), conducted a Civil-Military Operations (CMO) Training at Camp Lapu-Lapu. The CMO is a vital component of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to support communities during emergencies and disasters. It also aims to deepen the connection between the government and the people, especially in remote areas.
Training Details
The event was held with the permission and support of the 7RCDG under the leadership of Col. Ricky N. Parcon, in coordination with the Joint Task Group-Cebu and the Civil-Military Operations Regiment, both based at Camp Lapu-Lapu. The instructor for the training was 1Lt. Bhea Jeem B. Docyogen, an officer of the 14th CMO Battalion, an experienced radio broadcaster, and a graduate of the Officer Candidate School in the Philippines.
Key Messages
In her speech, Docyogen emphasized the importance of good relations between reservists and Local Government Unit (LGU) officials to bring government services closer to the people. She also explained that the continuous presence of soldiers and reservists through programs like the Medical and Dental Civic Action Program (Medcap) helps restore public trust and serves as a pathway to guide individuals who have strayed from the right path back into the fold of the law.
Meanwhile, Brig. Gen. Espina stressed the need for adequate knowledge and training in CMO for every reservist to effectively enhance community service and welfare through what they learned during the training. The event also included a Military Correspondence Course review led by SSG Elbert Melon as instructor.
Conclusion
At the end of the program, the 1901st Ready Reserve Infantry Brigade expressed heartfelt gratitude to the 7RCDG, Joint Task Group-Cebu, and Civil-Military Operations Regiment for their support and the successful conduct of the CMO Training.
