26/09/2026
𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣-𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙣-𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙨 | 𝟰𝟬𝟱𝘾𝘿𝘾 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚
Morong, Rizal - On 26 September 2026, the 405th Community Defense Center under the supervision of COL MELGEVAL B HILAO INF (GSC) PA, Director, successfully conducted the Reservist Marksmanship Challenge at the 2ID Pistol Range, 2nd Division Training School, 2ID, PA, Camp General Mateo Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal.,
This activity brought together dedicated citizen-soldiers from the reserve component and other Uniformed Service to undergo a series of tactical evaluations. Designed as a rigorous test of fundamental combat shooting, the challenge focused heavily on sharpening precision, target acquisition, weapon handling under pressure, and strict adherence to range and fi***rm safety discipline.
Throughout the activity, participating reservists demonstrated exceptional focus, mental toughness, and competitive spirit. The exercise went beyond a standard shooting competition; it served as a vital component of ongoing capability-building efforts to ensure that the Reserve Force remains sharp, agile, and fully prepared for any operational scenario. By maintaining high standards of marksmanship, the participants reinforced their readiness to act as a dependable, highly skilled force multiplier in support of the Reserve Command, Philippine Army mission.
COL Hilao commended the unwavering enthusiasm, discipline, and proficiency displayed by the reservists. He emphasized that continuous practical training in core soldiering skills is indispensable in building a credible and mission-ready reserve component capable of answering the call of duty at a moment's notice.
The activity successfully concluded with a closing ceremony recognizing top-performing marksmen, embodying the core values of professionalism, tactical excellence, and commitment to national security. The 405CDC remains steadfast in its mandate to train, develop, and empower a robust and dependable Reserve Force for the country.