28/09/2026
26 SEPTEMBER 2026 | 13TH TRAINING DAY OF THE ICST ROTC UNIT
The 13th Training Day of the ICST ROTC Unit was successfully completed with another meaningful and skill-focused training session. The activity focused on proper r***e handling, safety, assembly, reassembly, and proper targeting techniques to further improve the cadets’ knowledge and skills.
From 0730H to 0800H, Sgt Edwin V Catigay (Inf) PA discussed the importance of maintaining the correct position and observing proper rules and safety procedures when handling a r***e and aiming at a target. The discussion helped the cadets understand the importance of discipline, proper positioning, and safety during r***e-related activities. From 0900H to 1200H, the cadets began learning how to properly assemble and reassemble the r***e, becoming familiar with its different parts and their functions. At the same time, other cadets received instruction on proper targeting techniques and correct positioning when aiming. The activities were conducted under the guidance of the ICST ROTC Officers, led by Cpl Ronaldo D Timog (Inf) PA and Sgt Edwin V Catigay (Inf) PA.
The training was once again led and supervised by 1701st CDC Director Ulysses S Mendoza (MI) PA, Sgt Edwin V Catigay (Inf) PA, CPL Ronaldo Timog (Inf) PA, Sgt Jimboy Almarez PA (RES), Sgt James Mark Fajutag (Res) PA, Pvt John Mathew Miranda (RES) PA,Pvt Kiechel Christopher Hernandez (Res) PA, Pvt Maria Necol Danica Ann Rose Lolong (RES) PA, and C/LTC John Zeus G Selles 1CL Corps Commander of the ICST ROTC Unit.
The 1701st CDC were also present to assist the cadets throughout the training. Their participation helped the cadets gain additional knowledge and improve their understanding of proper r***e handling, identifying r***e parts, assembly and reassembly, and proper targeting techniques.
The 13th Training Day once again demonstrated the importance of discipline, teamwork, safety, and continuous learning in developing responsible and capable ROTC cadets.
