Philippine Reserve Army

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The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella (Twilight Saga)

The soft side of your Heart.

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The Blind Side This is one Life Story that you shouldn't miss.

the Device that has it All.

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Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)

CLEANING OF CREEK

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Just see that when we are together we're strong and one . Nothing gonna stop us if we have the willingness to help and share are part to our mother nature.

Philippine Reserve Army: MEDICAL MISSION

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Philippine Reserve Army: MEDICAL MISSION

THE PAINTING OF TRUE SACRIFICE

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“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
(Matthew 18:10 )

A Short Grace For Use Before Meals

O Lord, bless this food to our use,
and us to your service;
make us grateful for all your mercies,
and mindful of the needs of others. Amen.

I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.

What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? And if he finds it, truly, I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray. So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
(Matthew 18:12-14 )

You may not have saved a lot of money in your life, but if you have saved a lot of heartaches for other folks, you are a pretty rich man.

Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve.... You don't have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.

Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.

And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
(Mark 10:13-16 )

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

(2 Timothy 3:14-15 Holy Bible)

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.

You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.
(Deuteronomy 6:7)

Nobody made a greater mistake than

he who did nothing because he could only do a little.

My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not join with those who do otherwise, for disaster from them will rise suddenly, and who knows the ruin that will come from them both?
(Proverbs 24:21-22 )

This is the true joy in life - being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.

Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.

(Psalms 127:3-5 )

And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.

(Matthew 18:2-6)

MEDICAL MISSION

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I GIVE BLOOD WILL YOU?

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How to donate blood

Preparation before donating blood

Have enough rest and sleep.
No alcohol intake 24 hours prior to blood donation.
No medications for at least 24 hours prior to blood donation.
Have something to eat prior to blood donation, avoid fatty foods.
Drink plenty of fluid like water or juice.

Steps in donating blood

Have your weight taken.
Register honestly and completely the donor registration form.
Have your blood type and hemoglobin checked.
A physician will examine the blood donor.
Actual donation. The amount of blood to be donated will depend on the donor's weight and blood pressure. Either 350cc or 450cc and would usually take 10 minutes or less.
A 5 to 10 minute rest and plenty of fluid intake is necessary after donation.

What to do after blood donation

Drink plenty of fluids like water or juice.
Refrain from stooping down after blood donation.
Refrain from strenuous activities like:
1. Lifting heavy objects
2. Driving big vehicles such as bus, trucks, etc.
3. Operating big machines
Avoid using the punctured arm in lifting heavy objects.
Apply pressure on the punctured site and lift the arm in case the site is still bleeding.
If there is discoloration and swelling on the punctured site, you may apply cold compress for 24 hours and then hot compress for the next 24 hours.
If there is dizziness, just lie down feet elevated. Drink plenty of juice, in just a few minutes or so it will pass.

Blood donation: Basic Requirements

Blood donation helps save lives. Find out if you're eligible to donate blood and what to expect if you decide to donate.

The need for blood is great. On any given day, more than two thousand of blood units are transfused to patients in our country. Some may need blood during surgery. Others depend on it after an accident or because they have a disease that requires blood components. The Philippine National Red Cross approximately supplies one-fourth of the country’s national blood requirements.

If you're in good health, you can probably donate. Find out about blood donation and what to expect if you decide to give.

Who can donate blood?

You can donate blood if you:

· Are in good health

· Between 16 to 65 years old (16 and 17 years old need parents consent)

· Weigh at least 110 pounds

· With a blood pressure between: Systolic: 90-160 mmHg

Diastolic: 60-100 mmHg

· Pass the physical and health history assessments

PNRC Blood Service Facilities carefully screen potential donors. The screening guidelines are necessary to ensure that blood donation is safe for you and that it's safe for the person who receives your blood.

During the screening process, you fill out a blood donation questionnaire form that includes direct questions about behaviours known to carry a higher risk of blood-borne infections — infections that are transmitted through the blood. These behaviours include prostitution, intravenous drug use and others. A trained physician asks you about your medical/ health history and conducts a physical examination, which includes checking your blood pressure, pulse and temperature. All of the information from this evaluation is kept strictly confidential.

During your blood donation screening procedure, a small sample of blood taken from a finger prick is used to check your hemoglobin level, the oxygen-carrying component of your blood. If your hemoglobin concentration is normal and you've met all the other screening requirements, you can donate blood.

Where can I donate blood?

Use the PNRC Blood Service Facility Directory (menu) to find the blood donation center nearest you, and then contact the blood center and find out what they require.

Mother nature needs our share

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PLANTING A TREE

While planting each of these different types of trees differs in the details, all trees eventually end up in a hole. But not any old hole will do.

The most common mistake when planting a tree is a digging hole, which is both too deep and too narrow. Too deep and the roots don’t have access to sufficient oxygen to ensure proper growth. Too narrow and the root structure can’t expand sufficiently to nourish and properly anchor the tree.

As a general rule, trees should be transplanted no deeper than the soil in which they were originally grown. The width of the hole should be at least 3 times the diameter of the root ball or container or the spread of the roots in the case of bare root trees. This will provide the tree with enough worked earth for its root structure to establish itself.

When digging in poorly drained clay soil, it is important to avoid ‘glazing’. Glazing occurs when the sides and bottom of a hole become smoothed forming a barrier, through which water has difficulty passing. To break up the glaze, use a fork to work the bottom and drag the points along the sides of the completed hole. Also, raising the centre bottom of the hole slightly higher than the surrounding area. This allows water to disperse, reducing the possibility of water pooling in the planting zone.

Planting Balled and Burlapped Trees.

Balled and burlapped (B & B) trees, although best planted as soon as possible, can be stored for some time after purchase as long as the ball is kept moist and the tree stored in a shady area. B & B trees should always be lifted by the ball, never by the trunk. The burlap surrounding the ball of earth and roots should either be cut away completely (mandatory, in the case of synthetic or plastic burlap) or at least pulled back from the top third of the ball (in the case of natural burlap). Any string or twine should also be removed. Backfill soil (combinations of peat moss, composted manure, topsoil, etc.) is then placed in the hole surrounding the tree just to the height of the ball or slightly lower to allow for some settling. Be careful not to compress the back fill soil as this may prevent water from reaching the roots and the roots from expanding beyond the ball.

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Planting Container Trees.

Container trees (though subject to greater heat and drying conditions than B and B) can also be stored for a brief period of time after purchase as long as the soil in the container is kept moist and the tree stored in a shady spot. The procedure for planting container trees is similar to that for B & B trees. In the case of metal or plastic containers, remove the container completely. In the case of fibre containers, tear the sides away.

Once carefully removed from the container, check the roots. If they are tightly compressed or ‘potbound’, use your fingers or a blunt instrument (to minimize root tearing) to carefully tease the fine roots away from the tight mass and then spread the roots prior to planting. In the case of extremely woody compacted roots, it may be necessary to use a spade to open up the bottom half of the root system. The root system is then pulled apart or ‘butterflied’ prior to planting. Loosening the root structure in this way is extremely important in the case of container plants. Failure to do so may result in the roots ‘girdling’ and killing the tree. At the very least, the roots will have difficulty expanding beyond the dimensions of the original container. To further assist this, lightly break up even the soil outside the planting zone. This allows roots that quickly move out of the planting zone to be more resilient as they anchor into existing surrounding soil conditions.

Once the tree is seated in the hole, the original soil is then back-filled into the hole to the soil level of the container. Again, remember not to overly compress the back-filled soil especially by tramping it with your feet. Compress gently using your hands instead.

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Planting Bare-Rooted Trees.

Planting bare-rooted trees is a little different as there is no soil surrounding the roots. Most importantly, the time between purchase and planting is a more critical issue. Plant as soon as possible. When purchasing bare-rooted trees, inspect the roots to ensure that they are moist and have numerous lengths of fine root hairs (healthy). Care should be taken to ensure that the roots are kept moist in the period between purchase and planting. Prune broken or damaged roots but save as much of the root structure as you can.

To plant, first build a cone of earth in the centre of the hole around which to splay the roots. Make sure that when properly seated on this cone the tree is planted so that the ‘trunk flare’ is clearly visible and the ‘crown’, where the roots and top meet, is about two inches above the soil level. This is to allow for natural settling.

My share to Mother Nature

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This is one way of seeing the world.

God created and planted the first seeds.

Mother Earth and Mother Nature are the Whole Mother.

Mother Nature was born and Mother Earth is Her womb. From the womb all living things are produced and reproduced.

The Earth we live on is Mother Earth's garden. We all share in tending this garden. It is a beautiful garden over all, even though it has its wild patches and untended patches.

God put man on the Earth to act as his servants, to take care of the Earth. We all have our part to play. Some of us are more creative, some are more physical and so on, but we all share in the tending of the wonderful garden.

Co-operation between angelic beings and men play an important part in doing God's bidding and to help in the task of looking after Mother Earth's garden. Practical help of angelic intelligences, and the spirits of nature, is available in all work which is designed and performed for the purpose of helping others and of serving the world.

YOUR GUIDE TO BASIC ROTC

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BASIC ROTC PROGRAM

The basic ROTC shall be a one (1) year or two (2) semester program which consist of at least one hundred Twenty (120) training hours credited for six (6) units.

As part of the ROTC Program likewise, students shall have the option to join extra-curricular activities such as Rifle and Pistol Team, Silent Drill Platoon, Drum and Buggle Corps, etc using the thirty (30) optional training hours per semester.

Qualified AFP Reservist may be utilized as ROTC Tactical Officers and Instructor placing them on Active Duty Training (ADT). The AFP Regular Component, however, may as guest instructors.

In lieu of the regular two (2) semester program for any of the NSTP component, a one ROTC Summer (30) days program may also be conducted.

Only graduates of the Basic ROTC Program shall be qualified to enroll in the Advance ROTC Course.

Each student enrolled in Basic ROTC shall provide for their own uniform. The prescribed uniform for the basic ROTC student shall be fatigue uniform with combat boots and bull cap. The cut/model of said uniform is patterned after the Battle Dress Attire (BDA).

The ROTC Unit Commandant shall be required to submit Program of Expenditures (POE) of his unit per year broken down by semester to the school concerned for inclusion in the annual budget. Said POE shall be presented by the ROTC Commandant before a panel composed of representatives of the school concerned, if required.

Expenditures shall be subjected to periodic audit to be conducted by the school. All ROTC Units Commandants are required to submit a report of utilization of the ROTC Fee to their respective Unit Commanders at the end of every semester.

Records of enrollment and final rating of the ROTC Program shall be reflected accordingly in all scholastic records of the students.

ROTC component graduates shall be incorporated into the AFP Reserve Force. AS such, they shall be given ranks, serial numbers and assigned to their Reserve Unit Mobilization Centers.

Enrollment Procedure

Students who shall enroll in the ROTC Program shall be required to secure a certificate from a licensed physician that they are physically fit for training. They shall likewise be required to secure parental consent for students below eighteen (18) years old.

Enrollment fee per semester shall be collected from each student exclusively for the maintenance for office and training expenses and to be managed by the school. One (1) semester of ROTC training shall be equivalent to three (3) units.

Clustering and cross enrollment shall be allowed for the convenience of the students taking into account logistics, branch of service and geographical considerations. It will be managed by the school that has the preponderance of the students.

The minimum number of enrollees in ROTC program is 350 male and female students. Schools with lower than 350 enrollees may coordinate with the nearest ROTC activated units for the accommodation of the cross enrollees.

Conduct of Course

ROTC training shall be conducted once a week, four (4) hours per week for 15 consecutive weekends for two (2) semesters.

The first semester ROTC shall be called Military Science (MS) 1, while the second semester shall be Military Science (MS) 2 wherein the former is a prerequisite of the latter.

The POI for the ROTC component includes lectures, field works and practical exercises focusing on the organization of the AFP, basic military principles and theories, customs and traditions in the military service, human rights, disaster relief operations, basic survival, anti-/counter terrorism, defensive techniques, team building, weapons familiarization, drills and ceremonies, among others.

The ammunition requirements for weapons training of ROTC Units in the government schools shall be supported by the AFP while private schools shall include the ammunition requirements in the program of expenditures.

Declination of Function

The ROTC Commandants is a Department Head or member of the faculty of the school. As such, the school may extend to him the normal privileges and sanctions due to a faculty member of the Department Head. He shall be subjected to evaluation of his performance by the school authority in the same frequency as other Department Heads. Upon relief, his performance shall also be evaluated.

ROTC Commandants shall submit final grades to the school Registrar in the form prescribed by the school not later that fifteen (15) days after the end of the semester. Further, the school Registrar and the Commandant shall be the designated signatories to the ROTC Completion Certificates.

Major ROTC related cases shall be investigated by Major Service Command Provost Marshall or Inspector General.

Responsibility

The Secretary of National Defense through the Chief of Staff, AFP shall create monitoring/inspection teams which shall conduct inspections and/or monitoring the ROTC program of implementation.

Major Service Commanders are responsible to the Chief of Staff, AFP for the strict implementation of the ROTC Program.

Major Service tens shall submit initial reports on the progress of the implementation to this Hqs (Attn: DCSRRA, J10) NLT 15 days after the Opening of the Course, subsequent reports will be on-the-need basis.

The ROTC Commandant and ROTCU personnel are in the front line in the development of the AFP Reserve Force, hence their actions reflect in whole on the AFP. Therefore, they should conduct themselves professionally in order to maintain the goodwill, credibility and honor that have been painstakingly gained in other fields of endeavor including the battle front.

Course Description

ROTC is a two (2) semester program. A module common for all the branches of service shall be offered during the first semester while the peculiar module shall be given during the second semester.

Students shall be given education on the basic knowledge of the military profession through lectures and practical exercises.

Course Objectives

To indoctrinate, train and provide the ROTC Cadets/Cadettes with the basic knowledge on military subjects and practical exercises that will enable them to acquire skills in order to Survive, Shoot and Signal.

Desired Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the ROTC Cadet/Cadettes should be able to:

Explain the legal basis of the NSTP, duties and responsibilities as a reservist, his/her expected role as citizen of the Republic of the Philippines, the threats to national security and the provision of human rights as embodied in the constitution.
Discuss the organizational set-up and Chain of Command in the AFP.
Enumerate the general description of the basic individual weapons and perform the field stripping to include care and maintenance and its operation.
Learn the fundamentals of basic soldiery, explain and perform the various formations and immediate actions during movement techniques in combat.
Learn the fundamentals of firing, types of firing positions and triangulation.
Identify the different military radio communications and familiarize himself with prowords and counter signs.
Learn the military customs and traditions, code of conduct of the profession and values of public servants as citizens of the Republic of the Philippines.
Learn the different pillars of CMO, its roles and significance including its roles in disaster and response and basic evacuation procedures. Learn the fundamentals and techniques on basic self-defense and basic life support.
Be able to identify the measures to protect and improve on health.
Learn the basic survival techniques in jungles and at sea.
Be able to relate history with the present by the visit to military camps/bases. Museums and other historical sites.

HOW TO BE A RESERVE ARMY

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History

The creation of the ARMY RESERVE COMMAND was inspired by the first ever recorded and very successful defense of the its first Filipino Reservist against foreign invasion on March 16, 1521, when Rajah Lapu-lapu and his troops defeated the far more superior Spanish Armada led by Fernando Magallanes during the historic battle on Mactan Island. Their Heroic exploits and rare display of patriotism instigated a continuous anti-Spanish/American campaign until the conditional American-Filipino truce was signed into accord. This events inspired the institutionalization of the present Philippine National Defense Act of 1935, which obligated all its citizens regardless of sex, religion, and social structure to protect and preserve the independence and sovereignty of the current Republic. The Philippines was then further divided into ten (10) military districts and each organizing one (1) Reserve Division.

On July 26, 1941, all organized military forces and allies of the US Commonwealth Government were ordered into service with US by then President Franklin Roosevelt under the direct supervision of the USAFFE commanded by then General Douglas Mc Arthur. To this into effect, then Philippine Commonwealth President Manuel L Quezon issued proclamation number 740 on 1 August 1941 transferring the control Philippine Army and the Philippine Constabulary to the U.S. Army. All ten (10) Reserve Division composed of professionals, businessmen, ROTC graduates, the school of reserve commission and former cadre trainees and volunteers were then mobilized and subsequently rushed into the service of the USAFFE. Their valor and exceptional resiliency had shown when they fought valiantly against the Japanese Imperial Army until the day of the Philippine Islands were liberated.

The 1986 People's Power Revolution further led to the deactivation of then current Army Reserve Command. Its functions were absorbed by the newly activated Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for CMO, PA thus, the Reserve Affairs Unit (RAU). On the other hand, the erstwhile Regional Community Defense Unit (RCDU) tasked for Reserve Force Development in the regions were transferred to control of the newly instituted Infantry Divisions.

Through the mandatory ROTC Program, the build up of the reservist force continued to grow with an average annual output of 45,000 Officers and Enlisted Men from 1985-1990 however, the only organized Philippine Army Reserve units (PAARU) with a total of sixty (60) registered PAARUs nationwide.

By the end of 1990, the Philippine Army Reserve Component's strength was registered at 528,000 fully trained and quickly mobilizable units but with no definite reserve structure to speak of and the provincial Community Defense Center were organizing one (1) Reserve Infantry Battalion albeit in papers only.

The further enactment of RA 7077 otherwise known as the Citizen Armed Forces or AFP Reservist Act on 27 June 1991 provided for the further development and build up of the current Reserve Force. Under this act, the Citizen Armed Forces is mandated as follows:

Furthermore, RA 7077 was enacted to support the much recent RA 7898 known as the AFP Modernization Act, which aims to develop an efficient, credible and professional Armed Forces.

On July 1992, the Reserve Command, Philippine Army was again put into action and became a major Philippine Army unit tasked to implement the plans and programs for Reservists and Retirees Affairs. It was divided to 14 Regional Community Defense Groups which will undertake the organization and maintenance of one standby Reserve Infantry Division and 73 Community Defense Centers which ordered to organize a Battlion size Reservist Units on every region of the country.

On 1 October 1999, the unit was again renamed ARMY RESERVE COMMAND pursuant to General Order Nr 1300 Headquarters Philippine Army dated 24 September 1999.

MISSION

Their mission is to develop, organize, train, equip, and administer army reservists into capable, responsive and mobilizeable reserve force as an integral component of the army in the defense of the state and to participate in socio-economic development efforts.

They are also tasked in augmenting the regular force whenever needed.

TRAINING

Training is one of the primary tasks that is handled by ARESCOM. One of its primary training unit is the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and the Basic Citizen's Military Training (BCMT).

The Army Reserve Command also through its ROTC Program prepare future officers in the army serving in the reserve force. Under the Officer Preparatory Course, college graduates are trained to take roles as officers in Philippine Army.

TYPES OF RESERVISTS

There are currently two (2) types of reservists in the component of the AFP Reserve Force; the Ready Reserve and the Standby Reserve. Ready Reservists are personnel that are always on constant alert and on a call whenever the mobilization order has been given, while Standby Reservists are the personnel that support and augment the Ready Reserve Force when only needed.

Tree Planting of a Soldier

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