11/11/2025
DEPLOYMENT ADVISORY NOTICE As of 1200H, 11 November 2013 – SS Yolanda
8th Marine Brigade Reserve and its Support Units;
82nd Marine Battalion Reserve and 83rd Marine Battalion Reserve
The Headquarters 8th Marine Brigade Reserve is organizing groups to assist ShelterBox Philippines in setting up emergency shelter, warmth and dignity to people affected by Super Storm Yolanda, whose houses were totally wrecked. Each box supplies families with a tent and lifesaving equipment to use while they are displaced or homeless.
ShelterBox Philippines, an affiliate of ShelterBox International who is an international disaster relief charity that provides portable refuge to disaster victims around the world.
The groups are the following;
a) A 30 man group and equipment’s from 83rd Marine Battalion Reserve based in Region 8 to assist in the setting up of temporary shelters in Leyte Samar (LEYSAM) Area,
b) A 30 man group and equipment’s from 82nd Marine Battalion based in Region 7 to assist in the setting up of temporary shelters in Northern Cebu to include the island municipalities and Barangay’s.
Maximum deployment period is 10 to 15 days, and then another group will be organized and mobilized to replace the 1st group.
The group is tasked to assist in the transport, load, unload and stocked in the warehouses of the ShelterBoxes, assist in the distribution and installation.
Unit personnel who have signified to join and participate should expect a worst case scenario of non-availability of power, light, water and communication signals.
Unit personnel who signified their intention to participate in this noble and missionary endeavor to help others are all advised to contact the Headquarters since not all will be accommodated due to limited funds/budget, Please get in touch thru txt to 0908 243 8506, 0916 409 8868, mobile landline (032) 512 5133 or you can send an email to [email protected].
Please monitor for the next Advisory Notice.
Packing for Deployment
Do Bring:
• Toiletries (toothbrush/toothpaste, shaving supplies, shampoo, soap, etc.)
• 5 pcs. Underwear and athletic socks
• Casual, comfortable clothes for leisure time,
• Pair of rubber shoes/slippers/towels
• Extra short pants, green marines/navy T-shirts
• Adequate personal funds
• Family txt information to keep in touch
* Flashlight
Do Not Bring:
• Family
• Pets
• Expensive personal items — cameras, MP3 players, radios, laptop, jewelry, etc.
• Nonprescription drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Weapons of any type, including pocket knives
• Obscene or pornographic material
• Alcoholic beverages
• Playing cards/dice/dominoes
• Cigarettes/tobacco products
Selected Contingent Members will be issued by the Unit (Subject to return upon completion of the Mission), the following;
*1 set Marine BDA Uniform – Polo, Pant and Lousy Hat
*1 set Black or Green Backpack
*1 pc Green Marines T-shirt
*1 pc Green Marines Sweatshirt
*1 pc Green Marines Short Pant
*1 pc Camouflage Hammock w/ mosquito net
*1 pc Camouflage raincoat
*1 pc plastic mat and foam
*1 pc Blanket
*1 set lunchbox metal with spoon/fork
*1 set Water can tin
Reminders to all Contingent members who are on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster (HA/DR) Operations
* Safety and Security of Disaster Responder Personnel and Equipment is our No 1 Priority,
* We should be self-sufficient during the deployment period and don’t bother the affected locality by asking or demanding where to sleep and who will provide for your meals,
* We are not there for photo-ops and claiming that we helped for mileage, just documentation purposes,
* We are on a lifesaving and humanitarian mission and there is a mandatory need for coordination, cooperation and collaboration, NOT COMPETITION with Others,
* Report to any meeting, formation, activity and when called upon . . . . On time.
* Make smart decisions,
* Follow directions and Always follow lawful and legal orders,
* Concentrate on my work and tasks assign and care about the quality of my work,
* Read, write and calculate well,
* Recognize problems and find solutions,
* Finish a job ASAP when I’m supposed to without sacrificing quality,
* Be honest and dependable,
* Take the lead and work hard,
* Communicate well and get along with other people . . . especially my seniors, peers and juniors,
* Wear my uniform properly, shine everything, 3x4 haircut for men/hairnet for women, practice good grooming and sanitation,
* Be cooperative and work as a team player,
* Have a positive attitude
* Strictly implement the 11 General Orders, when doing sentry duty.
LET US BE REMINDED AND PRACTICE (SA ISIP, SA SALITA AT SA GAWA) THE MARINE CORP’S VALUES
Honor
Honor guides Marines to exemplify the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior; to never lie cheat or steal; to abide by an uncompromising code of integrity; respect human dignity; and respect others. The quality of maturity, dedication, trust and dependability commit Marines to act responsibly; to be accountable for their actions; to fulfill their obligations; and to hold others accountable for their actions.
Marines will live by the highest ethical and moral standards, have respect for others, and act in a responsible, mature and dependable manner.
Courage
Courage is the mental, moral and physical strength ingrained in Marines. It carries them through the challenges of combat and helps them overcome fear. It is the inner strength that enables a Marine to do what is right; to adhere to a higher standard of personal conduct; and to make tough decisions under stress and pressure.
Marines have the ability to face fear and overcome it. They will use mental, moral and physical strength to steady themselves in times of stress, rise to the challenge and face the new and the unknown.
Commitment
Commitment is the spirit of determination and dedication found in Marines. It leads to the highest order of discipline for individuals and units. It is the ingredient that enables 24-hour a day dedication to Corps and country. It inspires the unrelenting determination to achieve a standard of excellence in every endeavor.
Marines feel determined and dedicated to a purpose. They vow to serve something bigger than themselves and won't stop until a goal is reached.
