07/09/2026
𝐈𝐅𝐒𝐔 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐨 𝐄𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
On 05 September 2026, under the supervision of Sgt Michael John V Dandoy (Inf) PA, Training NCO, together with the Graduate Military Assistants (GMAs), ROTC Alumni, and IFSU ROTC Unit cadet officers led by C/LTC RAVEN ACE G BUTANGON 1CL, Corps Commander, the Eighth Training Day was conducted at the Open Gymnasium, Ifugao State University–Lamut Campus, Nayon, Lamut, Ifugao.
The activity formally started with a mass formation and checking of attendance of the basic cadets, ensuring discipline, accountability, and proper military bearing before the conduct of the day's activities. Afterwards, the basic cadets proceeded to the lecture area in preparation for the scheduled instruction.
During the training, personnel from the 54th Infantry Battalion (54th IBn), 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, conducted separate instructional sessions on Survival Technique 1 and weapons.
For the M16 R***e Familiarization, Cpl Ricky F Adchak (OS) PA served as the lecturer, with Cpl Solomon L Kilangan (Inf) PA assisting in the conduct of the session. The lecture provided the cadets with basic knowledge of the M16 r***e, including its parts, characteristics, capabilities, and proper safety procedures.
Meanwhile, PFC Dolphy O Abgao (Inf) PA together with Cpl Robert A Labuguin Jr (Inf) PA conducted the instruction on Survival Technique 1. The session included demonstrations on basic field survival skills, particularly the use of bamboo in demonstrating fire-making techniques and the construction of a temporary shelter. The practical demonstrations allowed the cadets to gain firsthand learning experiences on resourcefulness, preparedness, and adaptability in field environments.
The training sessions emphasized safety, discipline, proper military bearing, and responsible application of the knowledge and skills gained throughout the instruction.
The Eighth Training Day concluded successfully, providing the basic cadets with valuable knowledge and practical learning experiences while further strengthening their discipline, preparedness, and readiness as future reserve officers.
