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THEWING

VOL XXIX, ISSUE 1

RELAUNCH 2015

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ATENEO DE MANILA ROTC

Though still recovering from the limitations and difficulties of the past, this year’s Corps displayed positive growth and development while surpassing its fair share of struggles. Throughout the course of SY 2014-2015, the Ateneo ROTC has successfully organized and participated in various projects and programs that have helped elevate its standing in Atenean society.

This year’s cadets were possibly one of the most fortunate in years, being given multiple opportunities. A trip to Clark Air Base in Pampanga, in addition to lectures from Military Training Instructors on different skills and knowledges helped shape the cadets. They were privileged to help clean up a creek in Taytay, Rizal and plant endangered and endemic

tree species in Antipolo. Upon Pope Francis’ visit, many cadets became a part of the Joint Task Force which allowed them to join hundreds of reservists in assisting the military to provide security for the Holy Father.

A s i d e f ro m a l l o f t h i s , T h e Wing—the official publication of the Ateneo ROTC—returned after many years. I t now continues to vigorously serve its purpose a s a m e a n s o f d o c u m e n t i n g the Corps’ development and the many experiences of this year’s cadets while also connecting the Ateneo ROTC to the rest of the Atenean community.

The Wing’s revival could not have been made possible without the efforts of both Ret. C/MAJ DENISE A RAMALLOSA 2Cl and Ret. C/

CPT JUSTIN ABE E DESCALLAR 2Cl who were instrumental in the production of the magazine.

Through all its members’ efforts, the Ateneo ROTC has, thus, grown into a corps in bloom: Kasibulan. As Batch 2015’s name implies, this organization has only continued to tread forward thanks to the roots solidified by the previous years.

Although what exactly the corps will grow into remains uncertain, this year was an astounding effort in giving it shape and significance. Batch Kasibulan’s achievements are a testament to its predecessors of the Ateneo Corps’ undying passion to serve and keep true to its traditions of Honor, Duty, Loyalty, and Integrity.

Now, the responsibilities and duties have been passed down to the next generation with the belief that what has begun to bloom today will continue to grow tomorrow.

KASIBULANKawal ng Simulaing Bumabalong saLagitik ng mga Nangungunyapit

Written by AW Cara Lamug PAFR and AW Kenley Earl Tan PAFR

About the bAtch | Kasibulan

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24 CONTENTS06 AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAMPatron Saint of Soliders:Saint Ignatius

08 ROPEMANSHIPKnotting Ever Experienced

18 EDUCATIONAL TOURAteneo ROTC toursClark Air Base, Omni Cadets were oriented on the 710TH SPOW, S-211 Fighter Jets, and Omni Aviation

28 COMPETITIONC/CPT CALIGNER 2Cl C/Aw Cara Lamug interviews C/CPT CALIGNER about his experiences in leading Lipaw Ateneo

32 LIFE OF A CADET OFFICERC/MAJ RACHO 1Cl – Scholar, Athlete, Cadet Officer, and Leader C/Am Carlos interviews C/MAJ RACHO about his secret for excellence

HEED THE CALL

10 SALUTE TO HEROESHalf-Mast forMamasapano's Fallen

11 PAPAL VISITPapal Duty As a member of the JTF-NCR, the Corps performed sentinel duty for the Pope

ONE WITH NATURE

13 CLEAN-UP DRIVEAteneo ROTC'sefforts at Lupang Arenda

14 TREE PLANTINGAteneo ROTC Tree Planting Project Corporganized a tree planting activity in collaboration with the TRCP

READY, AIM, FIRE

23 DRY FIRINGCadets engage in Dry Firing

24 COVER STORYLive Firing Cadets experience handling and firing an M-16 rifle in New Bilibid Prison Firing Range

26 FIRING SAFETYThe Importance of Proper Gun Handling: 5 Rules to Abide By

Editor-in-ChiefC/1LT PATRICIA ANNE E SANTOS 3Cl

Assistant Editor-in-ChiefAM Baron Clyde J Calgo PAFR

Head WriterAM Kurt Jessel D Marquez PAFR

Assistant Head WriterAM Kenley Earl T Tan PAFR

Head PhotographerAW Chelsea G Cue PAFR

Head Layout ArtistC/1LT PATRICIA ANNE E SANTOS 3Cl

Assistant Head Layout ArtistAW Jahannah Victoria M Calpito PAFR

WRITERS AW Ma Cecillia Rosario B Lamug PAFRAM Jose Miguel Alberto M Carlos PAFRAM Dominic S Aumentado Jr PAFR

PhotographersAW Daphne M Yatco PAFRAM Baron Clyde J Calgo PAFRAW Kimberly P Bairan PAFRAW Leya Angelica S Castro PAFR

Layout and Graphic ArtistsMaria Katrina E. SantosAW Anna Katrina M Rebosura PAFRAM Kenley Earl T Tan PAFR

ContributorsAW Ana Francisca A Gomez PAFRAW Mary Lerma Ann M Limjoco PAFRAM Vaughn Vincent V Villarico PAFRAW Jennine Stephanie S Sze PAFR

Special Thanks toMr Rene Salvador R San Andres Mr Richardson C Gialogo MAJ RAMIL E RANARIO PAFRet C/MAJ DENISE A RAMALLOSA 2ClRet C/CPT JUSTIN ABE E DESCALLAR 2Cl

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I am very much privileged to have handled fine young men and women of dynamic culture. You have distinguished yourselves as leaders even before you ever stepped foot on the hollowed grounds of this institution. In you we see the values of Integrity, Service, Teamwork, Excellence, and Professionalism that will define your lives. Despite being in one of the most demanding academic institutions in the Philippines, each one of you were able to display your zeal and passion for the military service. Through the ROTC Program, you have continued to expand your character towards becoming more responsible citizens of the country.

I can say with confidence and pride—the Ateneo ROTC is positively gaining ground towards becoming stronger and more respected because of your hard work and constant efforts to be Jesuits at heart, and genuinely Ignatian in our world today, all for the greater glory of God (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam). As you spread you wings and soar into the blue yonder, I enjoin each one of you to remember and follow the Five Critical Admonitions by General David H. Petraeus: Lead by Example,

“Be Humble; Don’t hesitate to Make Decisions; Be a Team Player; and Don’t take Yourself too seriously, but do take Your Work seriously.”

In becoming part of the Air Force Reserve, you must do better in meeting our Nation’s need – Maging Handa sa Tawag ng Inang Bayan. You must commit yourselves to take the responsibility to serve, defend, and protect when the need arises.Continue to thrive in becoming a person for others - intelligent, yet unassuming, a dominant leader but also a good and trustworthy follower, considerate in sharing your own person with others to make a difference for a better future.

“For you were once in darkness, now you are light in the lord. Live as children of light, for light produces every kind of goodness, righteousness, and truth."

–Ephesians 5:8

One Big Fight Ateneo ROTC! Mabuhay Tayong Lahat!

MAJ RAMIL E RANARIO PAFAteneo ROTC Commandant

“BUT THEY THAT WAIT UPON THE LORD

SHALL RENEW THEIR STRENGTH; THEY SHALL MOUNT UP

WITH WINGS AS EAGLES; THEY SHALL RUN,

AND NOT BE WEARY; AND THEY SHALL WALK,

AND NOT FAINT.”–ISAIAH 40:31

Words from the Commandant

Words from the commAndAnt | MAJ RANARIO PAF


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SaintIgnatius

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Ad mAjorem dei GloriAm | Saint Ignatius


Ad mAjorem dei GloriAm | Saint Ignatius


"WHETHER AS SOLDIERS, AS MYSTICS, AS PHILOSOPHERS, OR ANY OTHER IMAGE WE CHOOSE TO BE,

FROM OUR BECOMING IS LOVE BORN,BUT IT IS BECAUSE OF LOVE THAT WE BECOME. "

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There are many things that can be said about Staint Ignatius of Loyola; he is a

highly revered figure in virtually every image we have of him. As a leader, he founded the Society of Jesus, the religious order that shares to us many deep-seated insights about loving and serving. As a mystic, he bequeathed to the world the Spiritual Exercises which have led so many people to find God, whatever one conceives Him to be. As a saint, he is regarded as a manifestation of God’s loving glory. After all, everything he did was "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam."

Not all things about Saint Ignatius are regarded with respect and admiration. His life as a soldier is generally looked down upon f o r b e i n g d e f i n e d by w o r l d l y ambitions and desires. While it is true that Saint Ignatius once desired fame, fortune, wine, and women, it is not true that these dreams defined his career as a soldier. To explain why this is the case , le t us look back to the bat t le of Pamplona in 1521—the fateful day when his l i fe c h a n g e d f o reve r.

BATTLE OF PAMPLONAA large French army invaded Pamplona’s fortress, and a mere band of Spanish soldiers was the only defense the town had. It was a losing battle from the very beginning and they knew this. All of them were ready to surrender; all but one that is.

A young Basque nobleman by the name of Íñigo Lopez de Loyola had waited his entire life for a moment like this, where he would single-handedly hold off the French and attain unprecedented glory. But this did not happen, as a cannonball shattered his leg and with it, his image of himself as the l iving embodiment of romantic chivalry.

For many, this event ended Íñigo’s life as a soldier, but perhaps this was not the case at all. He remained a soldier but what he fought for changed profoundly. From a self-serving cause, he turned to a mission of

loving service for the Greater Good. Effectively, he had ceased to be a soldier for himself ; he had become a soldier of God.

SOLIDER OF GODWhen Saint Ignatius offered his sword to Our Lady of Montserrat, it was an act like that of a knight-errant who performs deeds for his royal lady. When he wrote the Spiritual Exercises, it was an act like that of a cadet who writes their experiences in a tickler to reflect on them, learn from them, and grow from them. When he,

as Super ior General , sent h is companions around the world to become servant-leaders, it was an act like that of a commander who leads and inspires his troops to build a corps that will motivate people to become better citizens. Indeed, Saint Ignatius was stil l a soldier—a soldier of God who found Him in al l things, most notably in lov ing serv ice.

Saint Ignatius's life as a soldier does not contradict his other lives Rather, i t complements them. Saint Ignatius the soldier is just as essential in understanding

him and following his example as Saint Ignatius the leader or Saint Ignatius the mystic. That image of him was just as loving and just as serving as the other personas we have of him.

Thus, Saint Ignatius the solider shows us that we all have the same purpose–that purpose is love. Whether as soldiers, as mystics, as philosophers, or any other image we choose to be, from our becoming is love born, but it is because of love that we become.


speciAl lecture | Ropemanship

KNOTTINGEVER

EXPERIENCEDWritten by AW Cara Lamug PAFR

The cadets of the Ateneo ROTC experienced a lecture on Ropemanship in CTC 102. It was conducted by SSG HENRY PAGAUITAN PAFR

from the Search and Rescue Squadron, 1AFWR, who was invited by the Ateneo Corps of Cadet Officers.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCEArmed with pieces of blue and white rope, thec a d e t s p r a c t i c e d s e v e r a l k n o t s , b e n d s , and hitches under the guidance of both SSG PAGAUITAN and his wife, Mrs. Milani Pagauitan. The techniques ranged from simple overhand knots to the rather intr icate bowline hitch.

Ropemanship didn’t come so naturally to a few of the cadets; some remarking that they simply felt “lost.” For several, it came with little difficulty. C/Am Gabriel Besa, a member of Loyola Mountaineers , was a l ready quite famil iar with most of the knots. He was, however, st i l l very i n t r i g u e d by a l l t h e i r d i f fe re n t u s e s .

“I got so interested when he made a harness out of the rope,” Besa remarked. “It was so cool.”

FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT KNOTSAnother example of a knot and its specific function w a s p rov i d e d . T h e b o w l i n e h i t c h , a c c o rd i n g to SSG PAGAUITAN, only proves to be stronger

the more weight is added unto i t . Hence, th ismakes i t very effect ive for act iv i t ies such asrappel l ing.The h i tch is a lso very easi ly unt iedu p o n re l i ev i n g i t o f a n y w e i g h t .

He also demonstrated how even the simplest of knots such as the overhand and the clove hitch can become vital tools when combined; they become a very reliable m e a n s o f s e c u r i n g a ro p e t o a b a s e .

SSG PAGAUITAN pointed out that the best kind of knot effectively

combines the simplicity of tying and untying with reliability

and strength. Knots have to be quick and easy to use; especially, in rescue where just a few seconds can make the difference between life and death. However, all knots should

never compromise i ts dependability for ease of use.

While SSG Pagauitan’s funny quips and the sheer of experimenting

with the small pieces of rope set a very light and fun tone for the lecture, he later

reminded the cadets of the importance of these knots. Ropes and harnesses are a must for effect ive rescue missions. Thus, th is sk i l l is of utmost s i g n i f i c a n c e t o t h e c a d e t s ’ e d u c a t i o n .

At the very least, the Atneto ROTC has taken a positive step towards the mastery of ropemanship w i t h t h i s t r a i n i n g a c t i v i t y.

speciAl lecture | Ropemanship


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“THE BEST KIND OF KNOT EFFECTIVELY COMBINES THE SIMPLICITY OF TYING AND UNTYING WITH RELIABILITY AND STRENGTH.”

KNOTTINGEVER

EXPERIENCED

Written by AW Cara Lamug PAFR

Following the Mamasapano clash in Mindanao, C/MAJ JOSE MIGUEL F RAMOS 2Cl, C/CPT JOSEPH M CALIGNER 2Cl, C/1LT PATRICIA ANNE E SANTOS 3Cl, and C/1LT NICO KRISTAN J TUPAS 3Cl of the Ateneo Corps of Cadet Officers raised the national flag of the Ateneo de Manila University at half-mast on 30 January 2015.

Half-mast is a gesture that is done in times of tragedy; upon raising, the flag is brought up to the top and then lowered to its final position at the middle of the flag pole’s full height. In accordance with Republic Act No. 8491, half-mast may be done as a sign of mourning.

In the event of the death of a government official, the national flag is half-masted for several days. The number of days is determined by his/her position. The National Historical Institute can also require the flying of the flag at half-mast upon the death of an individual for a period of less than seven days.

C/MAJ RAMOS 2Cl had particularly strong feelings following the half-mast. Sharing a picture on his personal page, he expressed his sentiments, “It was a very humbling and solemn experience to honor the PNP-SAF's Fallen 44. I fervently hope that this will be the last time we will ever have to half-mast a flag.”

The Mamasapano incident caused the deaths of 44 Special Action Force operatives, 23 MILF and BIFF soldiers, and as well as civilians. The half-mast was the Ateneo and the Ateneo ROTC’s way to honor the fallen.

Half-Mast for Mamasapano’s fallen

reAdy to heed the cAll | Salute to Heroes

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On 16 January 2015, the Ateneo ROTC, as a member of the Join Task Force—National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) for the Papal Visit, performed sentinel duty for His Eminence, Pope Francis.

GRAND MUSTERINGOn 10 January 2015, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted the Grand Mustering of Troops to mobilize men for the JTF. Personnel from the General Headquarters (GHQ), the Army, the Air Force, the Navy, and the Reserve Forces were to provide security in line with the apostolic visit of Pope Francis.

The 1ST Air Reserve Center (1ST ARCEN) conducted an orientation in a covered court in the Philippine State College of Aeronautics. CPT JACINTO ROMMEL A FAJARDO PAF, who was the current Commandant of the Ateneo ROTC, led the operations and the briefing. He explained the Presidential Citation and how it called reservists to assemble to take part in the JTF.

Their duties were to stand as sentinels and crowd buffers along the street where the Holy Father was to ride in his “Pope-mobile.” Those who would partake in this service would be given an award to be worn with the General Office Uniform (GOU).

SENTINEL DUTYOn the 2ND day of his visit, the Pope travelled to the Mall of Asia Arena to meet with families; the Ateneo cadets were stationed along EDSA Extension with

the other ROTC units of the 1ST ARCEN to ensure the safety of his travel. They stood watch in their Type-C uniform (white t-shir t , blue jeans, and rubbers shoes), void of any military paraphernalia; garrison belts were discarded. This was to make them appear f r iendl ier to the Holy Father.

The reservists spent idle time chatting with each other; ROTC units of different schools were given an opportunity to interact. This continued until sometime around 1640H when an announcement on a civilian’s portable radio stated that the Pope had left the Nunciature and was proceeding to the MOA Arena.

As news announced that the Pope was coming closer and closer, reservists began going to their f inal posts behind the concrete barriers, just 3 meters away from the Pope when he is to pass by.

The Pope passed the cadets for about five seconds. Although the moment may have been fleeting, many believers were very elated to see the religious icon. He passed by again later that day; the crowd’s reactions were the same, their delight unfaltering.

Being under the Phi l ippine Air Force Reserve , the ROTC was assigned a task given from AFP; originally the president’s. With service as one of the vital pillars of the Ateneo ROTC program; the young cadets voluntarily responded to the call of the nation.

PA P A L D U T YWritten by C/1LT PATRICIA SANTOS 3Cl and AM Dominic Aumentado Jr. PAFR

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one With nAture | Clean-up Drive

The creek at the site was over-run with water lilies. It had turned white from the people’s constant use of the water for laundry.

On 20 December 2014, the Ateneo ROTC traveled to Taytay, R izal t o c o n d u c t a c l e a n - u p d r i ve i n c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h t h e B a r a n g ay Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO), the body which implements environmental policies in Lupang Arenda.

Written by AW Cara Lamug PAFR

Ateneo ROTC’S efforts at Lupang Arenda

Th e s i t e h a d b e e n converted into a resettlement by virtue of the MMDA Proclamation 704. According to Mr. Omar Malyari, head of the BENRO, the biggest problem they face is the inability to properly implement policies as a result of a misunderstanding; the area is often mistaken for a dumpsite.

T H E S I T E

The Corps organized a lecture on proper waste management to address the pollution caused by wrongful garbage disposal; SSG HENRY PAGAUITAN PAFR (along with his wife, Mrs Milani Pagauitan), CPT DANTE MIRAMBIL JR. PAFR, and Mr. Richardson C. Gialogo, the Ateneo ROTC Coordinator, discussed kinds of waste, recycling techniques, and various ordinances regarding garbage disposal to the community. Meanwhile, cadets worked together to c lean the surrounding area of the 150-meter creek that stretched

Highway 2000. They collected rubbish that had accumulated in the creek, util izing rakes specifically made by the Ateneo Corps of Cadet Officers to unearth the litter; the rubbish was placed into straw bags for disposal. Although the stretch stil l remained very much polluted, the activity achieved i ts object ive—raise awareness and initiative in proper disposal within the community. Doing a great service to the surrounding community has fostered a sense of responsibility and i n i t i a t i v e a m o n g t h e c a d e t s .

ATENEO ROTCTREE PLANTING PROJ ECT

For their 8TH training day on the 31st of January 2015, the Ateneo ROTC organized a tree planting activity in Taytay, Rizal; this was in collaboration with the Tungtong River Conservation Project (TRCP). Prior to engaging in this activity, they held an orientation with Mr. Henry Calilung (Sir H) in the Holistic Education Development Center (HEDCen), a small school in Beverly Hills Subdivision.


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The Corps of cadets were met with the unparalleled beauty of nature as they

trekked (and rappelled) to reach the planting site. With shovels and pickaxes in hand, they turned to the soil and planted all kinds of endangered saplings (Kamagong, Apitong, Saplungan, and Yakal just to name some), creating a mimesis of a real forest; that is to say, to create a forest that will not only combat flooding but also support species of d i f ferent k inds.

One of the cadets, AW Cara Lamug PAFR, was willing to share what the experience of being able to appreciate such a wonder was like,

“Well, as someone who already has a deep love for nature , i t was honest ly one of the best exper iences of my l i fe . I was a l re a d y e xc i t e d t h e m o m e n t we got to HEDCen and saw all their aquariums and animals. I’m so thankful for HEDCen and Sir H for a l l that they do, ”

“The tree planting experience itself - the hike, collecting the trees, and planting them—was just really rewarding. Being city people, how often do we really get to experience something like that? We’re always in a rush, in a car or on the commute to school. It’s very rare we get to experience the patience of nature.”

Being centered on science, HEDCen teaches chemistry and physics as early as the fifth grade; its students undertake research on the Philippines’ fauna including rare creatures like the Philippine Eagle-Owl and the Philippine Flying Dragon.

HEDCen’s mission-vision is to produce the country’s future scientists and environmental service workers who would all eventually play a lead role in the study and preservation of Mother Ear th.

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one With nAture | Tree Planting

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPROMISEIt is to be noted that this was a legitimate project. There is a misconception that tree planting is always helpful. Sir H explained that this is often not the case.

Most of the government projects grow only one species of sapling yet forests never grow just a single type of tree. Different varieties have to be interspersed to support many of the different indigenous life forms. This is why the Bohol Man-Made Forest should not be considered a success. Nothing can thrive there due to the tree monoculture.

Worse, some tree planting programs plant invasive trees that are actually quite harmful to the environment as they choke off endemic species. Mahogany is an example of this. Numerous of these conservation projects are actually quite capitalist.

M a h o g a n y i s a v e r y p o p u l a r hardwood to make furniture out of.Many are concerned about making money. The government itself is so focused on economic growth that they have become wil l ing to compromise the welfare of the country’s environment.

RECONCILEDThe activity provided a refreshing disruption from the constructed ecosystem of the city. Rediscovering nature, the cadets reconciled their relationship with the environment which is imperative for ROTC units under the Philippine Air Force.

The world of aviation has done great environmental damage, clearing vast areas of land by chopping trees to make way for numerous airports and runways. The tree p lant ing project is a way to compensate for this. PH

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The Tungtong River is only a fifteen-minute hike from the HEDCen; hence, TRCP easily became a huge part of the school’s mission-vision and one of its biggest projects. During the orientation, Sir H explained its importance,

“The Tungtong River is so unbeknownst to the country that it is often classified as a small creek. It is actually a river and to me, its conservation represents the greatest hope that the Phil ippines has in saving its bodies of water. Pasig River is very close to dying and so is Manila Bay. But the Tungtong River is still so clean and also necessary if species are to thrive.”

Tungtong RiverConservation Project

Sir H stressed the importance of everyone playing a part in taking care of the environment. He aslo mentioned the agenda of turning informal settlers into environmental service workers and even addressed t h e c a d e t s t h e m se l ve s .

“Most, if not all, of you will become lawyers, financial analysts, CEOs, [and] business operation managers.

Unfortunately, that entails leaving behind a life of service to go where the money goes,” he said jokingly, “But in all seriousness, I taught in the Ateneo before and I’d like to think that no matter what you become, you will remain [being] two things: an Atenean and a Filipino. That is to say, you will all become servant leaders striving to build the nation.”

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Educational tour | Clrk Air Base, Omni

Ateneo ROTC toursClark Air Base, OMNI

Written by AM Jose Miguel Carlos PAFR

On 8 March 2015, the Atento ROTC convened with the Corps of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa and Lacson College for the annual centralized education tour. The cadets were toured around Clark Air Base, Pampanga and visited the branch of OMNI Aviation Corporation.

They were oriented about the courses offered by the 710TH Special Operations Wing (SPOW) and some of the facilities present in the airbase: the helicopter engine repair room, and the hangars that housed some of PAF’s fighter jets.


Ateneo ROTC toursClark Air Base, OMNI

710TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS WING

The 710 TH SPOW is a rapid deployment team whose mission is to conduct contingency operations against hostile elements and civilian mass actions. They coordinate air strikes, explosive ordnance disposal actions, civi l disturbance control , and o t h e r c e re m o n i a l f u n c t i o n s o f t h e PA F.

One of the SPOWs showed the cadets the gears they used in their tactical operations; paraphernalia ranged from guns, armors, gadgets, and door-busters. He further explained the function of all the equipment in their campaigns. Culminating the lecture was a skill demonstration by a fully-e q u i p p e d m e m b e r o f t h e e l i t e g ro u p .

722ND EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL SQUADRON

The 722ND Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron is under the 710th SPOW. They perform exactly what their namesake implies with the 773RD K-9 Squadron. Military dogs are important members of the PAF’s total strength which is why they have been given their own serial numbers; it grants them nearly the same benefits as a human officer.

Three German Shepherds of the K-9 Squadron with their respective officers from the 722nd performed basic and advanced discipline maneuvers. Climaxing their routine was the bomb detection and disposal procedure segment in which ingredients of a C4 grade explosive were hidden in one of three bags. The dogs successfully detected which bag contained the bomb parts which they then proceeded to detach from it.


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S-211 FIGHTER JETS

S-211 Fighter Jets are currently in the possession of Clark Air Base with a total number of three; two being operational. With the rather minimal number, the Phi l ippine government has taken steps to procure more jets; 12 new aircrafts are to arrive at the base come December 2015.

A PAF pilot explained that their primary function in the country’s defense with the S-211 is reconnaissance. If any unknown foreign unit enters Philippine airspace, it is their task to determine whether it is a ‘friendly’ or not; depending on the alien’s identity, they may also be asked to provide assistance or engage in aerial combat.

Although they’re principally for recon, they also serve other functions. The S-211 with its pi lot possesses battle capability as seen in their air strike campaigns. In anticipation of such situations, pilots are made to be ready 24/7; the force prides itself in being able to deploy a jet in five minutes or less, ideal for emergency rapid response operations.

The cadets were given the opportunity to take p h o t o g r a p h s o f S - 2 1 1 F i g h t e r J e t a n d w e re a l s o a b l e t o s i t i n s i d e i t s c o c k p i t .

C/Am Carlosin an S-211


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OMNI AVIATION


THE EDUCATIONAL TOUR INFORMED CADETS OF THE RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPSOF THE FUNCTIONSOF SPECIFIC UNITS OF THE PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE.IT IS ALSO ANINVITATION TO SERVE THE COUNTRY BY JOINING THE MILITARY.

OMNI Aviation is a member of PAF’s Affiliated Reserve Force under the 2022nd PAF Flying School Group. It offers courses for aspiring commercial pilots, helicopter pilots, airline transport pilots, and flight attendants. They also have other courses such as the multi-engine and instrument rating course and the airline dispatcher course among others.

A re p re se n t a t i ve o f O m n i t o u re d t h e c a d e t s a ro u n d t h e t r a i n i n g f a c i l i t y. I t w a s f u l l y e q u i p p e d w i t h t h e necessities for flight training; it houses a flight simulator, bunkers for stay-in students, repair hangars for aircraft maintenance, and of course, aircrafts. Those who apply in Omni pilot either a two-seater or a four-seater Cesna plane.

The cadets were also fortunate to be given the opportunity to take pictures while inside the cockpits of the Cesnas.

Educational tour | Clark Air Base, Omni

READY, AIM,

FIRE22 | THE WING 2015: KASIBULAN

The dry firing is an exercise that allows the cadets to familiarize themselves in handling and in shooting a firearm while also instilling in them a sense of responsibility when they do so. As such, the cadets were to practice the proper manner of carrying a gun, correct shooting form, and trigger control. This is to maximize safety and preserve lives as well as ammunition.

Various military training instructors (MTIs) were there to ensure that the cadets were learning from the activity. They were headlined by the guest speaker, SSG JEREMY M PINION PAF, who served as the range officer (RO). The RO is the one who oversees the whole procedure of a f ir ing dri l l .

GETTING TO KNOW THE M-16Before the cadets can even begin to fire a gun, they first have to familiarize

themselves with it. For this purpose, they were handed M-16 rifles and were trained to know its parts and how to suitably handle it.

Many of the cadets were surprised at how heavy the M-16 was. So heavy, in fact, that some of them opted to haul it around instead of properly carrying it. Sir Pinion did not approve of this, saying that dragging the rifle around may inadvertently damage it. A damaged firearm is dangerous to use for it may malfunction and c a u s e i n j u r y o r d e a t h .

A common mistake observed in the cadets’ shooting form was the placing of the rifle’s stock on the shoulder. This is improper since the recoil can lead to injury, usually a bruise or a dislocation. The proper area to place the stock is on the area between the arm and chest, where a backpack strap usually rests.

NOT LIKE CALL OF DUTYSir Pinion considered two rules as the most important. The first i s t o n eve r p o i n t t h e r i f l e a t anyone. This is because if a rifle is pointed at a person and a bullet is inadvertently discharged, the shot would of course hit the target and cause harm. Given this, it becomes obvious why a rifle should never b e d i re c t e d a t a n yo n e .

The second rule was to never put even a single finger on the trigger without the intention of firing. This rule caught the cadets off-guard because they see it violated all the time in today’s action films and video games. One cadet shared his sentiments on the matter. “It turns out that real gun handling is not like Call of Duty,” he said, “There is greater responsibility thrust upon the shooter than the ruthless killer w h i c h g a m e s su g g e st . ”

For the Ateneo ROTC, the dry f ir ing act iv ity is a prerequisite for the l ive f i r ing.

The Ateneo de Manila University Corps of Cadets gathered at CTC 102 for their Dry Firing event last August 23rd 2014.



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PHOTOGRAPHY BY AM Augosto Adre PAFR and AM Kenley Earl Tan PAFR. LAYOUT BY AW Jahannah Calpito PAFR and C/1LT PATRICIA SANTOS.

NEW BILIBID PRISON:

LIVE FIRINGWritten by C/1LT PATRICIA SANTOS 3Cl

and AW Ann Limjoco PAFR

With the supervision of Military Training Instructors (MTIs), the Ateneo ROTC conducted a live firing exercise in the New Bilibid Prison Firing Range, Muntinlupa City on 13 December 2014.

Cadets were already familiar with the appropriate way of handling the gun and the process of firing. Prior to the activity, the Ateneo Corps of Cadet Officers (ACCO) led a mock exercise, the dry firing, and review sessions to educate the cadets on the proper conduct to observe when in the shooting range and the steps on how to properly fire the rifle.

Each cadet was given a target paper and a magazine containing 5 bullets. The firearm used was an M-16—a meter long rifle with a caliber of 5.56mm. Under the guidance and instruction of the range officer, the cadets got into prone position on top of empty sacks and shot their targets at a distance of 30 meters.

Top shooters of their batch are the following. At 19 points, C/1LT PATRICIA ANNE E SANTOS 3Cl tops the ranks. This is followed by a tie between AW Mary Lerma Ann M. Limjoco PAFR and AM Dominic S. Aumentado Jr. PAFR with 14 points. Coming in third was C/1LT JACINTO MAURICO A FAUSTO 3Cl with 12 points. The top male and female shooters of the batch received a Certificate of Marksmanship during graduation.

Ultimately, this activity permitted the cadets to experience how to handle and fire an M-16. It is in line with the AROTC’s objectives of training citizen soldiers in military preparedness to assist in the national defense while simultaneously contributing in the Ateneo’s goals of producing leaders who can be men and women for others by being of service to the country.


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THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER GUN HANDLING: 5 RULES TO ABIDE BYWritten by AM Kurt Marquez PAFR

The Live Firing is an event held every year by the Ateneo ROTC wherein cadets get to experience the thrill of operating an actual firearm; in this case, it would be the M-16. While this is something to look forward to, it is to be remembered that shooting with a gun has more responsibility than that of the romanticized portrayal in action films or video games.


reAdy Aim fire | Firing Safety

SHOOTING WITH A GUN HAS MORE RESPONSIBILITY THAN THAT OF THE ROMANTICIZED PORTRAYALIN ACTION FILMS OR VIDEO GAMES.

While it is indeed excit ing, it is also scary and harmful. Fir ing a g u n re c k l e s s l y c a n l e a d t o untoward incidents such as the sustaining injury or worse, the taking of a life. With this in mind, the cadets are trained in firing safety and abide by the rules of gun handling at al l t imes. The following is a list of these rules:

1 LISTEN TO THE RANGE OFFICERDuring the Live Firing activity, the range officer (RO) will

guide the cadets during the whole procedure of firing the M-16. As part of their responsibility in gun handling, the cadets must listen to the RO. His jurisdiction will see to it that the event will be held smoothly and safely. In turn, by cooperating w i t h h i m , t h e c a d e t s w i l l b e ensured of a fun experience.

2 NEVER POINT THE GUN AT ANYONE It should never be pointed at anyone lest someone

gets hurt. Remember, the firearm is not a toy. It is a weapon. Though it is used to protect lives, it can also take away those same lives. With this in mind, the muzzle should always be pointed in a safe direction.

3 KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGERThis is related to the idea in rule 5: the gun is always

loaded. Unless the handler is to fire a bullet, their fingers should always be away from the trigger to avoid an inadvertent discharge.

4 DON’T FIREUNLESS IT‘S SAFESafety of civilians should never be compromised.

The gun should never be fired unless the handler is completely sure of the surrounding area. In ROTC, the cadets are trained to be stable under pressure. That being said, this is not a reason for them to be overconfident to the point that they will disregard this rule. Yes, it is true that there will come a time where the handler will have to choose between shooting his target or refraining to do so as to not risk a civilian getting hurt. In that situation, safety is still of the utmost importance.

5THE GUN ISALWAYS LOADEDThis is perhaps the rule that governs all the other

rules. Many mistakes are a result of being uninformed or misinformed. As such, it is imperative to treat the gun as if it was loaded even though it has been confirmed to be otherwise. Also, one can never be too sure of a gun’s functionality. It may not be working right because of damage or a misstep in design. It is because of this that one should always do the procedures properly.

All these rules point to one idea: the gun is an extension of oneself. This is why cadets are taught to treat them as if they were their own spouses; if cadets really know their rifles, respect their rifles, and treat their rifles right, then it will most certainly be ready when they need it.PH

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“ANYTHINGCAN HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE, AND YOU MIGHTGET SURPRISED BY HOW THINGS CAN CHANGEFOR THE BETTEROR FOR THE WORSE. MORE THAN ANYTHING, ANTICIPATIONIS KEY.”

With a position of third runner-up in this year’s ROTC Interschool Flight Drill Competition, the Ateneo ROTC is by no means on top of their competition. However, this year’s 4th place finish and last year’s overall 3rd place illustrates that AROTC is indeed on the rise.

C/Aw Cara Lamug had the privilege to speak to th is year ’s f l ight leader, C/CPT CALIGNER, about his experiences leading Lipaw Ateneo, the problems he and his cadets faced, and the Ateneo R OTC ’s v i s i o n re g a rd i n g t h e competition for the coming year.

How did it feel to be the flight leader and what pressures did it entail?The pressures lay upon you and your flight to do a graceful job in the competit ion. So there’s having to think of how to teach the cadets in accordance with

their pacing to think about, among many other things. It definitely pul led me from al l s ides. Not to mention, I had to balance my responsibility as flight leader along with several other responsibilities in and outside of Ateneo ROTC. Nevertheless, it was an honor to have been given the chance to be fl ight leader for the Corps.

How did i t dif fer from being just a regular member of Lipaw Ateneo as you were last year?I t broadened my perspect ive of things when it comes to following a chain of command in more ways than one. Last year, my role in the flight was to follow the command of the flight leader and march with the flight; hopefully with the commands being given to us, we’d al l execute i t wel l and do a good job at it. I didn’t feel the pressure then as much as I did now when I led Lipaw Ateneo

in the flight drill because I didn’t see myself in that position then; I was just a cadet following the commands of our leader.

How do you feel about the results?With the performance everyone has shown, I couldn’ t be any happier. I have to give it to the other schools who have trained longer hours for this competition, and we’ve showcased how we have prepared and we braved it, and I ’m contented wi th that .As for the next school year, of course, we’ll have to pick up our pace a l i t t le harder and bui ld ourselves up more. So there’s us wanting to go farther places t h a n w h e re w e ’ ve g o n e .

Do you fee l l i ke the Ateneo ROTC has taken some good steps towards improving our s tand ing in the In terschool Flight Drill Competition?I am certain. A different f l ight is be ing produced ever year. This year, I have seen the cadets real ly develop a fa i th in their f l ight and that they would do well in the the fight despite being

The annual ROTC Interschool Flight Drill Competition represents the culmination of the ROTC program. This year, the event was held on February 28th 2015 at the Grandstand, Villamor Air Base (VAB), Pasay City.

Interviewed by AW Cara Lamug PAFR

C/CPT JOSEPH DAVID M CALIGNER 2Cl:

Flight Drill Competition


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the snappier contenders . I t ’s a s e n t i m e n t t h a t ’s m a k i n g a comeback in the Ateneo ROTC, and that’s definitely a good thing. I also have our first class officers w h o w e n t t o C a d re t o t h a n k for in this opportunity: Ret. C/COL TORRECAMPO and Ret. C/LTC CRUZ. I couldn’t thank them enough also for having imparted with us their knowledge in drills. It’s an opportunity that has equipped us and helped us brave through the pressure of the flight drill. The whole flight couldn’t be any more thankful.

As a member of the incoming first class officers, what do you see as points for improvement in the coming year?A whole lot of improvements and opportunities are definitely in store for the next batch. There’s going to be time allotted for better practice sessions for the succeeding flight drill competitions, if we’re aiming for a h igher p lace next year, not just in succeeding flight drill competitions but also in all our future endeavors as wel l .

We’re aiming to get more support for Ateneo ROTC, hopefully to help us provide better equipment. Of course, we’re also counting on our MTIs (Military Training Instructors) to support us. Anything can happen in the future, and you might get surprised by how things can change for the better or for the worse. More than anything, anticipation is key.


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“THIS YEAR, I’VE SEEN THE CADETS REALLY DEVELOPA FAITH IN THEIR FLIGHT THAT THEY’D DO WELL IN THE FIGHT DESPITE BEING AMIDST SNAPPIER CONTENDERS. IT’S A SENTIMENT THAT’S MAKING A COMEBACK IN THE ATENEO ROTC, AND THAT’S DEFINITELYA GOOD THING.”

MAJ RANRIO

VAB GRANDSTAND

TUG-OF-WAR

C/MAJ RACHO Scholar, Athlete, Cadet Officer, and Leader

C/MAJ RACHO is the Ateneo ROTC Headquarters of the Headquarters (HQHQ) commander. He oversees the Special Flights Training Program for cadets who want to join the Corps’s special units; the Medics, the Air Police, the Armorers, the Honor Guards, and the Press Corps.

THE SCHOLARC/MAJ RACHO marched out of the gates of Ateneo with a degree in BS Psychology last March 2015. When asked why he chose the program, the Bohol Wisdom School valedictorian confesses that back in high school, he was still undecided on what course to take in Ateneo even after he submitted his application form. “I didn’t know what to pick. Really, I

just picked it (BS Psych) because... wala lang! Back then, I wasn’t sure if I was going to law school or med school (after college). If I took psych, I can choose either way.”

Now, the current senior says that he has no regrets in staying in the program and has three good reasons for it: “One reason is (that) I actually like psychology. Two, it’s interesting. And third reason would be it’s something useful in everyday life. At the end of the day, I only took BS Psychology on a whim, but I have no regrets.”

He has also reached a final decision on his law school or med school d i lemma. He chose the lat ter

and hopes to get into the Ateneo program. After he receives his degree in Medicine, he plans to get commissioned in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)as a military doctor. C/MAJ RACHO is also looking to graduate with honors which isn’t actually quite surprising especially from someone who is a Merit Scholar, one of the top 50 passers of the Ateneo College Entrance Test. The feat, however, came to him as a surprise.

“When I took the ACET, I fe l t confident that I’d pass but I didn’t expect to be a Merit scholar. I applied for financial aid, but I was rejected. When I got the results, I was in the computer shop playing with my friends when my mom called me. I checked the website but didn’t know what it (being a Merit scholar) meant. I really didn’t expect to be a scholar.” C/MAJ RACHO admits that there is added pressure in being a Merit scholar than the average Atenean;

How often would you find a Merit scholar, a UAAP champion, a student-leader, and a cadet officer all in one person? Believe it or not, such a person exists—he is C/MAJ TIMOTHY CARLO A RACHO of the Ateneo Corps of Cadets Of f icers .

Interview by AM Jose Miguel Alberto Carlos PAFR


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aside expectations from his parents, it was maintaining a grade of 3.0. “On the other hand, I ’ve never been a very grade conscious person although I always believed I could be a quatro kid if I did nothing else but study but, you know, I wouldn’t want to do that.”

CHAMPION ATHLETE“ Fe n c i n g i s n ’ t re a l l y p o p u l a r among Filipinos,” C/MAJ RACHO concedes. The hype for the sport isn’t exactly at the same level as team sports like basketball and volleyball, or boxing. As a matter of fact, the HQHQ commander only picked up a fencing sword when he was already in Ateneo. “When I was en l is t ing for PE (Physical Education), I wanted to take Kendo but there was none, so I took up fencing, and so the first time I really fenced was in PE.” C/ MAJ RACHO immediately discovered a new passion in the sport and eventually turned from an amateur to a UAAP gold medalist.

At the end of the first semester of freshman year, he asked the coach if he could train with the varsity team. Unfortunately, the coach declined his request because of his body size and lack of experience in the sport. However, this did not deter him from pursuing his new found passion for fencing. “One day I showed up in the training area and I asked the coach, ‘Coach can I sabay ( join the practice session and also do the work out that the varsity was doing)?’ He said

OK. Since then, I never stopped showing up. I sat in their lessons, learned the basics, and fast forward to last year (2013-2014 season), our team won the gold medal.”

But getting into the line up wasn’t easy at all since there was still competition within the team. “Nung second year (in college), sa UAAP kasi, we need four in the team but we were five. So since I was the newest and the least experienced (then), I didn’t play that year.“ Apparently, all the hard work and discipline paid off when he was able to turn his first official playing season into his championship season.“It felt great! I really believe that we deserved to win that year. We trained hard for it.”

THE STUDENT-LEADERAs i f he wasn’t busy enough, from his designation as HQHQ commander, C/MAJ RACHO is also the Secretary-General of his home organization, the Ateneo Psyche. He even jokes, “Sa ROTC, major lang ako, dito general na!” As Secretary-General, he oversees all the projects of the organization especially because he is in-charge of writing the Year-End Status (YES) report, a summary of the organization’s activities due at the end of the school year.“ In a nutshell, my job is to make sure that the organization keeps working smoothly. What does this entail? I make more efficient systems; making sure people are doing what they’re supposed to do, archiving

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data for future use, getting data from the archive to improve our projects and writing evaluations.”

Comparing his work in Psyche with his work in ROTC, he says his duties as Secretary-General is comparable to his former 2Cl designation in the Corps as the S3 Operations Officer. He explains, “The way Psyche is structured is that we don’t have an Executive Vice President. It’s just the President, the VPs and then the Sec-Gen. When it comes to decisions, my function is something like the executive vice president na I give the president advice especially on big decision points, help organize things and preside meetings.”

Prior to holding this position, C/MAJ RACHO served as Assistant Secretary General of Psyche in his sophomore and junior year.

THE SECRETWhen asked if there was ever a time where all his responsibilities would clash with each other, the human being in this seemingly infallible superhuman was revealed. He had a brief answer: “Yes. They always do.” It even came to a point where he had to give up his fencing.

“I didn’t play this UAAP season and you asked why. The reason being, earlier in the year I was struggling with my academics. I got sick for two weeks last sem and because of my sickness, my academics suffered and I had to catch up. I was almost failing a subject. I took a little time off from

ROTC. I stopped training for fencing to fix my academics. And when my academics were okay, I went back to doing org work and ROTC. It was really hard to make a decision. I told myself that if I had a choice, I’m going to get rid of academics and focus on fencing, ROTC, and Psyche but then, that wouldn’t be the right thing to do.“

“It’s all about figuring out the most important thing (to you).” Aside from priority-setting, unity and tiwala, the two values he consider the greatest lessons the corps has taught him, have also helped him through his struggles. “The thing is in Psyche, I’m second in command. I’m like the deputy president but also under me are the vice-presidents. In ROTC, I might be HQHQ commander but I have the commanders below me. May tiwala ako sa kanila na even in my absence, they would still be able to train the cadets.“

Now, for the million dollar question, h o w d o e s h e b a l a n c e a l l h i s responsibi l i t ies and remain as efficient as he is? Is there a certain formula for it or is it proper time management like most people say?

He has but one philosophy: “The rule is to never do anything half-heartedly. You really have to know your priorities. I know it’s a super cliche answer, but it’s definitely true. If you do something half-heartedly, you’re taking it away from something else you love. So instead of having everything suffer, I had to sacrifice so I can still balance everything else.”

ECHELONC/COL REY LAWRENCE L TORRECAMPO 1Cl

Corps Commander

C/ LTC DIVINELY C CRUZ 1ClDeputy Corps Commander

Corps Treasurer

C/LTC JOVAN KEITH D ENRIQUEZ 1ClProvost Marshall

C/LTC TIMOTHY CARLO A RACHO 1ClHQHQ Commander

C/MAJ JOSE MIGUEL F RAMOS 2ClCorps Adjutant

Medics CommanderS4 Logistics

C/MAJ DENISE A RAMALLOSA 2ClPress Corps Commander

S6 CEIS, S7 CMOQuartermaster

C/CPT PAOLO MARRION R CRESPO 2ClArmorers CommanderDeputy S1 Personnel

C/CPT JOSEPH DAVID M CALIGNER 2ClDeputy Corps TreasurerAir Police Commander

S1 Personnel

C/CPT JUSTIN ABE E DESCALLAR 2ClDeputy Press Corps Commander

S5 Liaisons

C/CPT KYLE BRANDON JAMES M LU 2ClHonor Guards Commander

S2 Intelligence

C/CPT GIANNINA MAY H RAFAEL 2ClDeputy Medics Commander

Deputy S2 Intelligence

C/CPT STEPHEN JUSTIN D SICAT 2ClDeputy Air Police Commander

Deputy S4 Logistics

C/1LT GILLIAN ROY O CHAN 2ClArmorers Executive Officer

C/1LT JACINTO MAURICO A FAUSTO 2ClAir Police Executive Officer

Deputy S6 CEIS

C/1LT NICO KRISTAN J TUPAS 2ClHonor Guards Executive Officer

Deputy S7 CMO

C/1LT PATRICIA ANNE E SANTOS 2ClPress Corps Executive Officer

Deputy S5 Liaisons


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