8ID closes NCO Course, opens Platoon Leader’s Course

By 1Lt. MARIO JOSE M. CHICO, (QMS) PA
December 2, 2006

CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan, Samar  –  In pursuit of the Philippine Army’s vision of a “Professional, Capable and Responsive Army that is a source of national pride”, the 8th Infantry Division had just concluded the conduct of Infantry Non-Commissioned Basic Course Class 340-06 at Headquarters, 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army at Camp Lukban, Catbalogan, Samar.

The said course lasted for 12 weeks wherein the students undergone various military subjects that equipped them of the needed skills and understanding of their role as members of the armed forces. Among the subjects being emphasized during the course of the training are the Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, Marksmanship, Map Reading, Combat Battle Drills, Civil-Military Operations, and other subjects essential in the performance of the multifarious tasks of a soldier.

Among the 42 students who completed the prescribed training for the Basic Course was Private First Class Leopoldo A. Beduya Jr. who topped his class garnering a general average of 90.47%. Pfc Beduya is presently assigned at 8DTU and a native of San Jorge, Western Samar.

Relatedly, the Platoon Leader’s Course Class 12-06, a training that would prepare the newly assigned 2nd Lieutenants in the rudiments and challenges of Company Command, formally opened with BGen. Johnny B. Corcha Jr, the Assistant Division Commander of the 8th Infantry Division, as Keynote Speaker.

In his message, BGen. Corcha Jr. said that “Education is a continuing process. We should not stop pursuing it. Every successful leader underwent various education and trainings before they become great!”