Emilio Aguinaldo College ROTC Unit

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On 𝟏𝟕 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 The Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Unit successfully conducted the 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐑𝐀𝐀𝐓𝐈) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 under the leadership of COL GERALD L MONFORT GSC (INF) PA, RAATI Chairperson. The activity served as an important evaluation of the ROTC Unit’s operational readiness, administrative efficiency, and tactical capability, while also assessing the competence of the training staff and the continuous support of the institution toward the ROTC program.
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‎The activity formally commenced with the Arrival of Honor Ceremony, followed by a courtesy call to the school administration. The program officially began with the singing of the National Anthem through an audio-visual presentation (AVP), setting a patriotic and solemn atmosphere for the inspection. This was followed by the invocation led by Ms. Elisha Keziah D. Restubog, MAEd, NSTP Coordinator, asking for guidance and success for the conduct of the activity.
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‎Thereafter, MAJ JESSEL A MONTAJES (SC) PA, Assistant Commandant of EAC ROTC Unit, delivered her welcome remarks, expressing the institution’s unwavering commitment to leadership development, discipline, and service through the ROTC program.
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‎The introduction of the RAATI Chairperson was formally delivered by MAJ JESSEL A MONTAJES (SC) PA, Assistant Commandant of the EAC ROTC Unit. Following this, COL GERALD L MONFORT GSC (INF) PA presented the members of the RAATI Team and discussed the inspection parameters, objectives, and evaluation procedures to be conducted during the activity. He highlighted the significance of maintaining high standards in administration, tactical proficiency, and organizational effectiveness within ROTC units.
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‎A formal turnover of command and control of the ROTC Unit from the Commandant to the RAATI Chairperson officially marked the beginning of the inspection proper. The RAATI Team then proceeded with the unit briefing and comprehensive inspection, carefully evaluating the cadets’ military bearing, tactical preparedness, administrative organization, training implementation, and operational standards. The inspection also assessed the unit’s overall efficiency in carrying out ROTC programs and activities in accordance with established military regulations and guidelines.
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‎The inspection included several tactical and academic activities facilitated by designated military personnel. General Administration inspected by CPT NOEL B UROT (OS) PA, Company Drills and Immediate Action Drill (IAD) were conducted under the supervision of Sgt Aldo Rey M Dagdag (Inf) PA. The Assemble and Disassemble of M16 Rifle and Cal .45 Pistol training was facilitated by SSg Joel B Caber (OS) PA. Map Reading exercises were supervised by SSg Noel Glenn B Alojipan PA (Res), while the Comprehensive Examination was administered by CPT LOUEN JOY I SELIDIO (AGS) PA with PFC Kathleen Joy P Sales (Inf) PA. Furthermore, the First Aid and Basic Life Support training was conducted by Cpl Jesson V Libron PA (Res) with Cpl Amy L Yunus PA (Res), providing the cadets with essential emergency response knowledge and practical skills.
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‎Part of the activity included the reading of the RAATI results conducted by CPT NOEL B UROT (OS) PA as a representative for MAJ JOSIF GINO C JUBAS (INF) PA, Vice Chairperson Inspector for General Administration. The EAC ROTC Unit obtained an average score of 𝟖𝟓.𝟑𝟒%,, reflecting the cadets’ discipline, dedication, and the collective efforts of the training staff and school administration in maintaining the unit’s satisfactory performance and operational readiness.
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‎The program concluded with the giving of certificates to the RAATI Team in recognition of their contribution and service during the inspection. This was followed by the formal turnover of command and control of the ROTC Unit back to the Commandant, symbolizing the completion of the inspection process. A photo opportunity and exit honors for the RAATI Team formally ended the activity, followed by the mass singing of “Pilipinas Kong Mahal,” which strengthened the spirit of patriotism and unity among all participants.
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‎Through the successful conduct of RAATI, the administration of EAC reaffirmed its strong commitment to military excellence, leadership development, discipline, patriotism, and community service through its continuous support of the ROTC program.
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