The Air Force Reserve Command, known officially as the AIR RESCOM or RESCOM, (Filipino: Pangasiwaan ng Panlaang Kawal ng Hukbong Panghimpapawid, Spanish: Comando de la Reserva de Fuerza Aérea) is one of the Philippine Air Force's Major Support Commands created for the sole purpose of Reserve Force management, procurement, and organization.
Air Force Reserve Command | |
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Pangasiwaan ng Panlaang Kawal ng Hukbong Panghimpapawid Comando de la Reserva de Fuerza Aérea | |
Active | October 1, 1986 - Present |
Country | Philippines |
Allegiance | Republic of the Philippines |
Branch | Philippine Air Force |
Type | Air Force Reserve Force |
Role | Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations, Combat Support & Service Support, Force Multiplier, Training, Disaster Rescue & Relief, and Community Service |
Size | 120,000+ in Ready Reserve Status, 50,000+ in Standby Reserve Status |
Part of | Under the Philippine Air Force |
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Anniversaries | October 1 |
Decorations | Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge |
Website | http://www.airforcereservecommand.com |
Commanders | |
Current commander | MGEN ELPIDIO TALJA PAF |
Insignia | |
Unit Patch | AIRRESCOM Emblem/ RRAW Unit Patch |
Award Streamer | Streamer Name | Operation | Date Awarded | Reference |
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Presidential Unit Citation Badge | SAR/DRR Ops, TS Ketsana & TS Parma | February 4, 2010 | General Orders No. 112, GHQ-AFP, dtd Feb 4 '10 | |
Presidential Unit Citation Badge | General Elections, Philippines | July 1, 2010 | General Orders No. 641, GHQ-AFP, dtd July 1 '10 |
Military Badge | Badge Name | Operation | Date Awarded | Reference |
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AFP Election Duty Badge | General Elections, Philippines | May 21, 2010 | General Orders No. 513, GHQ-AFP, dtd May 21 '10 |
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