AROUND 400 aspiring Army reservists capped their two-day combat readiness training held from September 17 to 18, 2022 at the National Capital Region Regional Community Defense Group headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

Army Public Affairs Office chief Colonel Xerxes Trinidad said the participants, who belong to Basic Citizen Military Training Class 02-2022, joined exercises on field stripping of M14 and M16 rifles and Cal. 45 pistols.

They also underwent a rigorous physical fitness routine.

Army reservists play a crucial role in saving lives during calamities and disasters.

The Philippine Army is beefing up its reserve units that will serve as the expansion base for the regular force in times of national emergencies, war, rebellion or invasion.