1st Negros Oriental Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve)

The 1st Negros Oriental Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve), known officially as 1st Negros Oriental Ready Reserve Battalion, is one of the battalions of the Philippine Army Reserve Command, which is organic to the 1902nd Infantry Brigade of the 19th Infantry Division (Ready Reserve). It is an infantry unit, and specializes in Urban Operations, disaster relief, and Civil Military Operations.

Mission

 * Base for expansion of the Regular Force in the event of war, invasion or rebellion within its AOP.
 * Assist the Government in Relief and Rescue Operations in the event of Calamities or Disasters.
 * Assist the Government in Socio-economic development and environmental concerns.
 * Assist in the operation and maintenance of essential government and private utilies (e.g. power, telecommunications, water).

Organization
The following are the units that are presently placed under operational control of the 1st Cebu Infantry Battalion (Ready Reserve):

Base units

 * Philippine Army Infantry BC.jpg Headquarters & Headquarters Company

Line units

 * Philippine Army Infantry BC.jpg "A" Infantry Company
 * Philippine Army Infantry BC.jpg "B" Infantry Company
 * Philippine Army Infantry BC.jpg "C" Infantry Company

Operations

 * Search & Rescue Operations, 2012 Eastern Visayas Earthquake - 09 Feb - 01 Mar 2012
 * Search & Rescue Operations, TF Damayan (Super Typhoon Haiyan) - 06 Nov - 30 Nov 2013

Mobilization Center
Reserve Force Management and administrative services for this unit are provided by the 703rd Community Defense Center, 7RCDG, ARESCOM. This also serves as mobilization center during national emergencies and natural disasters.