81st Marine Battalion (Reserve)

The 81st Marine Battalion (Reserve), is one of the marine battalions of the Philippine Navy Reserve Command, which is organic to the Naval Reserve Center - Western Visayas, particularly the 8th Marine Brigade (Reserve). It is a naval infantry or marine unit, and specializes in Urban Operations, disaster relief, and Civil Military Operations.

Its area of responsibility encompasses the provinces found in Western Visayas.

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 81st Marine Battalion (Reserve):

Base units

 * PMC Badge.png Headquarters & Weapons Company

Line units

 * PMC Badge.png 1st Marine Company (Reserve)
 * PMC Badge.png 2nd Marine Company (Reserve)
 * PMC Badge.png 3rd Marine Company (Reserve)