| 705 Naval Squadron (Reserve) | |
|---|---|
| Country |
 Philippines |
| Allegiance |
Republic of the Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Navy |
| Type |
 Naval Reserve |
| Role | Amphibious operations, Conventional Warfare, Counter-guerrilla Operations, SAR and CSAR, Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations, Civil-Military Operations and Civil-military Co-operations |
| Size | 3 Reserve Naval Reserve Companies and 1 Headquarters & Headquarters Company |
| Part of | Naval Reserve Center Eastern Mindanao |
| Garrison/HQ | General Santos City, South Cotabato |
| Nickname(s) | 705th Naval Squadron |
| Engagements | None |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
 CAPT MARFENIO TAN RES (GSC) PN |
| Insignia | |
| Laang Kawal Seal |
|
The 705th Naval Squadron (Reserve), is one of the Naval Reserve Squadrons of the Philippine Navy Reserve Command, which is organic to the Naval Reserve Center - Eastern Mindanao. It is a naval unit, and specializes in Urban Operations, disaster relief, and Civil Military Operations.
Its area of responsibility encompasses the waters covered by AFP Eastern Mindanao Command.
Mission[]
- Base for expansion of the Regular Force in the event of war, invasion or rebellion within its AOP.[1]
- Assist the Government in Relief and Rescue Operations in the event of Calamities or Disasters.[2]
- Assist the Government in Socio-economic development and environmental concerns.[3]
- Assist in the operation and maintenance of essential government and private utilies (e.g. power, telecommunications, water).[1]
Organization[]
The following are the units that are presently placed under operational control of the 705th Naval Squadron (Reserve):
Base units[]
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
Line units[]
- 1st Naval Reserve Company
- 2nd Naval Reserve Company
- 3rd Naval Reserve Company
Operations[]
- Exercise Pagsasama 2005, General Santos City - 30 Nov 2005[4]
- Exercise Pagsisikap 2011, Pantukan, Compostela Valley - 27 Jan 2011[5]
See also[]
References[]
- Citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Training Committee, NROTC Manual, 2000, DLSU ROTC Unit, p. 3.
- ↑ "AFP reservists to help LGUs in disaster response - Philippines | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/afp-reservists-help-lgus-disaster-response. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ↑ "Philippines: Dellosa directs AFP Tap reservists in Bayanihan plan | Media & Tech, World | GroundReport.com – Latest World News & Opinions". groundreport.com. http://groundreport.com/philippines-dellosa-directs-afp-tap-reservists-in-bayanihan-plan/. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ↑ "PN in action". s3.zetaboards.com. http://s3.zetaboards.com/Defense_Philippines/topic/832010/1/. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
- ↑ "Philippine Navy in the News: Naval exercise draws thousands in Pantukan". navytoday.blogspot.com.au. http://navytoday.blogspot.com.au/2011/01/naval-exercise-draws-thousands-in.html. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
- Bibliography
- Training Committee, NBCMT Manual, 2001, NAVRESCEN-NCR, NAVRESCOM.
- Forum Discussion about the Reserve Units in the Philippines.