01/06/2026
Ensuring Operational Readiness: 3rd Howitzer Platoon of 5FAB’s Charlie Battery Conducts Registration and Proficiency Firing at Masbate
TANAY, Rizal – The 3rd Howitzer Platoon, Charlie Battery, 5th Field Artillery Battalion, Artillery Regiment, Philippine Army, under the leadership of CPT JOSIL A SARCIA (ART) PA, successfully conducted Registration and Proficiency Firing as part of its Field Artillery Gunnery Proficiency Training (FAGPT) from 29 to 30 May 2026 in the vicinity of Headquarters 2IB, 9ID, PA at Brgy Panicijan, Uson, Masbate.
Under the direct supervision of LTC CHRISTIAN O AGONOS ART (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer of 5FAB, the 3rd Howitzer Platoon successfully conducted the live fire exercise which demonstrated the unit’s precision and tactical proficiency in delivering timely and effective indirect fire support. The said exercise also featured the active participation of the 2nd Infantry Battalion, 9ID, PA whose personnel acted as Forward Observers (FO), demonstrating both units' seamless coordination under simulated combat conditions.
The presence of COL ANGELO Z LUTERA INF (MNSA) PA, Commander, 903rd Brigade, 9ID, PA highlighted the strong partnership between the 5FAB and its supported units. In his message, COL LUTERA reaffirmed his support for the unit’s ongoing efforts in capability enhancement, emphasizing the importance of operational readiness in maintaining peace and development across the province of Masbate.
This initiative reflects the unit’s commitment in ensuring highly capable Howitzer firing units manned by highly skilled personnel who exhibit confidence and competence in performing their mission at any given time.
Army Artillery "King of Battle" Regiment, Philippine Army