5th Infantry Division (Philippines)
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The 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, known officially as the Star Division, is the Philippine Army's primary infantry unit in Northern Luzon, and specializes in anti-guerrilla warfare.
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Fifth Infantry Division | |
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Active | May 11, 1981 – Present |
Country | Philippines |
Branch | Philippine Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Conventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations |
Size | 3 Brigades |
Part of | Under the Philippine Army (Since 1981) |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Melchor F. dela Cruz, Upi, Gamu, Isabela |
Nickname(s) | Star Division |
Motto(s) | Only our best is good enough |
Mascot(s) | Star |
Anniversaries | May 11 |
Engagements | Communist Insurgency in the Philippines Anti-guerrilla operations against the NPA |
Commanders | |
Current commander | BGen. Audrey L. Pasia, PA |
Notable commanders | BGen Felix Brawner AFP, MGen Rodrigo Maclang AFP, BGen Edgardo Batenga AFP, MGen Angelo Reyes AFP, MGen Jaime S Delos Santos AFP, BGen Antonio Palafox AFP, MGen Rodolfo Garcia AFP, |
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