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==Units== |
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The following are the Infantry Battalion units that are presently placed under operational control of the the brigade. |
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Revision as of 10:52, 6 February 2009
| 103rd Infantry Brigade | |
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| Active | - Present |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Conventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations |
| Size | 2 to 4 maneuver Battalions. |
| Part of | Under the 1st Infantry Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Kampo Rano, Marawi City |
| Nickname(s) | Haribon Brigade |
| Engagements | Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col Rey C. Ardo |
| Insignia | |
| Unit Patch | same as emblem above |
The 103rd Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Philippine Army, known officially as the Haribon Brigade, is one of the brigades of the Philippine Army which is organic to its 1st Infantry Division. It is an infantry unit, and specializes in anti-guerrilla warfare.
History
Mission
The 103rd Infantry (Haribon) Brigade conducts Internal Security Operations (ISO) in the assigned area of responsibility (AOR) of the 1st Infantry Division in Western Mindanao to dismantle and destroy the remaining guerilla fronts of the Local Communist Movement (LCM), hold and contain the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), and destroy the Abu Sayyaf Group in order to attain peace and stability conducive to sustainable development in assisting the Philippine government in its socio-economic development projects; and assists the Philippine National Police curb criminalities in the area.
Lineage of Commanding Officers
Units
The following are the Infantry Battalion units that are presently placed under operational control of the the brigade.
Operations
- Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). After a peace agreement was concluded between Philippine and MNLF officials, the brigade fought against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
- Anti-terrorist operations against the Abu Sayyaf.
- Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines.