83rd Marine Battalion (Reserve)

The 83rd Marine Battalion (Reserve), is one of the marine battalions of the Philippine Navy Reserve Command, which is organic to the Naval Reserve Center - Eastern 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 Eastern Visayas which it shares with its sister unit, the 82nd Marine Battalion (Reserve).

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 83rd Marine Battalion (Reserve):

Base units

• Headquarters & Weapons Company

Line units

• 1st Marine Company (Reserve)
• 2nd Marine Company (Reserve)
• 3rd Marine Company (Reserve)

See also

• Naval Reserve Command
• 8th Marine Brigade (Reserve)

References

Citations

Bibliography

• Training Committee, SBCMT Manual, 2006, NAVRESCOM.
• Official Site of the 8MBde(RES).
• Official Blogsite of the 8MBde(RES).
• Official Facebook Account of the 8MBde(RES).