2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division

Infobox Military Unit
unit_name= Second Infantry Division


caption= Coat of Arms of the 2ID
dates= March 19, 1976 - Present
country= flagicon|Philippines Philippines
allegiance=
branch= Philippine Army
type= Infantry
role= Conventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations
size= 3 Brigades, 8 Batallions. Total is 7000+ soldiers
command_structure= Under the Philippine Army
current_commander= MGen Delfin N Bangit AFP
garrison= Camp Mateo Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal
ceremonial_chief=
colonel_of_the_regiment=
nickname= "Jungle Fighter Division"
patron=
motto= "Professional, Competent, and Capable"
colors=
march=
mascot= Kris
battles= Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA and local criminal elements
notable_commanders= MGen Pedro Cabuoay AFP, MGen Delfin N Bangit AFP, MGen Alexander Yano AFP, MGen Fernando L Mesa AFP,
anniversaries=March 19
decorations= Presidential Streamer Award
battle_honours=
identification_symbol_label=Unit Patch
identification_symbol=2ID Jungle Fighter BadgeThe 2nd Infantry Division, Philippine Army, known officially as the Jungle Fighter Division, is the Philippine Army's primary Infantry unit specializing in jungle warfare.

History

On 01 February 1970, the 2nd Infantry Brigade (Separate) was formally put into active duty. The first Headquarters of the 2nd Brigade was housed in Camp Vicente Lim in Canlubang, Calamba City and later, was moved to Brgy Sampaloc in Tanay, Rizal. Camp Mateo Capinpin, the present camp, was named after Brigadier General Mateo M Capinpin, the gallant soldier of the 21st Infantry Division who rose from the ranks during World War II. It is strategically located at the foothills of the scenic Sierra Madre Mountain Range with an elevation of 1,400 feet above sea level and 70 kilometers just east of Manila. On 19 March 1976, the Brigade was upgraded and reorganized into a full Infantry Division of the Philippine Army. Since then, twenty five (25) Commanders have already assumed Command of the 2nd Infantry Division

Mission

Their mission is to conduct sustained Internal Security Operations (ISO) in regions 4A and 4B to neutralize the Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee (STRPC) and the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), the New Peoples Army (NPA) in order to create a physically and psychologically sound environment conducive for development and commerce.

Units

The following are the Brigade units that are under the 2nd Infantry Division.
* 201st Infantry (Kabalikat)Brigade
* 202nd Infantry (Unifier) Brigade
* 204th Infantry (Bantay Kapayapaan BrigadeThe following are the Battalion units that are under the 2nd ID.
*1st Infantry Battalion
*4th Infantry (Get 'Em) Battalion
*16th Infantry Battalion
*59th Infantry (Protector) Battalion
*68th Infantry Battalion
*74th Infantry (Matatag) Battalion
*76th Infantry (Victrix) Battalion
*80th Infantry (Raging Tamarraw) Battalion

Operations

* Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army * Anti-terrorist operations against the Abu Sayyaf operating in their AOR.

*The 2nd Infantry Division was among the forerunners of what is now the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment.
*MGen Delfin Bangit was previously assigned as the Presidents Most Senior Aide-de-camp and is the commanding officer of the Presidential Security Group.
*MGen Pedro Cabouay was former commander of the Intelligence Service AFP and Light Armor Brigade (now Light Armor Division) was an alumnus of the University of Santo Tomas College of Commerce and is a product of the Philippine ROTC System.
*LGen Alexander Yano, former commander of the 2ID, was previously assigned as Army Chief and later on as the AFP's top man as AFP Chief of Staff.
*MGen Fernando Mesa is currently serving as the AFP NCR Command's commanding general. Overseeing security measures for the National Capital Region and is also responsible in securing the seat of power of the Philippine Government.

References

* [http://www.army.mil.ph/Army_Sites/INFANTRY%20DIVISIONS/2ID_New/index.htm Official Site of the PA 2ID.]