Camp Lukban, Catbalogan, Samar – The 8th Infantry Division, Philippine
Army formally activated the 8th Forward Support Medical Company (FSMC)
on May 16, 2012 here at Headquarters Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City.
According to
BGEN GERARDO T LAYUG AFP, 8ID Commander, the activation of 8th FSMC will
enhance the skills of 8ID medical personnel to become more effective, efficient
and responsive health providers.
The said
Medical Company will be attached to the Service Support Battalion of the
Division. The unit’s primary mission is to provide medical support to maneuver
brigades and battalions, capable of
treating patients with minor diseases and emergency medical treatment. They can
also provide medical teams during disaster response operations and for other
peace and development efforts in the area.
As part of the
activity, Captain
Arturo A Llaso CHS (PA), the 8ID Command Chaplain officiated the blessing of two
(2) newly acquired ambulance vehicles. The 8th FSMC will primarily utilize
said vehicles for medical evacuations and disaster response operations.
The enhancement of 8ID’s
medical capability is in line with the Army Transformation Roadmap, which
envisions a World-Class Army that our Nation can be proud of by 2028.
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