8ID enhances its medical capability
By DPAO, 8ID PA
May 15,
2012
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.
