Ninety-four newly enlisted Army privates graduated from the Operations Orientation Course (OOC) Class 03-2026 on November 12, 2026, at the 10th Division Training School (10DTS) in Barangay Tuboran, Mawab, Davao de Oro, bolstering the operational strength of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, Philippine Army.
At a glance
- Event: closing ceremony, Operations Orientation Course (OOC) Class 03-2026
- Date and place: November 12, 2026, 10th Division Training School, Barangay Tuboran, Mawab, Davao de Oro
- Graduates: 94 newly enlisted Army privates (93 males, one female); 240 training hours over 30 training days
- Demonstration: Arnis, Squad Tactics, Close-Quarter Battle and Hostage Rescue Operations
- Guest of Honor and Speaker: Col. Donald Gaffud, Assistant Division Commander for Reserve Force Development, 10th Infantry Division
- Division Commander: Maj. Gen. Alvin Luzon
- Source: 10th Infantry (Agila) Division Public Affairs Office
The graduating class comprised 93 males and one female, who completed 240 training hours spread across 30 training days, according to the Division Public Affairs Office of the 10th Infantry Division.
Capability Demonstration Highlights Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony featured a capability demonstration covering Arnis, Squad Tactics, Close-Quarter Battle (CQB), and Hostage Rescue Operations.
The demonstration incorporated tactical vehicle infiltration, movement formations, rappelling, and wall-assault techniques. The demonstration also covered room clearing and hostage-rescue procedures.
Senior Officer Leads Graduation Rites
Col. Donald Gaffud, Assistant Division Commander for Reserve Force Development of the 10th Infantry Division, served as Guest of Honor and Speaker at the ceremony.
Maj. Gen. Alvin Luzon, Commander of the 10th Infantry Division, congratulated the graduates and emphasized that the skills acquired during training must translate into meaningful contributions to the Division's mission, according to the division's public affairs release.
Luzon Stresses Discipline and Adaptability
Maj. Gen. Luzon stressed the importance of discipline, teamwork, adaptability, and continuous professional development among the new graduates. He challenged them to serve as dependable members of their respective units.
The division commander specifically called on the graduates to strengthen Territorial Defense Operations while sustaining gains already achieved in Internal Security Operations (ISO), the release stated.
Reinforced Human-Resource Capacity for Territorial Mandate
With 94 additional trained personnel the 10th Infantry Division said it reinforces its human-resource capability to fulfill its mandates, protect territorial integrity, and serve the Filipino people, according to the Division Public Affairs Office.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, Philippine Army