46th Infantry Battalion

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46th Infantry Battalion

46IB logo

Active| April 1, 2003 - Present
Country|  Philippines
Allegiance| Republic of the Philippines
Branch| Philippine Army
Type| Light Infantry
Role| Conventional Warfare, Anti-Insurgency Operations, Light Reaction Force
Size| 3 Rifle Companies. Total of 500+ soldiers
Part of| Under the Philippine Army
Garrison/HQ| Brgy Polangi, Calbiga, Samar
Nickname(s)| Peace Makers
Motto(s)| Hoo Hah! Four Six
Anniversaries| April 1
Engagements| Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA, MILF, [Kidnap-for-Ransom Group],
Commanders
Current
commander| LTC Juanito M. Parazo Jr., INF
Insignia
Unit Patch| 46IB Emblem

Military unit

The 46th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army is an organic unit of the 8th Infantry (Storm Troopers) Division. Their primary task is to secure the peace and order in the areas of Eastern Visayas, especially the Province of Western Samar which was noted for its deteriorated peace and order situation. Currently, the 500-man-battalion are garrisoned and stationed at Brgy Polangi, Calbiga, Samar.

Equipment: M16 Rifle M4 Carbine M14 Rifle M1911 Pistol M60 Machine Gun

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