(Major Gen. Robert Dauz reassures robust infantry unit and civil-military engagements to combat terrorism and insurgency. Photo Courtesy of PIA 3)
CAMP O’DONNELL, Tarlac – Newly-installed commander of the Army’s Mechanized Infantry Division (MID) Major Gen. Robert Dauz highlighted the mark of excellence of the division and the importance of “right mix of triad operations” in serving the people and securing the land.
Dauz has reassured robust units and civil-military engagements in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.
“As I assume the responsibility and leadership of MID, our perspective is to have an infantry that is well-meaning-serious army with robust infantry units to perform its core purpose,” said Dauz in his speech during the recent turnover of command rites. “This, combined with the contribution of every member of the organization or through inclusive approach, we will build and bring the MID to greater heights.”
Executive Order No. 70 Series of 2018, “the whole of-nation approach in attaining inclusive and sustainable peace, creating a national task force to end local communist armed conflict, and directing the adoption of a national peace framework” will be upheld, he said.
“We will employ strong foundations of approaches and these should be a combination of combat, civil-military and information operations,” he added.
The Division also intends to maximize the professional expertise of the members of the multi-sectoral advisory board to further attain the “Army Transformation Roadmap.”
“As we embark to write the next chapter of our history, let us not lose sight of our responsibilities as citizens of our country and as armors with a core purpose of serving the people and securing the land,” Dauz stressed. “Let us keep the spirit of winning burning in our hearts and minds. Let us fight to win the peace, fight under the rule of law.”
Dauz is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Maringal” Class of 1988. He served as the commander of various units such as The Armor School, 5th Light Armor Battalion that was subsequently reclassified as the 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, Security and Escort Battalion, 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade and Joint Task Force “Talakudong” in Maguindanao.
