THE Neutralizer Battery of the 6th Field Artillery Battalion, Army Artillery Regiment deployed for the first time female personnel to its line platoon during the 1st Quarter Pre Operational Readiness Site Inspection and Troop Evaluation (ORSITE) for CY 2024 on different areas in Central Mindanao on February 19 to 24 and 27 to 29, 2024.
The deployed field artillery personnel are part of the gunnery team that is tasked to conduct fire missions in all areas of concern. The Pre-ORSITE activity comprises the following: FDC Problem Exercises, Performing all Methods of Gun Laying, Artillery Written Examination, Disassembling/Assembling of Firing Mechanism, Checking of Issued Firearms, and Troop Information and Education.
The Army leadership is continuously championing women’s empowerment, which calls for women soldiers to become holders and active contributors to organizational development and mission accomplishment. The Army leadership also ensures equal opportunities for career growth and professional development of all personnel regardless of gender.
