736TH DMST GSA ROTC

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝟳𝟯𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗠𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖
The 736th Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST) General Santos Academy ROTC Unit successfully conducted its 6𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 on September 11, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, at the General Santos Academy Inc. Campus, Polomolok, South Cotabato.

The training session featured an in-depth lecture on 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹-𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗖𝗠𝗢), emphasizing the vital role of the Armed Forces in nation-building, community development, and disaster response. Through theoretical instruction and open discussion, the cadets gained a clearer understanding of a soldier’s core responsibilities, legal obligations, and the strategic importance of building strong partnerships between the military and civilian communities.

By bridging tactical knowledge with civic duty, the 736th DMST continues to develop disciplined, socially conscious, and service-oriented student-leaders dedicated to serving the community and protecting the nation.

The activity was supervised by 𝗗𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗. 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗮ñ𝗼𝗹𝗮, 𝗥𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺, 𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, together with 𝗧𝗦𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲 𝗢 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗔𝗙, 𝗠𝗧𝗜, 𝟳𝟯𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗠𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖, who provided guidance and supervision throughout the conduct of the training.

Also present during the activity was 𝗖/𝗖𝗢𝗟 𝗘𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗕. 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝗖𝗟, 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗚𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁, together with the 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀, who assisted in the coordination, supervision, and overall management of the training.

The successful conduct of the 6th Training Week reflects the continued commitment of the 𝟳𝟯𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗠𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 to developing cadets through 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝟳𝟯𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗠𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖

The 736th DMST GSA ROTC successfully conducted its 5th 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 on September 4, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, at 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗰., 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗸, 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼.

The training featured a combination of 𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 R***e 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, providing the cadets with essential knowledge, practical skills, discipline, teamwork, and proper military bearing as part of their ROTC training.

The activity was supervised by 𝗗𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗. 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗮ñ𝗼𝗹𝗮, 𝗥𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺, 𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, together with 𝗧𝗦𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲 𝗢 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗔𝗙, 𝗠𝗧𝗜, 𝟳𝟯𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗠𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖, and 𝗧𝗦𝗴 𝗜𝗽𝗮𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗔𝗙 (𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱) who provided guidance and supervision throughout the conduct of the training.

Also present during the activity was 𝗖/𝗖𝗢𝗟 𝗘𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗕. 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝗖𝗟, 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗚𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁, together with the 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀, who assisted in the coordination, supervision, and overall management of the training.

The successful conduct of the 5th 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 reflects the continued commitment of the 𝟳𝟯𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗠𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 to developing cadets through 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲.

Rest in peace Sgt Jason Moreno PAF (Reserve)

Goodbye to our beloved Senior. Thank you for your guidance, kindness, and the memories you shared with us. You will always be remembered as a great leader and part of our GSA ROTC family.

Rest in peace, Senior. You will never be forgotten. Our final salute to you.

𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 |Honoring Valor, Sustained Through Service
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‎The 736th Department of Military Science and Tactics (GSA) of the General Santos Academy Inc ROTC Unit joins the nation in honoring the undying courage, sacrifice and selfless love for our country of our national heroes. These men and women gave their lives so that the future generations may be liberated.
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‎Their legacy is written not just in history but in every cadet who chooses duty before self, courage before comfort, and service before self-interest. We, future defenders of the republic, carry their torch, striving to lead with honor, integrity and discipline.
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‎May the memory of their sacrifice inspire the youth of today to remain steadfast in their support of the Filipino people and our sovereignty.

IN PHOTOS || 736TH DMST GSA ROTC
UNIT | 4TH Training Week

On the 28th day of August, the General Santos Academy, Inc. conducted the 4th Day ROTC Formation "Lecture and Drills" for the 1st Semester of Academic Year 2026–2027. The activity was guided by our NSTP Coordinator, Sir Dexter D. Española, RCrim. It was headed by MTI, TSg Archie O Escartin PAF, TSg Ipafrudito Pimentel PAF (Retired), A2C Klient Jude M. Avila PAF.

The activity featured ROTC Lectures and Drills, showcasing the cadets’ discipline, precision, and mastery of basic movements. The formation was concluded with the conduct of a Flag Retreat Ceremony, honoring the day’s end with proper military customs and traditions.

The event was held under the supervision of C/Col, Elmer John Dimzon. 1CL, together with the Corps Staff and ROTC Advance Officers, who ensured the successful conduct of the formation.

"𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬 (𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂)” is a program institutionalized under sections 38 and 39 of Republic Act No. 7077 designed to provide military training to tertiary level students in order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national defense preparedness.

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IN PHOTO || GSA ROTC UNIT 3rd Training Week | 1st Semester

On the 14th day of August 2026, the General Santos Academy Air Force ROTC Unit conducted the Preliminary Examination for the First Semester of Academic Year 2026 - 2027. The activity was held with the support of Sir Dexter Española, RCrim, NSTP Coordinator, and was headed by TSg. Archie Escartin, PAF, Military Training Instructor (MTI), with the assistance of TSg. Ipafrudito Pimentel, PAF (Retired).

The exam aimed to assess the cadets' knowledge, discipline, and leadership competencies gained through their ROTC training.

The activity was conducted under the supervision of C/COL , Elmer John Dimzon 1CL, along with all ROTC Advance Officers, who contributed to the successful implementation of the program.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝟳𝟯𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗠𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 | 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿

The 736th DMST GSA ROTC successfully conducted its 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 on 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, at 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗰., 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗸, 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼.

The training featured a combination of 𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, providing the cadets with essential knowledge, practical skills, discipline, teamwork, and proper military bearing as part of their ROTC training.

The activity was supervised by 𝗗𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗. 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗮ñ𝗼𝗹𝗮, 𝗥𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺, 𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, together with 𝗧𝗦𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲 𝗢 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗔𝗙, 𝗠𝗧𝗜, 𝟳𝟯𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗠𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖, and 𝗧𝗦𝗴 𝗜𝗽𝗮𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗔𝗙 (𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱), 𝗩𝗥𝗜, who provided guidance and supervision throughout the conduct of the training.

Also present during the activity was 𝗖/𝗖𝗢𝗟 𝗘𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗕. 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝗖𝗟, 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗚𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁, together with the 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀, who assisted in the coordination, supervision, and overall management of the training.

The successful conduct of the 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 reflects the continued commitment of the 𝟳𝟯𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗠𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 to developing cadets through 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝟳𝟯𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗠𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The 736th DMST GSA ROTC successfully conducted its ROTC Orientation 2026, welcoming the new batch of cadets and introducing them to the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program, military discipline, leadership, and the responsibilities of every cadet.

The activity was graced by Dexter D. Española, RCrim, NSTP Coordinator, together with TSg Archie O Escartin PAF, Military Training Instructor (MTI), 736th DMST GSA ROTC, and TSg Ipafrudito Pimentel PAF (Retired), who shared their knowledge, guidance, and valuable experiences to inspire the future cadets.

Also present was C/LTC Elmer John B Dimzon 1CL, Corps Commander, GSA ROTC Unit, who delivered words of encouragement and leadership, motivating the incoming cadets to uphold discipline, integrity, patriotism, and selfless service throughout their ROTC journey.

The successful conduct of the orientation was made possible through the collective efforts of the ROTC Officers and the GMA (Graduation Military Assistants), who provided assistance in the preparation, coordination, and overall management of the activity, ensuring its smooth and orderly ex*****on.

𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗬, 𝗜𝗡𝗖.
𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗣–𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The journey to becoming a disciplined and responsible ROTC Cadet starts here.
We invite all enrolled 𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗣–𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗖𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘁𝘀 to attend the Classroom Orientation and learn the fundamentals of military discipline, leadership, patriotism, and service.

📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: July 31, 2026
🕐 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Criminology PE Room, General Santos Academy, Inc.

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