6th Infantry Division (Philippines)
| Sixth Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Coat of Arms of the 6ID | |
| Active | October 24, 1987 – present |
| Country |
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| Branch | Philippine Army |
| Type |
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| Role | Conventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations |
| Size | 4 Brigades |
| Part of | Under the Philippine Army (Since 1987) |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp BGen Gonzalo H. Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao |
| Nickname(s) | Kampilan Division |
| Motto(s) | Kampilan |
| Mascot(s) | Kampilan |
| Anniversaries | October 24 |
| Engagements |
Communist and Islamic Insurgency in the Philippines Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA, MILF, ASG |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | MGen Cirilito Sobejana AFP |
| Notable commanders | BGen Gonzalo Siongco AFP, BGen Rodolfo Garcia AFP, MGen Gregorio Camiling AFP, BGen Roy Kyamko AFP, MGen Generoso Senga AFP |
| Insignia | |
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The 6th Infantry Division is an infantry division of the Philippine Army. Popularly known as the Kampilan Division, the 6th Infantry Division is one of the Philippine Army's Infantry units in Central Mindanao.
History
The division was established on October 24, 1987, by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, with Brig. General Gonzalo H. Siongco as the first Commanding General assigned in its headquarters in Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao.
Operations
- Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army, and MILF.
- Counter-terrorism operations against the ASG and the JI.
- Operation Darkhorse
References
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