9th Infantry Division (Philippines)
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The 9th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, known officially as the Spear Division, is the Philippine Army's primary infantry unit assigned to combat communist insurgency in the Bicol Region.
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9th Infantry Division | |
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![]() Unit Seal of the 9ID. | |
Active | October 1, 2004 – Present |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | Philippine Army |
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Role | Conventional Warfare Anti-Guerrilla Operations |
Size | 3 Brigade |
Part of | Philippine Army (Since 2004) |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Elias Angeles, Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines |
Nickname(s) | Spear Division |
Motto(s) | Second to None |
Mascot(s) | Spear |
Anniversaries | October 1 |
Commanders | |
Current commander | BGen. Jaime A. Abawag Jr., PA. |
Notable commanders | BGen Santiago Prejido AFP |
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Armed Forces Occupational Specialty Insignia | ![]() |
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