From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 8): Army's Training and Doctrine Command gets new head
The Philippine Army (PA) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Brig. Gen. Ivan F. Samarita as Training and Doctrine Command head.
He replaces Major Gen. Benito Antonio De Leon who was tapped to command the Isabela-based 5th Infantry Division.
PA commander Lt Gen Hernando DCA Iriberri presided over the change-of-command ceremony atCamp O'Donnell
Prior to his appointment as Training and Command head, Samarita commanded the 202nd Brigade of the 2nd Infantry Division.
Concurrent to his duties as brigade commander, he also served as Task Group White Area commander.
Samarita also assumed significant posts both in the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Army, to include, Vice Chairman of the Philippine Army Selection Board; Deputy, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs (Deputy G5), Philippine Army; and Division Chief, Promotion Division, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, AFP.
In May 2004 to June 2005, he commanded the Philippine Contingent toLiberia , United Nations Mission in Liberia
He also served with Training and Doctrine Command in various capacities from 1994 to 1999.
After graduating from the Philippine Military Academy in 1982, Samarita was assigned in Mindanao up to 1992, first as Platoon Leader of 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 40th Infantry Battalion, 4th Infantry Division to Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence (Deputy G2), 4th Infantry Division.
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The Philippine Army (PA) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Brig. Gen. Ivan F. Samarita as Training and Doctrine Command head.
He replaces Major Gen. Benito Antonio De Leon who was tapped to command the Isabela-based 5th Infantry Division.
PA commander Lt Gen Hernando DCA Iriberri presided over the change-of-command ceremony at
Prior to his appointment as Training and Command head, Samarita commanded the 202nd Brigade of the 2nd Infantry Division.
Concurrent to his duties as brigade commander, he also served as Task Group White Area commander.
Samarita also assumed significant posts both in the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Army, to include, Vice Chairman of the Philippine Army Selection Board; Deputy, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs (Deputy G5), Philippine Army; and Division Chief, Promotion Division, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, AFP.
In May 2004 to June 2005, he commanded the Philippine Contingent to
He also served with Training and Doctrine Command in various capacities from 1994 to 1999.
After graduating from the Philippine Military Academy in 1982, Samarita was assigned in Mindanao up to 1992, first as Platoon Leader of 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 40th Infantry Battalion, 4th Infantry Division to Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence (Deputy G2), 4th Infantry Division.
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