ARMY ROLE IN DISASTER

MANAGEMENT
INSTRUCTOR PROFILE:
NAME

Schooling:

PICTURE
• Tradecraft Training - 4ISU, AIR, PA
• Platoon Leader Course - 2DTS, 2ID, PA
• SOT/PSYOPS - 2DTS, 2ID, PA
• Infantry Officer Basic Course - 3ATG, TRADOC, PA
• Infantry Officer Advance Course - CAS, TRADOC, PA
• Instructors Development Training - TDC, TRADOC, PA
• Intro to Cyber security Course - SS, ASR, PA Chief Training & Admin Branch,
G3, TRADOC, PA
Previous Assignments:
• Platoon Leader, “A” Coy, 76IB, 2ID, PA - 2008 – 2010 (2 years)
• Company Commander, “C” Coy, 76IB, 2ID, PA - 2012 – 2014 (2 years)
• Civil Military Operations Officer, 76IB, 2ID, PA - 2010 – 2012 (2 years)
• Operations Officer, 76IB, 2ID, PA - 2014 – 2015 (1 year)
• Intelligence Officer, 76IB, 2ID, PA - 2014 - 2017 (3 years)
• Intelligence Officer, 203 rd BDE, 2ID, PA - 2017 – 2018 (1year)
• Military Assistant, Sec, DHSUD, Office of the President - Jan – Dec 2019 (1year)
• Admin Officer, Office of the Commander, TRADOC, PA - Jan – Jun 2020 (6 months)
• Secretary General Staff, TRADOC, PA - July – Aug 2020 (1month)
CLASSROOM RULES:

Just proceed Stand or keep

to the yourself
restroom. awake.
 LEARNING OUTCOME

At the end of this session, the student(s) must be

able to apply the Army Role in Disaster Management
Operations throughout the whole spectrum of disaster
Management.
 SCOPE OF PRESENTATION

➢ TYPES OF HAZARDS AND EFFECTS

➢ THE ARMY ROLE IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
CYCLE
➢ THE ARMYS FUNCTIONAL COMPONENT IN
DISASTER OPERATIONS
➢ SAFETY SECURITY AWARENESS
 TYPES OF HAZARDS AND EFFECTS
1. Natural.
a. Typhoon. China Sea. Typhoons are
annual occurrences and the most frequent cause
of disaster in the Philippines and have a severe
impact on large parts of the country.
b. Storm surge. An atmospheric disturbance
manifested in strong winds accompanied by rain
and often by thunder and lightning. Storm surges
often accompanied by typhoons sometimes
cause severe damage to coastal areas.
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c. Flood. Is the overflowing by excessive
water onto an area which is normally dry. It is
estimated that 47 % of the average annual
rainfall is due to typhoons. There are strong
indications that the flood risk has increased
significantly due to deforestation. Flooding
severely disrupts the economic and social
activities of the people..
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d. Volcanic Eruption. Is the process wherein
molten rock materials (magma) are emitted or
ejected in the form of flowing masses and stream
from a crater vent fissure. Volcanic eruption
usually results to the displacement and
evacuation of people living within the danger
areas around the erupting volcano. It also causes
disruption in economic and social activities of the
people and the loss of lives and destruction of
properties.
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e. Earthquake are ground vibrations caused

by volcanic activity. These occur without notice.
Earthquakes usually trigger landslides. Strong
earthquakes may result to severe destruction of
properties, infrastructures, economic facilities and
vital utilities..
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f. Tsunami. Tsunamis are very large ocean

waves caused by underwater earthquake or
volcanic eruption and are sometimes loosely
called “tidal waves”. Tsunamis have affected
Philippine coastal areas up to four meters above
sea level.
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g. Landslide. It is the dislodging and falling of a

mass of land and rocks. Landslides are mostly
triggered by excessive rainfall as in the Southern
Leyte tragedy in February 2006 or by
earthquakes as what happened in Baguio City in
July 1990.
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g. Landslide. It is the dislodging and falling of a

mass of land and rocks. Landslides are mostly
triggered by excessive rainfall as in the Southern
Leyte tragedy in February 2006 or by
earthquakes as what happened in Baguio City in
July 1990.
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h. Drought. It is a long period without rainfall.

Drought which is becoming common in the
Philippines brings damage to crops which lead to
economic losses and disaster declarations.
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2. Man-made Disasters.
a. Fire. Rapid and persistent chemical
reaction involving the combination of combustible
material and oxygen that releases heat and light.
Uncontrolled fire results to destruction of
properties and severe physical and psychological
injuries or even resulting to loss of lives. Fire is
caused by various origins ranging from faulty
electrical wirings, overloading of electrical
equipment, negligent and irresponsible use of
heat emitting devices, to arson.
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2. Man-made Disasters.
b. Conflagration. It is a large disastrous fire
involving numerous buildings/houses or structures.
c. Maritime Disasters. These are ill-fated events
that occur at high seas causing excessive damages,
injuries and loss of lives.
d. Land and Air Accidents. These are unplanned
or unforeseen events or circumstances that may
occur either on air or on land resulting mostly from
ignorance or carelessness.
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2. Man-made Disasters.
e. Oil Spill. Fallout of oil or similar substance
from a container resulting to environmental hazards.
Oil spill usually occurs at the sea and is caused by
the mishandling of vessels containing the substance
or from sea mishaps or accidents as what had
happened in Guimaras on 11 August 2006.
f. Civil Strife. Social unrest with violent activities,
destruction of properties, and chaos resulting to
injuries.
 TYPES OF HAZARDS AND EFFECTS
2. Man-made Disasters.
g. Pollution. The contamination of water, soil, or
atmosphere by the discharge of noxious substances
especially gaseous, chemical or organic wastes.
Pollution causes hazards to the environment and
health.
h. Red Tide. Presence of toxic chemicals or
pollutants in coastal waters that extremely affects
natural resources resulting to food poisoning and
deaths.
 ARMY’S ROLE IN THE DISASTER
MANAGEMENT CYCLE
Based on the Calamities and Disaster Preparedness
Plan, the Armed Forces of the Philippines is tasked to
establish communication linkages and make these
available for disaster operations; assist the PNP in
providing security coverage in disaster areas; assist in the
reconstruction of damaged national and local roads,
bridges, structures and facilities; assist in providing
transportation facilities for the rapid movement of rescue
relief supplies and personnel; evacuation of victims; and
to organize reaction teams in all military installations.
 ARMY’S ROLE IN THE DISASTER
MANAGEMENT CYCLE
Development. During the development stage, Army
units participate in capability building and organizational
development activities. Army units in the field of
engineering, medical services, communication and
information technology may be tapped to provide inputs in
policy making and long term development planning.
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MANAGEMENT CYCLE
Prevention. In the prevention stage, the Philippine
Army supports the efforts of the government for disaster
prevention. Army units may participate in identifying and
implementing engineering interventions. Engineering units
may be tapped to conduct mapping and related studies as
well as the construction of protective facilities depending
on the capacity of the concerned government entity. The
Philippine Army also participates in security operations to
prevent high profile terrorist attacks that may result to
disasters.
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MANAGEMENT CYCLE
Mitigation. During mitigation stage, Army units play
an important role in supporting government’s efforts in
disaster mitigation. The Army engineers in support role
may be tapped by disaster coordinating councils to assist
in the structural disaster mitigation activities such as de-
silting of river systems or repair of public structures that
pose hazards to citizens.
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MANAGEMENT CYCLE

Preparedness. In the same manner as in mitigation,

the Army plays a vital role for disaster preparedness.
Army units participate in joint disaster preparedness
planning together with the member agencies and the
disaster coordinating council to come up with a sound
plan to cope with effects of disasters.
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MANAGEMENT CYCLE
The following stages in preparedness segment are
elucidated to identify actions that the Army shall
undertake:
a. Threat. As part of preparedness, Army units shall
identify hazards, critical areas, and effects of these
hazards.
b. Warning. During the warning stage, Army units
shall closely monitor warnings or signals announced by
appropriate government agencies and be ready to
execute measures relative to the warning.
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MANAGEMENT CYCLE
c. Precaution. Utilizing available capabilities, Army
units shall assist the local disaster coordinating council in
the conduct of evacuation.
d. Disaster Impact. At the impact of disaster, and
when situation permits, Army units shall initiate immediate
response during the critical moments to those affected
primarily to save lives.
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MANAGEMENT CYCLE
f. Recovery. The recovery segment may take three
stages –restoration, rehabilitation and reconstruction. At
all stages, the Army’s role is to support the government’s
efforts to restore public utilities, rehabilitate affected
communities and reconstruct vital infrastructures.
 COMMAND AND CONTROL PROCESS
1. Commander. The officer assigned overall
responsibility for disaster operations.
2. Command Staff Officers. Provide specific
support to the Commander with functions that are not
directly involved in service delivery.
a. Public Information Officer. The single media point
of contact.
b. Safety Officer. Responsible for identifying safety
issues and fixing them.
c. Liaison Officer. Point of contact for agency-to-
agency issues.
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3. General Staff. Provides the management of the

delivery of emergency response services.
a. Administration. Accounts for and manages the
costs generated by ongoing operations
b. Operations. Plans and executes Incident Action
Plan.
c. Logistics. Provides the support necessary to carry
out the plan.
 FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS FOR THE ARMY
DISASTER OPERATIONS UNIT AND ITS CAPABILITIES

4. Fire Services. The Philippine Army has a very limited

fire fighting capability especially on its lower unit levels.
Only HPA and the Inf Div thru their PEDs have fire trucks.
5. Engineering. The PA Engineer units can construct and
rehabilitateroads and bridges, buildings and related
facilities.
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PRESENT ARMY ORGANIZATIONS

a. HPA level - Eng Bn (S) and PED

b. Inf Div Level – PED

c. Engr Bde Level- 3 Egnr Construction Bns & 1 Engr

Spt Bn

d. Other PA Major Units- respective PEDs

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PRESENT ARMY ORGANIZATIONS

6. Waterborne Rescue. These are units of the Army

which have limited water rescue capability. Mentioned
below are the units which have the watercraft and
underwater equipment:
a. DEAR Coy
b. RCDGs
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PRESENT ARMY ORGANIZATIONS

7. Nuclear, Biological, Chemical. At present, the

Philippine Army has no NBC capability in all its units.

8. Canine. On a limited scale, the Army is capable of

tracking victims of disaster with the use of the Army
Canine Coy.
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PRESENT ARMY ORGANIZATIONS

9. Medical Services. The Army has medical units spread

throughout the archipelago.
a. HPA level - FBGH
b. Inf Div Level - ASH, Medical Coy
c. Other PA Major Units - Medical Platoon
d. Bde/Regiment Level - Medical Platoon
e. Bn Level - Medical Section
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PRESENT ARMY ORGANIZATIONS

10. Communications. The Philippine Army

communications capabilities can establish communication
linkages and make these available for disaster
operations. The communication component can provide
and maintain continuous and reliable communications
and adequate warning system throughout the impending
and existing disaster and calamities.
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PRESENT ARMY ORGANIZATIONS

All units of the Philippine Army have their own signal

equipment per TOE. following units below or may be
integrated with other agencies with communication
capabilities:
a. HPA level - Signal Group
b. Inf Div Level - Signal Battalion
c. Other PA Major Units - Signal Platoon
d. Bde/Bn Level - Signal Pltn
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PRESENT ARMY ORGANIZATIONS

11. Transport. The Philippine Army provides transport

services utilizing organic vehicles of its units. Vehicles of
other units may be pooled into one to expand capabilities
and maximize results. This can be obtained from any of
the following units:
a. HPA level - ASCOM, SEB, HHSG
b. Inf Div Level - FSSU, SSBn
c. Other PA Major Units - SS Coy/Trans Pltn
d. Bde/Reg/Bn Level - Transportation Pltn
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PRESENT ARMY ORGANIZATIONS

12. Public Information. PA PI component is to provide

information updates on disaster situation and actions
being undertaken. It is necessary in order to synchronize
actions, avoid confusion and prevent further damage.
a. HPA level - OACPA, CAG
b. Other Major Units - OG7s
c. Inf Div Level - Div OG7/CMOU
d. Bde/Reg/Bn Level - Bde S7 Sec
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PRESENT ARMY ORGANIZATIONS

13. Security. The Philippine Army in all its unit levels has
the capability to provide for its own security. Security
assistance may be provided to the local police unit as
necessary. Reservists may be utilized to provide
additional security in any occasion that there would be
lack of disaster management groups.
 SUMMARY
➢ TYPES OF HAZARDS AND EFFECTS
➢ THE ARMY ROLE IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
CYCLE
➢ THE ARMYS FUNCTIONAL COMPONENT IN
DISASTER OPERATIONS
➢ SAFETY SECURITY AWARENESS
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