The 83 Infantry "Achiever" Battalion is the youngest yet the best battalion in the Philippine Army. In its efforts to continuously train, equip, and organize the Army organization, the Philippine Army has activated numerous units in 2009 with the end in view of delivering lasting peace and stability in the country.The 83rd Infantry Battalion was activated last June 16, 2009 at Kuta Elias Angeles in Pili, Camarines Sur. The activation of said battalions was aimed at augmenting the Army forces against the hostile NPA rebels. In addition, the newly-activated battalions are also capable of conducting nation-building activities and peace and development initiatives.Only months after their activation, said infantry battalion has already delivered wins for the Philippine Army to include arrests of New People's Army members, recovery of the NPA's arm caches, and neutralization of various enemy encampments, most especially in the areas of Catanduanes Province. The activation of this Infantry battalion is a fulfilment of the commanding general's commitment to deliver the winning shots for the AFP in the final phase of the campaign in making communist insurgency irrelevant by 2010. With 2010 deadline ahead, the Philippine Army shall continue to ensure a winning stance for a more peaceful and progressive Philippines.
The primary mission of the the infantry battalion is to organize, train, equip, deploy and sustain ground forces to defeat the CTM in 2010 in Catanduanes Island and some areas in Albay, in order to establish a physically and psychologically secure environment conducive to the development of the said areas of responsibility. As a unit of the AFP, it can organize, train and equip Army forces for the conduct of prompt and sustained combat operations on land of Catanduanes. It can also prepare the troops for immediate actions concerning national security. It is also a partner in nation-building, helping the people in every aspect of their life of anything what the Phil. Army could contribute, which for some are building farm-to-market roads, building schools, mediacal and dental missions and educational program for the youth.
As long as the 83IB is scouring the plains and bondoocs of Catanduanes, all Catanduangon can ensure that we will do our very best to bring back the once very quiet and secured place of this land. We shall defeat the threats of the CTM here as far as their size will become irrelevant to the province's security and we will continue to do our duty, that is, to protect the people and uplift the sovereignty of the state
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