Mission

To provide security, perform reconnaissance and surveillance in support of division operations and to engage in offensive, defensive, delaying and economy of force operations as required.

Capabilities

• Conduct detailed ground reconnaissance and surveillance within and to the front, flanks and rear of the division
• Conduct security and screening operations.
• Engage in offensive, defensive or delaying operations as required.
• Conduct independent operation when properly reinforced.
• Assist in the movement control of divisional and nondivisional units within and through the division's area of operations.
• Assist in countermobility preparation of the main battle area in support of the division commander's scheme of maneuver.

The 15th Infantry Division (Ready Reserve), ARESCOM, known officially as theDefender & Builder Division, is one of the Philippine Army Reserve Command's primary Infantry units, and specializes in urban warfare, Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation, as well as Civil Military Operations. The division has been boasted as one of the best divisions specialized in Urban Search and Rescue Operations, operating primarily within the bounds of the National Capital Region.

History

The 15th Infantry Division (Ready Reserve), ARESCOM which was activated pursuant to HPA General Orders Number 290 dated 10 July 2006.

Mission

• Base for expansion of the Regular Force in the event of war, invasion or rebellion.
• Assist the Government in Relief and Rescue Operations in the event of Calamities or Disasters.
• Assist the Government in Socio-economic development and environmental concerns.
• Assist in the operation & maintenance of essential government and private utilies (e.g. power, telecommunications, water).

Vision

A well disciplined, organized, trained and non-partisan citizen army, able to augment the regular force and respond to national disasters and threats to national security, during peacetime, war or rebellion mandated to perform tasks of Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW)