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)