4th Naval Construction Battalion (Reserve)

The 4th Naval Construction Battalion (Reserve), formerly known as the 4th Seabees, is one of the Battalions of the Naval Combat Engineering Brigade (PN Seabees) and is under the administrative control of the Philippine Navy Reserve Command, which is organic to the Naval Reserve Center - National Capital Region. It is a reservist combat engineer unit, and specializes in Urban Operations, disaster relief, and Civil Military Operations.

Its area of responsibility encompasses the entire National Capital Region and Greater Manila Area.

History

The 4th Naval Construction Battalion (Reserve) was initially created as a Philippine Navy Affiliate Reserve Unit in 2003. It was originally composed of volunteer engineers and construction workers of the Isometric Builders and Land Developers Corporation. Corporate president Arturo N Interior was then appointed as its Battalion Commander.

Until now, the unit still prides itself as the only combat engineer battalion (Reserve) in the entire AFP.

Mission

• Base for expansion of the Regular Force in the event of war, invasion or rebellion within its AOP.
• 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 and maintenance of essential government and private utilies (e.g. power, telecommunications, water).

Organization

The following are the units that are presently placed under operational control of the 4th Naval Construction Battalion (Reserve):

Base units

• Headquarters & Support Company

Line units

• General Construction Company
• Engineer Equipment Company
• Naval Facilities Engineering Construction Company

Awards and decorations

Campaign streamers

Badges

See also

• Naval Reserve Command
• Seabees

References

Citations

Bibliography

• Training Committee, ROTC Manual, 2006, DLSU ROTCU, NAVRESCOM.
• Official Facebook Account of the 4th Naval Construction Battalion (Reserve)
• Official Page of the Naval Construction Brigade
• History of the 4NCBn(R)