3rd Infantry Division (Philippines)
The 3rd Infantry Division, also known as the Spearhead Division, is a unit of the Philippine Army, based at Camp Gen Macario Peralta Jr in Jamindan, Capiz, Philippines.
| 3rd Infantry Division | |
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Unit Seal of the 3ID, PA | |
| Active | July 01, 1946 – Present |
| Country | Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Conventional warfare, counter-insurgency |
| Size | 3 Brigades |
| Part of | Philippine Army (Since 1946) |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Gen Macario Peralta Jr, Jamindan, Capiz |
| Nickname(s) | Spearhead Troopers |
| Motto(s) | The Armed Peacekeepers for Peace and Progress |
| Engagements | Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA and local criminal elements. |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | MGen. Marion R. Sison AFP |
| Notable commanders | Maj. Gen. Fortunato Abat, AFP |
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