1RRAW is now the 1st Air Force Wing Reserve

Effective this year, the Philippine Air Force has organized seven (7) Air Force Wings Reserve (AFWR) that will be the reporting units for all Air Force reserve personnel in the country. In the National Capital Region, all Air Force reservists are supposed to be under the 1st Air Force Wing Reserve based at Villamor Air Base.

1AFWR is in the process of strengthening each of the three (3) Air Force Groups Reserve under its command. Because of this, all PAF reservists in Metro Manila are advised to indicate their desire to be listed officially in the unit roster, so that they can be issued appropriate enlistment orders, designations, and eventually the identification cards that are given to ready reserve personnel. Every Saturday, the wing's personnel and operations offices are manned by personnel who can assist reservists in the registration process. To facilitate the process, please bring your enlistment or commission orders when you report, and be ready to fill up some forms that will be part of your files.

More information can be obtained by calling 1AFWR operations at 330-9896 or 566-0217. Our textline is 0929-823-0994.

1st RRAW in Action!

Air Force reservists undergoing Unit Active Duty Training (UADT) practice tying their own rescue harness as members of the 505th Search and Rescue Group PAF train them on search and rescue and life-saving techniques. Search and rescue is one of the missions of the Philippine Air Force reserve component, and the 1st Ready Reserve Air Wing makes sure it trains its members on an annual basis on these skills, for the unit to be able to respond to emergencies and calamities within the NCR, Central and Northern Luzon areas.

Training the force is essential to the Air Force reserve. Annual ADT or Active Duty Training courses are given by the Air Reserve Command to all reserve units, to keep them fit and ready to respond in case of mobilization. Training is conducted by Air Reserve Centers located in strategic air bases all over the country. Photo at right shows Unit ADT trainees during reception day.