Title: RESERVIST? What's your specialty?
saver111 - June 21, 2006 06:37 AM (GMT)
I see many Reservist here, some active some are not. What must be the reasons why others are active and some just waiting for things to come?
It must be their interest or depends on who is handling a unit.
I asked this because I see some talents out there that are not being fully tap that can be made useful to both the Reserves and Active service.
What are you?
1. Medical Group:
1) Doctors
2) Dentist
3) Nurses
4) Technicians
5) Para-medics, other medical staff, etc.
2. Engineering Group:
1) Civil
2) Mechanical
3) Naval
4) Aviation
5) Chemical, etc.
3. Transportation Group
1) Merchant Mariner
2) Pilots
3) Heavy Equipments
4) Manufacturers/Assemblers
4. Support Groups
1) Communications
2) IT
3) Veterinary
4) Administration
5) Education
6) Public Information
7) Lawyers
8) Food Manufacturing
9) Garments Manufacturing
5. Others
It must be their interest or depends on who is handling a unit.
I asked this because I see some talents out there that are not being fully tap that can be made useful to both the Reserves and Active service.
What are you?
1. Medical Group:
1) Doctors
2) Dentist
3) Nurses
4) Technicians
5) Para-medics, other medical staff, etc.
2. Engineering Group:
1) Civil
2) Mechanical
3) Naval
4) Aviation
5) Chemical, etc.
3. Transportation Group
1) Merchant Mariner
2) Pilots
3) Heavy Equipments
4) Manufacturers/Assemblers
4. Support Groups
1) Communications
2) IT
3) Veterinary
4) Administration
5) Education
6) Public Information
7) Lawyers
8) Food Manufacturing
9) Garments Manufacturing
5. Others
adroth - June 21, 2006 03:17 PM (GMT)
Interesting thread saver :thumb:
I've added a link to this thread from within this one: Reservists taking part in improving combat readiness
It would also make sense to ask about other aspects of a reservist's personal circumstances. The PMC LVTE, for example, is being revived by a reservist officer who owns a machine shop. He and his technicians are handling the work -- reportedly at their own expense. :aberet:
I've added a link to this thread from within this one: Reservists taking part in improving combat readiness
It would also make sense to ask about other aspects of a reservist's personal circumstances. The PMC LVTE, for example, is being revived by a reservist officer who owns a machine shop. He and his technicians are handling the work -- reportedly at their own expense. :aberet:
saver111 - June 22, 2006 03:28 AM (GMT)
Adroth you got the point. Maybe you could also add up the Air Force Reservist who made those rockets and also, the Mapua group. :thumb:
adroth - June 22, 2006 04:12 AM (GMT)
However, its not really enough that skills are gathered. There has to be a "sponsor" within the AFP who has faith in a particular reservist group's skills, who will serve as an interface.
scuttlebutt - June 25, 2006 02:15 PM (GMT)
i belong to the "others" hehehehe :ssalute:
saver111 - July 3, 2006 07:35 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (scuttlebutt @ Jun 25 2006, 10:15 PM) |
| i belong to the "others" hehehehe :ssalute: |
And what might that be Comrade Scuttlebutt? I might have missed your specialty that can be useful for the Reserves and the AFP.
As I have stated above, the Reserves might not been able to tap the skills of its members usefully. Taking cue from the Marines as cited by Adroth, a group is activating a PMC LVTE using their own resources. How about the PA? Can't they do the same?
We have lots of Engineer Reservist out there. Take the case of our PDFF member 3/e, he is a Marine Engineer by profession and is willing to do active duty service during his vacation. Is there any unit from the PN willing to take them and make use of their expertise and skills? Or train some PN personnel for maintenance and repairs with existing assets as case studies.
Some projects that could be done is encouraging them to develop things useful for the AFP, like those of the MAPUA projects (robotics, UAVs, etc. Read in the news, there's a competion in robotics between Engineering schools. Maybe a competition between Engineering units?). How about pre-fabs? From bridges, housing, hangars, base fences, dredging of waterways like those in the Pinatubo Area during summer, etc. or how about life saving devices?
Chemist? Fuel alternatives like for those rockets, etc. Electrical Engineers? How about power generating sources, portable that can be brought to areas of operations whether in the jungles, mountains and even far flung KIG.
Medical Personel? From medical missions to creating mobile hospital teams ready for dispatch anytime.
So many possibilities, just waiting to be tapped and properly lead.
adroth - July 4, 2006 05:29 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (saver111 @ Jul 2 2006, 11:35 PM) |
| Chemist? Fuel alternatives like for those rockets, etc. Electrical Engineers? How about power generating sources, portable that can be brought to areas of operations whether in the jungles, mountains and even far flung KIG. |
I wonder if reservists are behind the Philippine Army's involvement in the production of biodiesel at Fort Magsaysay and Camp Macario Peralta.
The key to reservist involvement, however, will be the availability of a patron in the regular force. Sadly, reserve force command posts are considered freezer positions, so officers occupying them are either madly looking for ways to get out of that assignment, or so danged embarrassed that they don't want to call attention to themselves.
saver111 - July 4, 2006 08:27 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (adroth @ Jul 4 2006, 01:29 PM) |
| Sadly, reserve force command posts are considered freezer positions, so officers occupying them are either madly looking for ways to get out of that assignment, or so danged embarrassed that they don't want to call attention to themselves. |
Well consider it as a fact of life. And now knowing that obstacle, let's go the other way around. Let the spark come from those willing to give their skills and time for country. Check inventory like what you did at PDF, adopt an idle asset lying around, ask permission to rehabilitate for free just as what is being done with the LVTE. Once the commander sees something is up and feasible, dyan magaling ang mga tinamaan ng lintek, photo ops yan, accomplishment under my command ika nga. Then you have your sponsors/patrons.
saver111 - July 6, 2006 09:51 AM (GMT)
Here's a fine example of what a Reservist could do. A mechanical engineer by profession
http://timawa.net/forum/index.php?topic=4461.0
See video file.
http://timawa.net/forum/index.php?topic=4461.0
See video file.
saver111 - July 12, 2006 08:44 AM (GMT)
Another case scenario where specialties and expertise are needed:
July is disaster consciousness month
PIA Press Release
07/11/2006
July is disaster consciousness month
by EA Abasquez
San Jose, Antique (11 July) -- The month of July is being observed nationwide as National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM).
The theme “Itaguyod Ang Kaunlaran Ng Bayan, Kalamidad Ay Paghandaan” underscores the relation of disaster preparedness and the nation’s development program which calls for increase awareness of every Filipino to the threatening disasters and for a better implementation of the government’s disaster preparedness program.
In line with that, Governor Sally Z. Perez, Chairperson of PDCC signed a Memorandum Order directing all heads of schools, both public and private to conduct activities on earthquake preparedness.
Broderick Train, PDCC Executive Officer bared that to further enhance emergency preparedness and skills, his office will conduct lectures and trainings on Basic First Aid, Basic Life Support, High Angle Rescue Technique, Water Safety and Rescue, Victim Immobilization and Extrication of Victim, Simple Triads, Basic Fire Fighting and Ropemanship (knot-tying).
Highlighting the disaster month celebration in Antique was the launching of Earthquake Simulation Exercise and Incident-Command System and Triads/Drills conducted at St. Anthony’s College recently.
An Emergency Responders Training, a school-based activity to be participated in by the ROTC and the reservists group will also be launched sometime this month.
To culminate the disaster month, a skills competition to be participated in by different rescuers group operating in the province featuring the “1st Antique Rescue-Ree 2006”. The event aims to determine/enhance rescue skills and competence in emergency preparedness, Train added. (PIA) [top]
http://www.pia.gov.ph/news.asp?fi=p060711.htm&no=35
July is disaster consciousness month
PIA Press Release
07/11/2006
July is disaster consciousness month
by EA Abasquez
San Jose, Antique (11 July) -- The month of July is being observed nationwide as National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM).
The theme “Itaguyod Ang Kaunlaran Ng Bayan, Kalamidad Ay Paghandaan” underscores the relation of disaster preparedness and the nation’s development program which calls for increase awareness of every Filipino to the threatening disasters and for a better implementation of the government’s disaster preparedness program.
In line with that, Governor Sally Z. Perez, Chairperson of PDCC signed a Memorandum Order directing all heads of schools, both public and private to conduct activities on earthquake preparedness.
Broderick Train, PDCC Executive Officer bared that to further enhance emergency preparedness and skills, his office will conduct lectures and trainings on Basic First Aid, Basic Life Support, High Angle Rescue Technique, Water Safety and Rescue, Victim Immobilization and Extrication of Victim, Simple Triads, Basic Fire Fighting and Ropemanship (knot-tying).
Highlighting the disaster month celebration in Antique was the launching of Earthquake Simulation Exercise and Incident-Command System and Triads/Drills conducted at St. Anthony’s College recently.
An Emergency Responders Training, a school-based activity to be participated in by the ROTC and the reservists group will also be launched sometime this month.
To culminate the disaster month, a skills competition to be participated in by different rescuers group operating in the province featuring the “1st Antique Rescue-Ree 2006”. The event aims to determine/enhance rescue skills and competence in emergency preparedness, Train added. (PIA) [top]
http://www.pia.gov.ph/news.asp?fi=p060711.htm&no=35
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| Basic First Aid, Basic Life Support, High Angle Rescue Technique, Water Safety and Rescue, Victim Immobilization and Extrication of Victim, Simple Triads, Basic Fire Fighting and Ropemanship (knot-tying). Highlighting the disaster month celebration in Antique was the launching of Earthquake Simulation Exercise and Incident-Command System and Triads/Drills conducted at St. Anthony’s College recently. |
This falls primarily with the Medical Groups I cited above more on life-saving. The Engineering Group with their expertise could tackle extrication of victims trap from buildings etc., methods of fighting fires with existing facilities and materials available. Transportation group handles medevac, heavy equipments, mobilization of resources and equipments. Support Groups like Communications (Radio Volunteers), Veterinarians could provide services of their K-9s for SAR, Administrative functions will be more on accountability of victims, updates, stores and food supplies management, etc.
Imagine if a Reserve Unit is that organized with its members assign on functions and duties they know how to handle, with equipments and resources readily available, more lives could be save on time.
adroth - July 16, 2006 08:42 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (saver111 @ Jul 12 2006, 12:44 AM) |
| Imagine if a Reserve Unit is that organized with its members assign on functions and duties they know how to handle, with equipments and resources readily available, more lives could be save on time. |
Imagine regular AFP units working with specialist reservists attached -- or to use an in-vogue term: embedded. Not only will the reservists gain experience working with their regular counterparts, our troops could also learn new techniques being used in the highly competitive civilian world.
This is a good thread Saver. Kudos :thumb:
Amber1 - July 17, 2006 01:09 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (adroth @ Jul 17 2006, 04:42 AM) | ||
Imagine regular AFP units working with specialist reservists attached -- or to use an in-vogue term: embedded. Not only will the reservists gain experience working with their regular counterparts, our troops could also learn new techniques being used in the highly competitive civilian world. This is a good thread Saver. Kudos :thumb: |
Ok to, voluntarism is alive in filipinos hearts, I'm sure if this will be done not only in Atique but throughout the country many would volunteer not only from the ROTC Units and Reserves but from other organizations.
saver111 - July 18, 2006 03:43 AM (GMT)
Certain private and government entities, corporations, establishments, and organizations can be organized as affiliated units of the Reserve Force.
Philippine Air Force Reserve Units
The PAF can form affiliated units in the following areas; 1) Government and private airports, 2) Warehouse facilities at NAIA, 3) Aircraft manufacturing companies, 4) Government and private hospitals closest to air bases, 5) Government and private air transport entities, 6) Government and private aerospace, maintenance and service facilities.
Philippine Air Force Reserve Units
The PAF can form affiliated units in the following areas; 1) Government and private airports, 2) Warehouse facilities at NAIA, 3) Aircraft manufacturing companies, 4) Government and private hospitals closest to air bases, 5) Government and private air transport entities, 6) Government and private aerospace, maintenance and service facilities.
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| With the PAF motto “One Mission Many Roles”, the Command expects plenty of activities which may not be accomplished by the PAF using its active personnel and its dwindling resources. In this situation, the Command will really feel the need for the help from the PAFARUS be it in terms of manpower, equipment, supplies, and other resources. Relatedly, our records will show that for the last 6 years, an average of 17 typhoons passed though our country yearly. Normally, destruction of properties and human sufferings as an aftermath of typhoons are severe and damages. The destructive effects of the typhoons and earthquakes, airplane crashes and other calamities may compel the regular PAF component to be too pre-occupied with the conduct of search and rescue, relief and rehabilitation and possible medical-dental missions to the affected population and take their time off to the real mandate of the Command. Experience will tell us that whenever something goes wrong and becomes uncontrollable, specially during times of calamities, the government usually calls up the AFP, to conduct immediate actions in as much as the AFP is the only entity that is well organized and ready to respond at a moment’s notice. During these times of emergency, the AFP can further utilize the PAFARUS and perform missions related to relief and rehabilitation in the calamity affected area. Based on records on file at RATSG, the PAFARUS had already conducted 13 Medical-Dental civac missions, treated 14,032 patients and rescued 10 people in two daring rescue operations since 1998. With this downloading of task to PAFARUS, the regular component of the PAF can concentrate on its primary mission of air defense and support to surface forces. |
saver111 - July 19, 2006 09:38 AM (GMT)
Any Vets out there?
What I mean are Veterinarians in the Reserves, dog lovers.
What you can do is organize K-9 units in your group. readily available for dispatch for SAR and emergencies such as bomb threats.
There is a group accepting volunteer handlers and their dogs for training.
http://www.phk9sar.org/guidelines.html
http://www.phk9sar.org/partners.html
Imagine, K-9 teams in every unit. Or how about raising some nice breeds and donate to a Reservist unit, AFP, PNP, PCG, Red Cross and other rescue groups.
What I mean are Veterinarians in the Reserves, dog lovers.
What you can do is organize K-9 units in your group. readily available for dispatch for SAR and emergencies such as bomb threats.
There is a group accepting volunteer handlers and their dogs for training.
http://www.phk9sar.org/guidelines.html
http://www.phk9sar.org/partners.html
Imagine, K-9 teams in every unit. Or how about raising some nice breeds and donate to a Reservist unit, AFP, PNP, PCG, Red Cross and other rescue groups.
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| The Military Working Dog Foundation was established to provide a resource of information to law enforcement agencies who have a requirement to obtain working dogs, as well as for the public who wish to adopt dogs that become available from the military and need a home. In addition to assisting with the placement of prior military working dogs, it is our goal to aid deployed military working dogs and their handlers with 'comfort' supplies and law enforcement K-9 units with special gear whenever funds are available. Periodically, these dogs become available for distribution to law enforcement agencies and local police departments. Some working dogs are made available for adoption to the public because they are no longer capable of performing their military duties. |
saver111 - August 16, 2006 10:31 AM (GMT)
Going back to the Medical Group I stated above, this is what I was referring if every provinces with an active reserve unit to have this type of group always ready, complete with equipments, deployable in a moments notice:
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| 3 ‘mini-hospitals’ from US to attend to Mayon evacuees By Dona Pazzibugan Inquirer Last updated 06:08am (Mla time) 08/16/2006 Published on page A3 of the August 16, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer THREE “mini-hospitals” donated by the United States will be set up in the province of Albay to service about 44,000 residents displaced by Mayon volcano’s restiveness. Anthony Golez, deputy administrator of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), said the mobile hospitals will be brought in from Manila within the week. “They will serve as the center of all medical relief efforts in the area,” he said. At the same time, between 150 and 200 doctors from the Armed Forces Reserve Command will be deployed to the area to treat the increasing number of evacuees taken ill. The OCD said local relief officials would have to “decongest” the evacuation centers soon. Overshoot targets The authorities had expected to evacuate 6,995 families, or 34,278 people, from the eight-kilometer extended danger zone from Mayon’s summit. But the number reached 44,000 people, Golez said. These people have been in 31 evacuation centers since Aug. 7, when the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) declared that an explosive, hazardous eruption by Mayon was “imminent.” “We overshot targets,” Golez said. He said officials were considering either opening more schools or using the tents meant to serve as makeshift classrooms for displaced schoolchildren to house evacuees. Used in Iraq Golez said each of the mini-hospitals was equipped with an operating table, generator, water tanks and 50 beds. The three hospitals worth about $8 million were donated by the US to the Philippines in late 2004 after killer landslides hit Quezon province. Golez said the hospitals were never used since the search and rescue operations in Quezon were finished by the time they arrived. The mobile hospitals are similar to those being used by the US in Iraq, Golez said. More relief supplies began arriving Tuesday as evacuees braced for a lengthy stay in overcrowded centers while Mayon held its fire, Agence-France Presse reported. Officials said they had enough resources for one week, but they feared the evacuees might have to stay in the evacuation centers for up to two months due to the volcano’s instability. Truckloads of food and clothing from the Philippine National Red Cross, charity group World Vision, local civic groups like the Rotary Club and food and beverage giant San Miguel Corp. started to arrive for the people forced to flee their homes. “There are plenty of nongovernment organizations and companies that are willing to support us in relief items and food,” said Legazpi City’s disaster coordinator Pecos Intia. |
http://newsinfo.inq7.net/inquirerheadlines...rticle_id=15516
Nice, right? :thumb:
Similar to these modular hospital
http://www.uniteam.org/shelter/mobilemedicalhospital.html
saver111 - December 5, 2006 12:35 PM (GMT)
One of the activities I'm thinking for Reserve Engineering units
At least for every province that can be mobilized at a moments notice and capable of rapid deployment to sister provinces as well.
Sorry for posting this pic twice, just want to prove the need for such units.
At least for every province that can be mobilized at a moments notice and capable of rapid deployment to sister provinces as well.
Sorry for posting this pic twice, just want to prove the need for such units.
saver111 - February 3, 2007 11:55 AM (GMT)
As I've said before, the Reserve Force is one big resources of highly skilled personnel. Going over the roster of members you would see Reservist EP's with Masteral, Phds, Lawyers, Doctors, Nurses, Engineers and other licensed professionals.
I think other groups did notice. Members of Seminar "Delta" of the AFP Command and General College Class 48-2007 is currently doing a Staff Study on the Utilization of Reservists as additional Pool of Instructors for the AFP Command and General Colleges.
They are inviting Reservist if they are willing to teach at AFPCGSC as part of their Active Duty Training (ADT) and beside ADT, are they willing to teach their expertise to the AFPCGSC?
I think other groups did notice. Members of Seminar "Delta" of the AFP Command and General College Class 48-2007 is currently doing a Staff Study on the Utilization of Reservists as additional Pool of Instructors for the AFP Command and General Colleges.
They are inviting Reservist if they are willing to teach at AFPCGSC as part of their Active Duty Training (ADT) and beside ADT, are they willing to teach their expertise to the AFPCGSC?
adroth - February 4, 2007 09:42 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (saver111 @ Feb 3 2007, 03:55 AM) |
| I think other groups did notice. Members of Seminar "Delta" of the AFP Command and General College Class 48-2007 is currently doing a Staff Study on the Utilization of Reservists as additional Pool of Instructors for the AFP Command and General Colleges. |
Any chance we can get a copy of the results? :specool:
saver111 - May 3, 2007 05:40 AM (GMT)
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| Members of the Navy Disaster Response Task Group use a fire hose on the deck of a Navy ship during a fire fighting drill at a Naval station in Sangley point, Cavite city, south of Manila, May 2, 2007. Sailors of the Philippine Navy held drills on Wednesday to test preparedness during disasters, including fire related incidents caused by calamities. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES) |
I believe these are some things our Naval Reservist could assist regular PN. Most Naval Reservist are enagaged in the Merchant Marine Industry. And these things are part of their daily routine.
Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (STCW) Course
Fire Fighting Courses (complete in Fire-man's suit and SCBA). Donning of the fireman's suit and SCBA should be done in less than a minute.
Here is something I saw being taught in the Balikatan. This has been in the Merchant Marine for a long time already.
Helicopter Underwater Escape Training / HUET
Some courses available and being taught to our Merchant officers
Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork (STCW) Course
Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle Pilot Technician
http://www.idess.com/courses.htm
saver111 - October 18, 2007 07:06 AM (GMT)
Here is another area where a Reservist with the teaching skills and profession could assist the AFP rendering their services as part of their Reserve duties.
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| When Troops Need More Than Knowledge of War Sylwia Kapuscinski for The New York Times By JILL P. CAPUZZO Published: October 17, 2007 WRIGHTSTOWN, N.J. — A dozen students sit at long white tables, some intently scribbling notes, some with that glazed-over expression that greets so many professors trying to impart obscure knowledge. In this way, the night class in Eastern philosophy here at McGuire Air Force Base is similar to many college courses being taught around the country. But the students here are officers and enlisted men and women of the United States Air Force who could be called into action at any time. And the class is part of the Air Force’s push to prepare its troops better for service in the Middle East and Asia by offering instruction in foreign languages, history, philosophy and sociology that focuses on the cultures and populations they will encounter. “The military mission is not as easily defined as it used to be,” said George A. Pruitt, president of Thomas Edison State College, which, along with Burlington County College, is providing the courses at McGuire. “Today, the military is actually engaged with the civilian population where they are stationed. They need philosophy, religion, history to have a greater understanding of where they are.” Soon after the United States toppled the Taliban in Afghanistan and invaded Iraq, military leaders began acknowledging the need for troops to become better educated in foreign cultures. The first major effort came in 2005, when a Defense Department report recommended adding a regional language component to professional military education. The Air Force decided to take the recommendation a step further, seeing a need for troops not only to speak foreign languages but to understand foreign cultures as well. Last year, the Air University in Montgomery, Ala., which provides professional military education to the Air Force, added a new Culture and Language Center to its campus. “Language is useful, but we want people to build relations across cultural barriers,” said Dan Henk, the director of the center. “We asked ourselves, ‘Is it possible to give people the skills to go anywhere, quickly see patterns and be able to respond?’ The answer was yes.” To build what Dr. Henk, an anthropologist, called “cross-cultural competency,” the center has been developing courses and programs intended to help acclimate soldiers to foreign cultures. As word of the effort spread, the Edison and Burlington college presidents collaborated with Representative H. James Saxton of New Jersey and Col. Rick Martin, the base commander at the time, on the idea of offering cultural classes to the 5,000 airmen and women at McGuire. “It started off with language — Farsi, conversational Arabic,” said Robert C. Messina Jr., Burlington’s president, speaking of his meetings with Colonel Martin. “Then he said, ‘Could you get someone to talk about the culture of the Middle East? How you don’t go up and hug someone, and no bikini wearing?’ So we did that.” McGuire’s program was rolled out at the end of last year; other bases around the country are also offering similar classes. At McGuire, about 60 enlisted men and women and two officers are participating. With classes in Arabic, Islam, comparative religions and East Asian history, among others, McGuire hopes to provide active-duty troops with tools to help them during battle but also beyond, said Linda Richardson, director of education and training at the base. “It’s been eye-opening,” said Staff Sgt. Adam Crepeau, an aircraft maintenance instructor and a student in the Eastern philosophy course who is pursuing a degree in human resources. “The more knowledge I have about different cultures, the better.” While learning the difference between Taoism and Confucianism, the subject of a recent evening’s lecture, may seem of little practical use in war, Sergeant Crepeau said he could have used some of what he was learning in the course, which is provided by Burlington, during his four-month tour in Iraq last year. “We had no briefings except on a need-to-know basis,” Sergeant Crepeau said, referring to cultural briefings. “You might tune in to the radio and hear prayers and wonder, ‘What is that?’ You know they have prayers and customs, but you don’t understand them.” The classes can count toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree; students receive “wing recognition” — bars on their uniforms — as an added incentive. Officers can also earn a pay raise, as much as $12,000 more for foreign language proficiency, Ms. Richardson said. Because the students can be deployed at any time, the program is flexible, with shorter semesters and a blend of classroom and online teaching. Burlington refunds the base if students are deployed midway through the semester. Edison, one of the country’s largest distance-learning institutions, allows students to take their lessons online, overseas. About 8,000 active-duty members in all branches of the United States military take Edison classes, Dr. Pruitt said. About 1,000 are enrolled in cultural classes. Lt. Jason Anderson, an intelligence officer with the National Guard in Minneapolis, finished his bachelor’s degree while in Iraq by completing Edison’s introduction to Islam online course, which he said helped him understand Iraq. “We were on a security convoy escorting supplies from Kuwait up to northern Iraq, so our guys were encountering many various areas,” he said. “We had to pay attention to all the cultural differences between Sunnis and Shiites, and what was going on in each territory, and the course helped.” http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/17/educatio...ref=todayspaper |
Teaching our soldiers to learn the different languages and culture in their area of operations which could one way win the hearts and minds of the people. Other than that, any subjects and vocational skills that would improve our soldiers' performance and prepare them to civilian life in the future. Us Reservists could be considered the bridge between our soldiers and the civilian populace. We grasp both sides way of thinking.
saver111 - October 22, 2007 07:04 AM (GMT)
The ARESCOM SAR - DiRT (Disaster Response Team)
Imagine a similar unit in every city and municipality :thumb:
Imagine a similar unit in every city and municipality :thumb:
Amber1 - October 30, 2007 07:09 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (saver111 @ Oct 22 2007, 03:04 PM) |
| The ARESCOM SAR - DiRT (Disaster Response Team) Imagine a similar unit in every city and municipality :thumb: |
Yes Sir, we can just imagine.
Some Municipalities/Provinces have Rescue and Emergency Response well of course not from the Reserves or from the Regular Military, but many although not all, are projects or was either created by Political motivations/intensions.
Most of this rescue groups disappear once its Proponent is out of Office. I wsih this politicians quit the practice of dissolvings ones project once in Office, its a damn waste of time and money, which in turn adds to the sufferrings of the less fortunate.
This is also true in the AFP, many Commanders who are new to their post, trash projects of the previous Commander create their own and wait for some high Ranking Officer or Politician to praise him.
Dito sa Pilipinas lahat yata ng mga bagay putol-putol kaya tuloy ang pagsulong ng Bansa kapos.
Here in our subdivision mga Sir ever since my group of volunteers took post even without proper training, we have responded to 6 cases of medical evacuation, traysikel lang ang ginagamit ng mga tao ko.
We are hoping for our Homeowners' Assn to consolidate their efforts to buy at least one small vehicle for the purpose. We have at the moment 3 villages occupied and another one under construction. Three Homeowners' Assn, the oldest vil. registered, funds and records disappeared, the other two with new set officers fortunately recognize what my group stands for and what it is trying to do, and are now in a way working with us.
If me and my volunteers would relay upon the services coming from outside our subdivision people might have died or will die.
I will be starting training for my volunteers, it will be slow, considering lack of funds, but there is money in garbage. Hope someday I could publish a picture of my volunteers in this Forum, close to what is posted in the previous article.
Elraen - November 1, 2007 12:48 PM (GMT)
I'm a psychology major who loves soldiering and dreams to be a fighter pilot.
Sadly, The state of the AFP and the broken own airpower we have ruined my dreams.
Sadly, The state of the AFP and the broken own airpower we have ruined my dreams.
saver111 - November 3, 2007 09:23 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Elraen @ Nov 1 2007, 08:48 PM) |
| I'm a psychology major who loves soldiering and dreams to be a fighter pilot. Sadly, The state of the AFP and the broken own airpower we have ruined my dreams. |
Sad to hear your sentiments but for us Reservists, that's not the attitude.
So you're a Psychology major, why don't you put that skill of yours to something productive and stop whining.
akimima - November 6, 2007 12:46 AM (GMT)
Sir Saver,
Interesting thread here. Hmmm, I can see myself either being with the Engineering Group or the IT. I do have architectural/civil background as well as IT experience.
Wanted to join the army many years back as part of the sniper group though but things do change as you age.
Interesting thread here. Hmmm, I can see myself either being with the Engineering Group or the IT. I do have architectural/civil background as well as IT experience.
Wanted to join the army many years back as part of the sniper group though but things do change as you age.
saver111 - November 6, 2007 05:45 AM (GMT)
Hello Akimima,
Are you a licensed Professional? If you are, you could join the Officers Corps in any branches of the AFP Reserves. If not, still your specialize skills and experience can be shared. Being in it, you could see what the status are wherein your expertise could be of help. Unlike here in the forum, in the Reserves, you will have a hands on experience and you could put your ideas in actual situations and have a better understanding of what military life is. We consider ourselves as the bridge between the military people and the civilians since we know how both sides think.
So, what are you waiting for? Join up and be counted! :ssalute:
Are you a licensed Professional? If you are, you could join the Officers Corps in any branches of the AFP Reserves. If not, still your specialize skills and experience can be shared. Being in it, you could see what the status are wherein your expertise could be of help. Unlike here in the forum, in the Reserves, you will have a hands on experience and you could put your ideas in actual situations and have a better understanding of what military life is. We consider ourselves as the bridge between the military people and the civilians since we know how both sides think.
So, what are you waiting for? Join up and be counted! :ssalute:
akimima - November 6, 2007 11:17 PM (GMT)
Yes I am, kaso lang I am in the US and have been here for almost 10 years. Maybe I can contribute ideas through this forum.
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saver111 - January 9, 2008 10:11 AM (GMT)
Something interesting I've found from the other forum, which can improve a Reservist's skills. It's open to civilians as well.
Search Rescue Recovery Operations Course
Sir Amber 1, have you seen this?
Search Rescue Recovery Operations Course
Sir Amber 1, have you seen this?
Amber1 - January 17, 2008 03:59 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (saver111 @ Jan 9 2008, 06:11 PM) |
| Something interesting I've found from the other forum, which can improve a Reservist's skills. It's open to civilians as well. Search Rescue Recovery Operations Course Sir Amber 1, have you seen this? |
This is a good course, but perhaps my knees are too brittle for it. I'll infrom the 402nd CDC, there might be members who are interested. I just reported last Sunday ( in Civis) because my boots have not yet arrived I had to order a large pair because I grew larger than before. This is an ongoing course right? probably I'll personally inquire at Villamor, I just might send some of my people to take said course, Thank you Sir and more power.
saver111 - January 17, 2008 03:29 PM (GMT)
Here. found another one
PCG Tactical EMT Course
Almost the same requirements, not for aged people :armyLol:
PCG Tactical EMT Course
Almost the same requirements, not for aged people :armyLol:
ODB - March 17, 2008 02:54 PM (GMT)
1ST WMD - TTX
CAMP AGUINALDO, PHILIPPINES
JOINT US HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD - AFP RESERVES (AIR FORCE, ARMY, NAVY AND MARINES) - PNP - BFP
MABUHAY MGA BOK!
CAMP AGUINALDO, PHILIPPINES
JOINT US HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD - AFP RESERVES (AIR FORCE, ARMY, NAVY AND MARINES) - PNP - BFP
MABUHAY MGA BOK!
eco333 - September 19, 2008 12:17 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (saver111 @ Jun 21 2006, 02:37 PM) |
| I see many Reservist here, some active some are not. What must be the reasons why others are active and some just waiting for things to come? It must be their interest or depends on who is handling a unit. I asked this because I see some talents out there that are not being fully tap that can be made useful to both the Reserves and Active service. What are you? 1. Medical Group: 1) Doctors 2) Dentist 3) Nurses 4) Technicians 5) Para-medics, other medical staff, etc. 2. Engineering Group: 1) Civil 2) Mechanical 3) Naval 4) Aviation 5) Chemical, etc. 3. Transportation Group 1) Merchant Mariner 2) Pilots 3) Heavy Equipments 4) Manufacturers/Assemblers 4. Support Groups 1) Communications 2) IT 3) Veterinary 4) Administration 5) Education 6) Public Information 7) Lawyers 8) Food Manufacturing 9) Garments Manufacturing 5. Others |
:patrioticpinoy: I am interested to be a reservist. I graduated as a Manager. I have been supervisor/manager for 15 years. I have 10 years experience working at sea as Information Systems Manager and Food & Beverage Manager/supervisor. In Highschol, I became Lt. in CAT and done the ROTC in San Beda College. I am 37 years old now, still strong and wish to serve the country. I took a lot of safety courses, like firefighting, lifeboat/liferaft, Security,First aid, crowd & crisis management, food safety and personal survival.
How can I be qualified to join the PNP reserve group?
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byteexp - October 6, 2008 03:41 PM (GMT)
IT guy here, sa networks and web development ako nasa line ngaun...
looking forward to go advance...and hopefully sa RR
looking forward to go advance...and hopefully sa RR
saver111 - June 3, 2009 08:11 AM (GMT)
Here is a 58 year old American Reservist doing Reserve duty by providing training to what he does best and enjoys it.
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NYPD Officer’s Service Spans from Vietnam to Iraq American Forces Press Service AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq, June 2, 2009 – From the jungles of Vietnam to the streets of New York City to the deserts of Iraq, one Army noncommissioned officer has proved his dedication to the country through decades of service.  Army Sgt. 1st Class Luis R. Laluz, far right, of Staten Island, N.Y., offers soldiers weight-lifting tips in a gym at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, May 4, 2009. An amateur bodybuilder and former bodybuilding champion, Laluz started a physical fitness program for soldiers in his unit, the 321st Sustainment Brigade. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kiyoshi C. Freeman A 58-year-old veteran of the Vietnam War, Sgt. 1st Class Luis R. Laluz, 321st Sustainment Brigade, said he remembers spending 1969 and 1970 face down in a rice paddy with an NCO by his side. Now, 40 years later, he's the veteran NCO all young soldiers look up to for inspiration and advice. Laluz, who started his service as a member of the Army Reserve in New York City, admitted he thought he was done with overseas deployments; he did his time in a combat zone and that was enough. "But how can you put a limit to it?" said the Staten Island, N.Y., native. "You can do five years, 20 years, 30 years -- is it really enough when your country needs you?" The war on terrorism hit close to home for the New York City police officer, who lost two relatives on 9/11. With a harsh, rapid-fire New York City accent and a stocky, muscular build, Laluz stands out from most soldiers in the 321st, a Reserve unit from Louisiana. The amateur bodybuilder, who started lifting weights when he was 12 years old, won the Mr. New Jersey Shore and Mr. America titles in 1983 and 1989, respectively. Laluz said he was selected to promote physical fitness training in his unit because of his extensive background in bodybuilding. He's personally taken soldiers under his guidance to show them how to exercise properly, eat healthy and change years of bad lifestyle habits. One such soldier is Sgt. Joshua S. Moak, a senior land manager from Baton Rouge, La. Moak lost 40 pounds in two-and-a-half months under Laluz's tutelage. He described his first day working out with Laluz as one of excruciating pain. "When we were done, we couldn't raise our arms above our heads," he said. "The next day, I couldn't move my arms at all, but we kept at it." An NCO's duty, Laluz said, is to look out for the welfare of his soldiers. His proudest moment was helping a soldier pass her physical fitness test for the first time in years. They would exercise and eat together, to ensure she ate only healthy, all-natural foods. "The more they ask me questions, the more I get motivated, the more I want to help them," Laluz said. "Anybody can learn how to work out. I could teach a chimpanzee how to pick up a dumbbell." The most important aspect to physical fitness, Laluz stresses over and over again to his soldiers, is proper nutrition and lifestyle choices. That's the key to getting in shape and staying in shape, he said. Moak said he tried to lose weight and get in shape for years. It took the proper guidance and motivation from Laluz to put him on the path to success. "I had no idea you could get in shape so quickly. His program's way better than anything I could have done on my own," Moak said, adding that he was told to exchange his uniforms for a smaller size because his were too big.  Army Sgt. 1st Class Luis R. Laluz supervises Sgt. Joshua S. Moak during a workout in a gym at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, May 4, 2009. Moak lost 40 pounds in two-and-a-half months in Laluz's physical fitness program. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kiyoshi C. Freeman http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=54592 |
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saver111 - June 4, 2009 08:04 AM (GMT)
Something we should adopt...
090531-N-2821G-021 HOMESTEAD, Fla. (May 31, 2009) U.S. Navy reservists, U.S. Public Health Service professionals, representatives of several non-governmental organizations and college medical students board a Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 58 C-40A Clipper aircraft for Panama City, Panama. The personnel will replace another group to continue the Continuing Promise 2009 mission. The Navy reservists, and members of USPHS, NGOs, and medical students will work aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) to complete the four-month humanitarian and civic assistance mission in Latin America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released)
090531-N-2821G-021 HOMESTEAD, Fla. (May 31, 2009) U.S. Navy reservists, U.S. Public Health Service professionals, representatives of several non-governmental organizations and college medical students board a Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 58 C-40A Clipper aircraft for Panama City, Panama. The personnel will replace another group to continue the Continuing Promise 2009 mission. The Navy reservists, and members of USPHS, NGOs, and medical students will work aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) to complete the four-month humanitarian and civic assistance mission in Latin America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released)
saver111 - June 22, 2009 09:49 AM (GMT)
A hobby that can contribute to skills development
090524-N-5208T-013 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (May 24, 2009) Danny Facciola, a certified scuba instructor with Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba, leads a class of wounded warriors learning open water diving at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Wounded warriors participating in SUDS visited U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to complete their open water diving certification. The SUDS program teaches and certifies disabled and wounded recovering veterans how to scuba dive. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josh Treadwell/Released)
090524-N-5208T-013 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (May 24, 2009) Danny Facciola, a certified scuba instructor with Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba, leads a class of wounded warriors learning open water diving at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Wounded warriors participating in SUDS visited U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to complete their open water diving certification. The SUDS program teaches and certifies disabled and wounded recovering veterans how to scuba dive. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josh Treadwell/Released)
saver111 - July 7, 2009 04:04 AM (GMT)
As I've discussed in the first page of this thread, here's something veterinarians and dog lovers can do
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Owners and dogs with the Reserves :thumb:
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Owners and dogs with the Reserves :thumb:
saver111 - August 28, 2009 04:15 PM (GMT)
Here is something worth looking into
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| U.S. Air (National Guard) Forces Africa help Nigerian C-130 fly again Posted 8/26/2009 Email story Print story by Tech. Sgt. Alec Lloyd 17th Air Force Public Affairs 8/26/2009 - RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) -- A group of active-duty Air Force and Tennessee Air National Guardsmen recently helped restore one of Nigeria's C-130 transport aircraft to flying condition as part of an ongoing military-to-military engagement between 17th Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Africa) and the West African nation. Lt. Col. David MacKenzie, deputy director of 17th Air Forces plans and programs directorate, visited Nigeria in January along with members from the Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs, Africa Division and the C-130 System Program Office to lay the groundwork for the visit. From Aug. 16 to 29, he partnered with a team of 12 maintainers from the 118th Airlift Wing in Nashville, Tenn., to help demonstrate and familiarize the Nigerian air force maintainers with evaluating and repairing one of Nigeria's C-130H transport aircraft. Currently, only one out of eight C-130s is available for service. "The 118th has done a terrific job in helping us partner with this key African nation to build capacity to support African Union and United Nations peacekeeping transport capabilities," Colonel MacKenzie said. "This is the biggest military-to-military exchange event we've done in 2009, and we couldn't have done it had the 118th not stepped up with not only the maintenance folks but with their own C-130H aircraft and crew providing the transport and Ravens to guard the aircraft." The mission was primarily to demonstrate propeller and engine change procedures in order to render the C-130 airworthy enough to fly to an aircraft repair depot in Europe for a more extensive overhaul. The Nigerians took advantage of the opportunity to learn as much as they could from the 118th demonstrations. "The 118th was perfect for this task as they are developing into an international training unit having recently conducted training and visits with the Polish air force and their own growing C-130 fleet," Colonel MacKenzie said. The Nigerians' drive to learn impressed Senior Master Sgt. David West, a flightline supervisor with the 118th AW. "They want to know everything we can teach them," he said. "They want to learn and they want to work." The Nigerian C-130 fleet dates from the mid-1980s, and has not been upgraded since then. Sergeant West said that this is where the continuity of the Air National Guard really comes in handy. "There's hardly anyone here with less than 20 years experience," he said. "That means you can always ask one of the guys 'remember when we had a problem like this?' and odds are you've experienced it, either on the military or civilian side. Someone who had only worked on the J-model would be completely lost on this." Chief Master Sgt. Tony Jeanette, also of the 118th AW, said that their Nigerian hosts have been excellent. "They welcomed us with open arms, very cordial and polite," he said. "Their problem is that they need some formal training and tools. Without tools, you can't fix anything." In addition to the 118th AW, the mission drew upon two Air Force international affairs officers, a civilian technician from the new business office and 1st Lt. Dan Wilkenson, an aerospace composites engineer from the 330th Aircraft Sustainment Group at Robbins Air Force Base, Ga. Lieutenant Wilkenson's expertise was critical in setting the stage to render the additional Nigerian C-130 aircraft ready to enter Program Depot Maintenance. "The biggest challenge we have so far is part and tool availability," Lieutenant Wilkenson said. "If we have to replace something, we pretty much have to can it from another aircraft instead of drawing it from supply, which is a lengthy process." He also noted that there was a shortage of safety equipment and larger tools such as engine stands, making what would otherwise be fairly simple repairs much more complex. Despite the obstacles, the event has been so successful that the Nigerian chief of air staff initiated talks during the event to repair a second aircraft as soon as possible. "I'm really glad to be here," Chief Jeanette said. "This has been a good experience for both sides and we hope to come back again when they launch this aircraft to fly to the depot and start work on the second one." http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123164970 |
I see some of our PAF Reservists has the skills to assist our PAF. It may be not in the C-130 but to other aircrafts, assets and equipments.
This reminds me of some of the Marine Reservists who helped restore 4 LVTHs of the 35 units on storage.
BTW, the Nigerian problems reminds me of our own PAF problems. One out of 8 C-130 was operational. Cannibalizing parts from others to have one flying.
saver111 - October 15, 2009 04:23 AM (GMT)
Some technical skills that could have been shared
‘Unsinkable rescue boat’ waiting for takers
By Nestor P. Burgos Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 16:53:00 10/14/2009
Filed Under: Flood, Disasters (general), Weather, Pepeng, Ondoy
ILOILO CITY, Philippines—The inventor of an unsinkable rescue boat had the same experience as many Filipino inventors: Almost nobody showed interest in acquiring his invention.
Mariano Griño, a retired division chief at the National Economic and Development Authority in Western Visayas (NEDA-6) and reservist of the Regional Community Defense Center, could not produce another unit of the unsinkable rescue boat because he did not receive any order after the Agusan provincial government bought his prototype.
"I don't have much capital and I cannot produce without orders," 62-year-old Griño said in telephone interview Wednesday.
Drawing on his experience of rubber boats that could no longer be used after getting punctured, Griño had built the unsinkable rescue boat prototype in the backyard of his house in Jaro District using imported and locally made materials.
Measuring 14 feet long, six feet wide and three feet tall, the boat's body is filled with lightweight polystyrene (styrofoam) insulated in marine epoxy composite. Its body frame is made of plywood and has a skid plate made of aluminum to protect it from hard and pointed objects.
The boat is already buoyant on seven to eight inches of water and can accommodate 12 people. It can be repaired in just a few hours.
Griño's boat, which includes a 40-horsepower engine, is also cheaper, costing around P600,000, compared to most inflatable rubber boats that cost about P700,000 and higher.
Aside from an outboard engine, the boat is provided with a trailer for easy transport to disaster areas. It is also equipped with four paddles, a grappling hook/anchor to maintain stability while picking up victims and a lifesaver.
Despite the absence of orders for his unsinkable boat, Griño has not stopped working on innovations that could help save lives during disasters.
He has designed an "unsinkable life vest" made of styrofoam and ballistic nylon, which costs around P350, cheaper than commercially sold lifejackets.
Griño's latest innovation is a lifebuoy, a ring-shaped life preserver, made of styrofoam and fiberglass cloth that can accommodate up to four adult persons.
Meanwhile, Griño lamented that a year after massive flooding brought by typhoon "Frank" ravaged Western Visayas, disaster response and preparedness has not improved due to lack of equipment.
"We could save more lives and will respond better if we have the right equipment like unsinkable rescue boats, life jackets and lifebuoys," Griño told the Philippine Daily Inquirer in a telephone interview on Wednesday.
During typhoon "Frank" that triggered the worst flooding in the region, thousands of people needed to be rescued on tree branches and on rooftops after floodwaters covered subdivisions and communities.
Just like what happened recently in Metro Manila, in nearby provinces and in southern and northern Luzon during tropical storms Ondoy and Pepeng, the number of victims to be rescued and the lack of rescue boats that could safely reach streets and houses also overwhelmed rescuers in Iloilo.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/to...ting-for-takers
The technology used was that of the Boston Whaler which could disprove that he was the inventor of the unsinkable boat.
BTW, here's some of a do it yourself plan in making a jon boat, maybe start from there and let your imagination do the works
http://www.vintageprojects.com/boats/jon-b...lans-build.html
‘Unsinkable rescue boat’ waiting for takers
By Nestor P. Burgos Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 16:53:00 10/14/2009
Filed Under: Flood, Disasters (general), Weather, Pepeng, Ondoy
ILOILO CITY, Philippines—The inventor of an unsinkable rescue boat had the same experience as many Filipino inventors: Almost nobody showed interest in acquiring his invention.
Mariano Griño, a retired division chief at the National Economic and Development Authority in Western Visayas (NEDA-6) and reservist of the Regional Community Defense Center, could not produce another unit of the unsinkable rescue boat because he did not receive any order after the Agusan provincial government bought his prototype.
"I don't have much capital and I cannot produce without orders," 62-year-old Griño said in telephone interview Wednesday.
Drawing on his experience of rubber boats that could no longer be used after getting punctured, Griño had built the unsinkable rescue boat prototype in the backyard of his house in Jaro District using imported and locally made materials.
Measuring 14 feet long, six feet wide and three feet tall, the boat's body is filled with lightweight polystyrene (styrofoam) insulated in marine epoxy composite. Its body frame is made of plywood and has a skid plate made of aluminum to protect it from hard and pointed objects.
The boat is already buoyant on seven to eight inches of water and can accommodate 12 people. It can be repaired in just a few hours.
Griño's boat, which includes a 40-horsepower engine, is also cheaper, costing around P600,000, compared to most inflatable rubber boats that cost about P700,000 and higher.
Aside from an outboard engine, the boat is provided with a trailer for easy transport to disaster areas. It is also equipped with four paddles, a grappling hook/anchor to maintain stability while picking up victims and a lifesaver.
Despite the absence of orders for his unsinkable boat, Griño has not stopped working on innovations that could help save lives during disasters.
He has designed an "unsinkable life vest" made of styrofoam and ballistic nylon, which costs around P350, cheaper than commercially sold lifejackets.
Griño's latest innovation is a lifebuoy, a ring-shaped life preserver, made of styrofoam and fiberglass cloth that can accommodate up to four adult persons.
Meanwhile, Griño lamented that a year after massive flooding brought by typhoon "Frank" ravaged Western Visayas, disaster response and preparedness has not improved due to lack of equipment.
"We could save more lives and will respond better if we have the right equipment like unsinkable rescue boats, life jackets and lifebuoys," Griño told the Philippine Daily Inquirer in a telephone interview on Wednesday.
During typhoon "Frank" that triggered the worst flooding in the region, thousands of people needed to be rescued on tree branches and on rooftops after floodwaters covered subdivisions and communities.
Just like what happened recently in Metro Manila, in nearby provinces and in southern and northern Luzon during tropical storms Ondoy and Pepeng, the number of victims to be rescued and the lack of rescue boats that could safely reach streets and houses also overwhelmed rescuers in Iloilo.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/to...ting-for-takers
The technology used was that of the Boston Whaler which could disprove that he was the inventor of the unsinkable boat.
BTW, here's some of a do it yourself plan in making a jon boat, maybe start from there and let your imagination do the works
http://www.vintageprojects.com/boats/jon-b...lans-build.html