On May 19, 2025, the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Unit of Guimaras State University (GSU) faced the crucible of military precision and administrative compliance during the 2025 iteration of the Regional Annual Administrative Tactical Inspection (RAATI), conducted at the university’s Parade Grounds in Salvador Campus.
Col. Erwin Rommel P. Lamzon (MNSA), PA, Assistant Division Commander for Administration of the 3rd Infantry Division, Philippine Army, presided over the inspection as Chairperson of RAATI 2025. With a watchful eye, Lamzon led his team in reviewing troop bearing, operational readiness, and unit protocols. The assessment zeroed in on compliance with standard procedures, drill execution, personnel management, logistical control, and unit cohesion—core pillars of a functional ROTC detachment.
The RAATI inspection is an annual military audit that ensures ROTC units across the region are adhering to command protocols, strengthening tactical readiness, and fulfilling educational objectives. Such evaluations are crucial to refining military training programs at the tertiary level and maintaining consistency with national defense goals.
University President Dr. Lilian Diana B. Parreño, who was present during the inspection, commended the cadets and officers for their discipline and coordination, bringing to the fore their indispensable role in GSU’s civic-military education thrust.
NSTP Director Dr. Ma. XY J. Yanguas likewise expressed her gratitude to the inspecting panel and reiterated the unit’s ongoing commitment to improvement and service discipline.
The GSU cadets carried out a series of command presentations, field demonstrations, and tactical routines. They were assessed for synchronized drill maneuvers, internal administration, security protocols, and adherence to ROTC doctrines.
At the conclusion of the inspection, the GSU ROTC Unit garnered an overall rating of 93.5%.
Among the military personnel present were: Commandant LTC Jose A. Villasis, PA (Res); Assistant Commandant Major Janusatorate M. Mayo (FS), PA; Admin NCO MSg Dexter D. Cuales (Inf), PA; Tactical NCOs and Instructors: TSg Jose Rocel F. Mañibo (ARM), PA, Sgt Decion Joe P. Gahum (Inf), PA, Sgt Nelson Nava (AGS), PA, Pvt Elsie G. Gallero (Inf), PA, MSg Jonre E. Samoya (Ret), PA, Sgt Agusto Y. Yanguas, PA (Res), Sgt Ryan M. Simbahan, PA (Res), PSgt Wennie C. Guillen, PA (Res), and Cpl Judy Ann S. Satunero, PA (Res).
The inspection was also witnessed by GSU key officials, including the vice presidents, deans, unit heads, and faculty members—all showing institutional support for the ROTC’s role in shaping future defenders and disciplined civilian leaders.
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