723rd Naval ROTC Unit Affiliate - DNSC

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗗𝗡𝗦𝗖 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗧𝗜 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆

by Mary Joy Layupan

The 723rd Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit (Affiliate) of Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) asserted its dominance after earning top honors in this year’s Local Annual General Tactical Inspection (LAGTI) under the Eastern Mindanao Naval Reserve Force on April 11, 2026, at the DNSC campus.

This year’s assessment introduced stricter and more competency-based standards, including the random selection of cadets for Military Stakes, First Aid, and Comprehensive Examination, expanded coverage of written tests, and revised guidelines for parades and ceremonies.

“Since the inspectors now choose cadets randomly for the tests, I made sure everyone trained the same way, not just a few top students. We practiced drills and first aid over and over so that any cadet called upon would feel ready and confident to represent our unit,” said Cadet Col. Thrisia Mangubat, Corps Commander of the 723rd NROTCU (Affiliate).

Among the featured activities were Arrival Honors, Ceremonial Parade, Close Order Drill, Land Navigation, Field Stripping, Knot Tying, Tactical Exercises, Morse Code and Semaphore, Flag Identification, Comprehensive Examination, Administrative Inspection, and Medics Comprehensive/Practical, each measured military professionalism, technical competence, tactical ex*****on, and organizational efficiency.

Despite intense heat, Kiarra Restauro, one of the cadets who joined the Ceremonial Parade, expressed, “Sa pagpahitabo sa ceremonial parade, dili malikayan nga makabati mi ug kakulba og mapaso sa kainit, pero puno kaayo ko sa paglaom nga modaog mi maong nakaya ra jud ang pila ka minuto nga pagtindog og pagmartsa.”

One cadet who participated in the Comprehensive Examination admitted that the assessment tested not only their knowledge but also their resilience. Despite being thoroughly trained, unexpected mistakes and the emotional weight of the results challenged morale among examinees.

With another title bagged, the 723rd NROTCU (Affiliate)—DNSC is now gearing up for the Annual General Tactical Inspection (AGTI), where they aim to once again uphold the standards and honor it is building.





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𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐂/𝐋𝐓𝐂𝐎𝐋 𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄 𝐎 𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐘𝐎 𝐎-𝟏𝐂𝐋!
𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝟐 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫

Your unwavering dedication to intelligence operations—gathering, analyzing, and safeguarding critical information ensures that the unit remains vigilant, prepared, and mission-ready at all times.

On this special day, may you be granted continued strength, wisdom, and success in all your endeavors. May your leadership remain steadfast, and your path be guided by honor and duty.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚'𝐚𝐦!

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐂/𝐋𝐓𝐂𝐎𝐋 𝐊𝐈𝐑𝐁𝐘 𝐀 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐎-𝟏𝐂𝐋!
𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲, 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧

On this special day, may you be blessed with good health, continued success, and greater achievements in all your endeavors. Thank you for your steadfast leadership and for being a true example of courage and responsibility.

Your leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to inspire every cadet under your command. Your guidance shapes not only disciplined individuals but also future leaders who uphold honor, integrity, and service.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐢𝐫!