7th Infantry Division (Philippines)


The 7th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, known officially as the Kaugnáy Division, is the Philippine Army's primary infantry unit specializing in rapid deployment.

History

The division was originally established on August 1, 1988. During the Communist Insurgency of the Philippines, the local government soldiers and officers under the division were responsible for sending combat operations into:
These Anti-Communist Operations supported the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, and the CAFGU militia forces. Their primary opponents were the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army, and other local criminal elements.
Its headquarters are currently located at Fort Ramon Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija.

Mission

Their mission is to conduct sustained Internal Security Operations in Region III to neutralize the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New Peoples Army. They aim to create a physically and psychologically sound environment conducive for development and commerce.

Current units

The following are the Brigade units that are under the 7th Infantry Division.
The following are the Battalion units that are under the 7th ID.