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| 23rd Field Artillery Regiment (PS) | |
|---|---|
| Unit name | 23rd Field Artillery Regiment (PS) |
| Dates | 19XX–present |
| Country | Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Army |
| Type | Artillery |
| Role | Fire support |
| Size | Regiment |
| Command structure | Philippine Army Artillery Regiment |
| Garrison | Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City |
23rd Field Artillery Regiment (PS) is a regiment of the Philippine Army artillery arm, organized to provide direct and general fire support to maneuver elements. The regiment integrates tube artillery, rocket systems, and fire direction assets to support infantry, armored formations and joint operations with the Philippine Air Force and Special Operations Command. It has participated in counterinsurgency, territorial defense, and disaster response operations across the Philippines.
The regiment traces its antecedents to artillery units raised during the post-World War II reorganization of the Philippine Army and the establishment of the modern Philippine Constabulary-integrated force structure. During the Cold War period it adapted doctrine influenced by the United States Army and engaged in internal security operations against the New People's Army and Moro National Liberation Front insurgencies. In the People Power Revolution era the regiment supported stability operations in the National Capital Region and later expanded capabilities during modernization drives under successive defense secretaries including Renato de Villa and Gilbert Teodoro. It has conducted bilateral training with the United States Armed Forces, participated in exercises such as Balikatan and PAGASA-related disaster relief drills, and supported AFP modernization program initiatives.
The regiment is organized into a headquarters battery and multiple firing batteries and battalions aligned for corps and division-level support. Its command echelon coordinates with the Philippine Army Artillery Regiment headquarters, division artillery (DIVARTY) elements of the Mechanized Infantry Division and regional infantry divisions such as the 1st Infantry Division (Philippine Army), 4th Infantry Division (Philippine Army), and 10th Infantry Division (Philippine Army). Subordinate units include tube artillery batteries fielding howitzers, multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) batteries, and a fire direction center that liaises with Philippine Army Aviation and Naval Forces Philippines for joint fire missions. Logistics and maintenance are provided by attached ordnance and signal units under coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Service and civil-military liaison offices.
Equipment historically included towed howitzers such as the M114 155 mm howitzer, light artillery pieces like the M101 105 mm howitzer, and truck-mounted platforms for rapid displacement. Modernization introduced self-propelled options, multiple-launch rocket systems influenced by BM-21 Grad doctrine, and electronic fire-control systems interoperable with AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder radar-style sensors. Vehicles and transport assets range from armored personnel carriers used by support detachments to heavy-lift trucks and engineering equipment procured through the Armed Forces of the Philippines modernization program (RA 10349). Communications and networked targeting systems interface with satellite and aerial reconnaissance provided by Philippine Air Force platforms and unmanned aerial vehicles sourced from foreign procurement partners.
The regiment has been deployed in counterinsurgency campaigns against the New People's Army, in southern operations during clashes with Abu Sayyaf Group and factions of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, and in territorial defense tasks in response to tensions in the South China Sea region. It has contributed fire support during urban security operations in Manila and stabilization missions in provinces including Mindanao, Sulu, Lanao del Sur, and Palawan. The regiment also provides humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) during responses to typhoons and volcanic eruptions, coordinating with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and local government units.
Unit insignia and colours reflect artillery heraldry and Philippine national symbols, combining elements of the Philippine flag and traditional gunner motifs. Regimental ceremonies mark anniversaries with gun salutes and observances aligned with the Armed Forces of the Philippines protocol. Traditions include the celebration of gunnery proficiency awards, cooperative events with veteran organizations like the Philippine Veterans Bank-affiliated groups, and liaison activities with academic institutions such as the Philippine Military Academy for cadet artillery instruction.
Training cycles emphasize gunnery, fire direction, counter-battery procedures, and joint combined arms exercises. The regiment conducts live-fire training at ranges such as Camp O'Donnell and participates in multinational drills like Balikatan with the United States Indo-Pacific Command and service-specific exchanges with militaries from Australia, Japan, and South Korea. Doctrine incorporates lessons from historical conflicts including Battle of Marawi urban combat lessons and counterinsurgency manuals influenced by US Army Field Manual practices, adapted for archipelagic operations and interoperability with the Philippine Coast Guard.
The regiment and its subordinate batteries have received unit citations and commendations from the Armed Forces of the Philippines leadership for operational excellence, disaster response performance, and meritorious service during campaign deployments. Individual members have been decorated with honors such as the Medalya ng Kagitingan, Gold Cross (Philippines), and service medals issued under AFP General Orders for actions in both combat and humanitarian missions.
Category:Field artillery regiments of the Philippines