Philippine Air Force Reserve Command

Air Force Reserve Command
Pangasiwaan ng Panlaang Kawal ng Hukbong Panghimpapawid
ActiveOctober 1, 1986 - Present
Country Philippines
Allegiance Republic of the Philippines
Branch Philippine Air Force
TypeReserve Force
RoleConventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations, Combat Support & Service Support, Force Multiplier, Training, Disaster Rescue & Relief, and Community Service
Size120,000+ in Ready Reserve Status, 50,000+ in Standby Reserve Status
Part ofUnder the Philippine Air Force
Garrison/HQ
Nickname(s)
  • AIR RESCOM
  • RESCOM, PAF
  • AFRC
Motto(s)
  • Handa sa Tawag ng Inang Bayan ("Ready to heed the call of the Motherland")
ColorsAir Force Blue, White
AnniversariesOctober 1
Decorations
Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge
Websitehttp://www.airforcereservecommand.com
Commanders
Current
commander
MGEN PABLO E RUSTRIA PAF
Insignia
AFP Reserve Force Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

The Air Force Reserve Command, known officially as the AIR RESCOM or AFRC, (Filipino: Pangasiwaan ng Panlaang Kawal ng Hukbong Panghimpapawid), is one of the Philippine Air Force's Major Support Commands created for the sole purpose of Reserve Force management, procurement, and organization.