17th Infantry Battalion (Philippines)

The 17th Infantry Battalion (17IB) is a unit of the Philippine Army, falling under the operational control of the Infantry Division. Its primary mission is to conduct internal security operations to neutralize threats to peace and stability within its assigned area of responsibility. The battalion is typically composed of rifle companies, a headquarters company, and support elements. Specific areas of responsibility and operational details are subject to change based on the evolving security situation and directives from higher headquarters within the Philippine Army. Information on specific campaigns, commanders, and significant events in the battalion's history may be available in official Philippine Army records or through historical accounts of military operations within the Philippines.