Bugle Call (2009)
The PNPA TAGAPAGBUKLOD CLASS of 1989 is the 10th batch of graduates from the Academy. “Unity and Diversity” became the motivation of the class to promote a stronger link among members and graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy. For more than a decade, the class added another group of smart officers to the elite corps of officers of the land.
During their time as cadets, the Slow Drill Platoon was conceptualized during the term of Police Major General Vicente Vinarao, then Philippine National Police Academy Director. In 1989, he brought a copy of the United States Marine Corps Slow Drill Platoon from Marine Barracks One, Washington, D.C. General Vinarao wanted a more sophisticated drill performance other than the traditional Silent Drill Exhibition. The Slow Drill Platoon became an indispensable part of the Academy, and to pay tribute to the men who helped organize this elite group as “Asia’s Only Slow Drill Platoon.”.
Power, precision, and perfection are the three guiding principles and the moving spirit behind the Philippine National Police Academy Slow Drill Platoon. The platoon has never failed to astound an audience with its intricate and unique rifle executions. It has always amazed and impressed spectators after witnessing a variety of complicated and fancy movements.
The platoon was recognized with the assistance and untiring support of the Police Captains Randolf Delfin and Demetrio Pagaduan, Former Tactical Officers of the Corps of Cadets, and close supervision of then Cadet Ricardo G. Martin.
Today, the Slow Drill Platoon is approaching the stage of perfection and continues to provide wholesome entertainment to various guests.
The TAGAPAGBUKLOD Class of 1989 had 79 graduates and produced 21 star-rank officers across the tri-bureau, with 66 original members still living.
Source:
PNPAAAI Records
Philippine National Police Academy
