42nd Infantry - Tagapagtanggol Battalion

“TAGAPAGTANGGOL”

THE DEFENDER. In war or in peace, the Battalion is always ready to defend the rights of every Filipino against external or internal threats.

“LIGHTING”
Stands for the quickness and the power the Battalion.

“THE WILD CAT”
Symbolizes the courage and braveness of every member of the Battalion.

“42”
The numerical identity of the unit in the AFP.

“LAUREL LEAVES”
Signifies the distinguish glorious achievements of the Battalion in preserving peace and establishing good relationship with the civilian populace in its area of operation.

“BLUE”
Represents peace that all members of the Battalion have vowed to preserve.

“RED LINING”
Characterized the dangers and the risk involved in accomplishing the mission of the Battalion.