BRIGADIER GENERAL ISAGANI O CRISTE is the 17th Commander of the First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR) of the Philippine Army. The FSRR, which specializes in special reconnaissance and direct action missions, is one of the special operations forces under the Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command.

Education and Training
Underwent various career and specialization courses such as:

• Bachelor of Science Major in Army Studies, Philippine Military Academy
• Scout Ranger Course
• Advanced Sniper Course
• US Army Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leader Course
• Professional Industrial Security Management Program
• Australian Defense United Nations Military Observer Course
• Australian Defense Intelligence Research and Analysis Course
• Master of Arts in Foreign Service
• Armed Forces of the Philippines Command and General Staff Course
• Master in Public Management Major in Development and Security
• National Security Studies Program

Key Assignments
Held various command and staff positions in key units of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines including:

• Scout Ranger and Scout Sniper Platoon Leader
• Scout Ranger Company Commander
• Infantry Battalion Commander
• Presidential Security Group Deputy Commander
• First Scout Ranger Regiment Commander

Recognition and Honors
Recipient of various combat and admin awards such as:

• Father of the Philippine Army Scout Snipers. For pioneering the elite Scout Sniper Course in the Philippine Army.
• Distinguished Conduct Star Award. The second-highest military combat award in the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
• Wounded Personnel Medal. For having been injured in actual combat as a result of an enemy action.
• Legion of Honor. Awarded by the President of the Philippines in recognition of valuable and meritorious service in relation to the military affairs of the Republic of the Philippines.