5th Infantry (STAR) Division
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| Fifth Infantry Division | |
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 Coat of Arms of the 5ID |
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| Active | May 11, 1989 - Present |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Conventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations |
| Size | 3 Brigades, 7 Batallions. Total is 6000+ soldiers |
| Part of | Under the Philippine Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Melchor F Dela Cruz, Upi, Gamu, Isabela |
| Nickname | Star Division |
| Motto | Only our best is good enough |
| Mascot | Star |
| Anniversaries | May 11 |
| Engagements | Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
MGen Melchor J Dilodilo AFP |
| Notable commanders |
BGen Felix Brawner AFP, MGen Rodrigo Maclang AFP, BGen Edgardo Batenga AFP, MGen Angelo Reyes AFP, MGen Jaime S Delos Santos AFP, MGen Rodolfo Garcia AFP, |
| Insignia | |
| Unit Patch | 5ID Emblem |
The 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, known officially as the Star Division, is the Philippine Army's primary Infantry unit in Northern Luzon, and specializes in anti-guerrilla warfare.
[edit] Operations
- Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army
