On November 17, another NPA unit harassed AFP troops in Alipuaton, Salay and by November 20, another harassment operation was launched by the NPA on AFP troops in Bantaawan, Gingoog City. Troops of the 12th and 10th Scout Ranger Company of the 4th Scout Ranger Battalion, the 58th IB, 8th IB and DRC are currently conducting operations in this subregion.
Noong Oktubre hanggang Nobyembre 2012, sinuyod ng 82nd IB ang kabundukan ng Leon at Tubungan kasama ang mga elemento ng 61st IB at 31st DRC upang kubkubin ang BHB dito.