Unknown to them, all surrounding hills nearby were occupied by at least 300 bandits led by 5 notorious leaders such as Radulan Sahiron a.k.a. Commander Putol, Hairullah Asbang, Jurim Hussein, Hatib Sawadjaan and Juli Ekit.
Ang iilan sa mga kilalang bantayog sa Scout Ranger ranks ay sina Rafael Ileto, Weenee Martillana, Julius Javier, Robert Edward Lucero, at marami pang iba.