[2] The activation of 10th Infantry "Agila" Division, PA in Mindanao was envisioned to effectively address the enemy's center of gravity; enhance command and control; support the government's holistic approach and promote synergy among Army units; delineate units that will confront the Communist Terrorist Movement (CTM), the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Auxiliary Threat Group; diminish administrative, logstical and operational problems; and efficiently address the current security problem that hinders the country's economic growth.

On February 11, 2011, the Division moved to its permanent headquarters at Camp General Manuel T. Yan in Barangay Tuburan, Mawab, Davao de Oro.

The division has operational responsibility over the Davao Region (Region 11), parts of Soccsksargen (Sarangani, South Cotabato, 2nd district of Cotabato and Columbio, Sultan Kudarat), Trento, Agusan del Sur and Lingig, Surigao del Sur.

It has a total land area of 34,000 square kilometres (13,000 sq mi) and an estimated population of 6.4 million with mixed religious beliefs such as the Christians, Lumads and Muslims.

Davao is a melting pot of various cultures, which include minority indigenous groups such as the Bagobo, Mandaya, Mansaka, and Maguindanaos.