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SCOPE OF PRESENTATION
BRIEF HISTORY
AFP ORGANIZATION
LEGAL BASIS OF AFP ORGANIZATION
MISSION AND BASIC FUNCTION OF THE AFP
GHQ AND AFP JOINT STAFF
AFP WIDE SUPPORT AND SVC UNIT
AFP MAJOR SVC, PA, PAF, PN
AFP AREA/UNIFIED COMMANDS
AFP COMPONENTS
On the 22nd day ofBRIEF
March 1897 Artemio Ricarte was
HISTORY
elected as Captain General of the Revolutionary Army
when the first Philippine Republic was born. The
Philippine Legislature House Bill Nr 72 was then
provided for the creation of the Bureau of National
Defence on 1934. On the following year, President
Manuel L. Quezon signed the Commonwealth Act Nr 1,
which became the legal basis for the organization of
the Army in the Philippines on December 21, 1935,
with the issuance of Executive Order Nr 11, dated
January 11,1936, President Quezon caused the
designation of Jose delos Reyes was appointed as
Brigadier General and had Brigadier General Basilio J
Sables and Colonel Guillermo b Francisco as acting first
and second Assistants Chief of Staff, respectively.
The AFP was organized lately in 1936 though small
and young compared with the Armies of the great
powers. It is something that every Filipino can be
proud of. Its epic struggle in Bataan and
Corregidor opened the eyes of the world they
believed was a mighty achievement for a small
growing army such as we had. The gallant stand
and endurance of the defenders Bataan and
Corregidor was glowing example of what a poorly
equipped but estimated could do on defence of its
fatherland. The late Gen. Mc Arthur paid tribute
to Filipino soldiery when He proclaims “Give me
10,000 Filipino soldiers and I’ll Conquer the
world.” For the one hour allocation for this
subject, please leand me your eyes and ears so
that you will fully understand the organization of
Armed Forces of the Philippines.
AFP ORGANIZATION
LEGALofBASIS
Constitution- the defence OFisAFP
the State ORGANIZATION
the AFP primarily duty. All citizens, as required by
law are mandated to render military service.
Commonwealth Act No.1- otherwise known as the National Defence Act which was
approved on 21 December 1935.
Executive Order No. 11- issued by President Manuel L Quezon on 11 January 1936 that
effected the organization of Headquarters, Philippine Army, as a regular component of the AFP.
Commonwealth Act No. 88- approved by Resident Manuel L Quezon on 26 January 1936
that provide for creation of the state police force, which nationalized the police force into a
separate organization. The constabulary was relieved of its national police power and remained
as the integral part of the Philippine Army.
Commonwealth Act No. 343- approved on 23 June 1938 and implemented by Executive
Order No. 15 issued the same day which effected the separation of the Philippine Constabulary
from the Philippine Army.
MISSION
MISSION AND BASIC FUNCTION OF THE AFP
To defend the Republic of the Philippines, safeguards its National
security, and to assist government agencies in the socio-economic
development of the country.
FUNCTION
In consonance with National objectives, the AFP performs the following:
Uphold the sovereignty, support the Constitution and defend the
territory of the country.
Promote and advance the national aims, goals, interest and policies.
Plan, organize, maintain, develop and deploy its regular and citizen
reserve forces for National Security.
Assist and support the National government in its task of nation building.
Performs other functions as President may direct.
THE GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
(GHQ)
The secretary of National Defense exercise
supervision and control over the Armed Forces of the
Philippines. Charge with the responsibility of
directing, planning and supervising the National
Defense program maintaining law and order
throughout the country, and performing other
functions as maybe provided by law.
To provide direction and control to the Armed
Forces of the Philippines, formulate the plans and
programs for the guidance of three (3) major service
and other units of the AFP and to provide AFP-WIDE
Support to include admin, intelligence, training,
logistics, technical and special services.
Chief of Staff, AFP-
is the highest military officer in the AFP. He has
command and control over all the elements of
the AFP. He executes the President Command
functions in relation to military strategy, tactics
and operations and acts as the immediate
adviser top the Secretary of National Defense.
He is responsible for the planning, development
and the execution of the National Defense.
SECRETARY OF JOINT STAFF- assist in
Professional. Technical and other functional
areas included in, but narrower than the broad
fields of interest and joint staff officers and
largely relating to technical, administrative and
branch matter.
VICE-CHIEF OF STAFF-assist the chief of staff and
performs duties in the absence of CSAFP.
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF- is designated by the C
of S exercise general supervision over the
general, special, administrative and technical
staff services.
THE AFP JOINT STAFF
The following are the prime responsibility of the AFP
Joint Staff:
DCs for Personnel,J1- The Deputy Chief of Stall for
Personnel, J1 assist the CSAFP in the attainment of AFP
personnel objectives, to include command and staff,
direction, coordination, control. Recruitment and
retention of Officers and Soldiers as well as civilian
employees.
DCs for Intelligence,J2- Responsible foe the formulation
of intelligence policies, plans and programs, and
exercise control over all military activities.
DCs for Retirees and Reserve Force Dvelopment,J9-
Plans and formulate policies pertaining to the
development of all Reservist and Retirees of the AFP.
DCs for Operation, J3- Responsible for planning,
coordination and supervision of all operations of
the AFP.
DCs for Logistics, J4- Advises the CSAFP on
matters performing to logistical needs of the AFP
units, to include the supervision, coordination
and evaluation of the approved plans, policies
and procedures pertaining to logistics.
DCs for Plans, J5- in charge with the preparation
of long range policies and plans of the AFP.
DCs for Civil Military Operation, J6- Assist and
advises the CSAFP on the conduct of civil relation
activities of the AFP and build up strong home
defense in all areas of the country.
THE SPECIAL STAFF
The Special Staff of the AFP is consist of
two (2) staff groups which advises the CSAFP
on matters pertaining to their specialized
fields of service or activity.
THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
The Adjutant General (TAG)- maintains and
manages official records of the AFP.
The Provost Marshall General (TPMG)- advise
the CSAFP on promulgation/enforcement of
laws, orders and regulations for maintenance
of order and discipline.
Chief Special Services (CSS)- the Special
Services plans and supervises programs to
develop and maintain the physical and mental
well-being of the personnel and provide
entertainment sport and recreational activities
for the AFP.
Chief Historical Activities- the Chief Military History
plans, coordinates, supervise and executes the
historical programs of the AFP.
Chief Chaplain Service (C,CHS)- the C, CHS advises
the Chief of Staff,AFP on religious moral character
guidance in the AFP.
Chief, AFP Management Information Center
(C,AFPMC)- provide management information
necessary in the formulation of the policies and in
decision making, particularly for strategic planning,
operations and management control areas.
The Judge Advocate General (T,JAG)- serves as the
Chief of Officer of the AFP (Military Establishment)
and the Chief legal adviser of the Secretary of
National Defense on military matters, he supervises
the system military justice throughout the AFP.
AFP TECHNICAL STAFF
The Surgeon General (TSG)- Plans, coordinates
and supervise all activities of the Medical
Service for the C of S,AFP in the formulation of
policies, preparation of plans and supervision of
communication-electronics activities of the AFP.
The Chief Communication Electronics (TCCE)-
Assist the CSAFP in the formulation of policies,
preparation of plans and supervision of
communication-electronics activities of the AFP.
The Chief Dental Services (TCDS)- plans,
coordinates and supervises the activities of the
AFP Dental Services for the CSAFP.
The Chief Nurse,AFP (CNAFP)- assist the
CSAFP in the formulation of policies and in
the planning, coordination and supervision of
all matters pertaining to the Nurse Corps,
AFP and Nursing Service.
TheQuarter Master Graves Registration
Company (QMSGRC)- provides service for the
proper disposition of deceased AFP personnel
and the operation and maintenance of AFP
cemeteries.
The Chief of Engineers (TCE)- Supervise all
construction required for the National Defense
including land and seacost. Defenses the
maintenance of such construction and
operation of all utilities, except those that
may be specially, assigned to other services by
the CSAFP direct all works pertaining to the
design and construction of buildings, structure,
airfields, lands and seacost defense and
utilities.
AFP WIDE SERVICE SUPPORT
UNITS (AFPWSSU)
a. AFP Logistics Commands (AFPLC)
b. Intelligence Service AFP (ISAFP)
c. AFP Medical Center (AFPMC)
d. Philippine Military Academy (PMA)
e. AFP Joint Command Staff College (AFPJCSC)
f. Communication Electronics and Information
System Service AFP (CEISSAFP)
g. AFP Centralized Construction Center-
AFPCCC
h. AFP Research and Development Center
(AFPRDC)
i. AFP Finance Center (AFPFC)
j. AFP Dental Service (AFPDS)
k. Commissary and Exchange Service (AFPCES)
l. AFP Mapping Center (AFPMC)
m. Civil Relations Service (CRS)
n. Presidential Security Group (PSG)
o. Office of Ethical Standard and Public
Accountability (OESPA)
THE MAJOR SERVICES
MISSION OF THE PHILIPPINE ARMY
a) To organize , train and equip army forces
for the conduct of prompt and sustain land
combat operations.
b) To develop tactics, doctrines, procedures,
techniques and equipment's needed by the
Army for field operation.
c) To train, organize and equip army reserve
units and make them mobilized in lesser of
span of time.
d) To perform such other function as higher
authorities may direct.
MISSION OF PHILIPPINE AIRFORCE
a. To organize, train and equip air forces
prompt and sustained operation in the air.
b. To organize, train and equip air forces
close support of ground forces.
c. To develop doctrines, procedures, tactics,
techniques and equipments for join
operation peculiar to air force.
d. To furnish serial photographer for
cartographic purposed.
e. To perform such other function as higher
authority may direct.
MISSION OF PHILIPPINE NAVY
a. To organize, train and equip, maintain and
operate naval force and naval aircraft
including naval reserve, and assistance
required by the other components of the
AFP in accomplishment of its mission.
b. To assist government agencies in the
enforcement of laws and regulation
pertaining to navigation, costumes,
revenue, opium, quarantine fishing and
neutrality in the territorial and contagious
water of the Philippine Archipelago.
c. To develop doctrines, procedures and naval
equipment of joint operation and the
doctrine and procedures for amphibious
operation.
d. To be responsible for the naval phases of
the reconnaissance anti- submarine to
warfare and the protection of shipping.
e. To perform such other duties as higher
authorities may direct.
AFP AREA/UNIFIED COMMAND
a. National Capital Region Command
(NCRCOM)
b. Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM)
c. Southern Luzon command (SOLCOM)
d. Western Command (WESCOM)
e. Central Command (CENCOM)
f. Eastern Mindanao Command (SOUTHCOM)
g. Western Mindanao Command (WESMINCOM)
h. National Development Support Command
(NDSC)
AFP COMPONENTS
The AFP has two (2) major
components, namely:
The Regular Component
The Reserve Component
REGULAR COMPONENTS
Consist of all standing forces as
directed by the President. The
President may attach to the standing
forces or may assigned to duty with
any forces such members or reserves
officers and trainees as he may
deemed necessary.
RESERVE COMPONENTS
The organization of each component of the
Reserve Force and the manpower objective of each
component shall be as prescribed by the Secretary of
National Defense and approved by the President of
the Philippines. The organization, structure, manning
and equipment of reserve units shall conform to the
organization of the regular force. Reserve units of a
battalion type or equivalent, on a regional basis. The
organizational structure and manning of the affiliated
reserve units shall be prescribed by the Secretary of
National Defense and shall as much as possible
conform to their existing civilian organization.
THANK YOU
and
God Bless Us All
