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MODULE 2: AFP ORGANIZATION AND AFP CORE VALUES

History of the AFP Spanish era to American regime independence was the goal of Philippines. It has become necessary to have a defense structure to protect the country. Governor General Woods saw and advocated the need for a Filipino Military Force and failed to draw attention of US Government, Filipino leaders believed that Philippine security is a responsibility of United States. Japanese aggression of China awakened the consciousness for national security, and this gave birth for the first effort towards Military Preparedness. The Philippine Legislative House Bill no. 72 in 1934Creating a Bureau of National Defense. AFP Functions Organizations and Mission Regular Force Consists of regular officers, enlisted personnel, percentage of reserve officers and NCOs additional manpower for the armed forces and forms the country’s standing army employed to encounter internal or external security threats under normal conditions Reserve Force For the times of war or state of national emergency and widespread rebellion and state of lawlessness Mission of the AFP “To protect the people and secure the sovereignty of the state and the integrity of the national territory” Function of the AFP Uphold the sovereignty, support the Constitution and defend the territory of the Republic of the Philippines against all enemies, foreign and domestic. They are also to promote and advance the national aims, goals, interest and policies, while organizing, maintaining, developing and deploying its regular and reserve forces. Another is to perform other functions as provided by law or assigned by higher authority.

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The General Headquarters Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP) The most senior officer and serves as the Commanding General of AFP, who commands over all units and elements of AFP and executes the President’s commands related to military strategy and operations. He also acts as adviser of Secretary of National Defense on the National Security Program Vice Chief of Staff, AFP (VCSAFP) Designated Deputy Commanding General of the AFP is the one who assists the Chief of Staff, AFP and performs the duty of Chief of Staff, AFP in his absence. Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP (DCSAFP) Chief of the AFP Joint and Special (Administrative and Technical) at GHQ is one who exercises general supervision of GHQ. Joint Staff, AFP (JSAFP) General staff of the AFP is composed of heads of different Joint Staff offices and the DCSAFP has general supervision over them. Heads of different Joint Staff Offices: a. Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel and Administration, J1 b. Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, J2 c. Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, J3 d. Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, J4 e. Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs, J5 f. Deputy Chief of Staff for Command and Control, Communications and Cyber Systems (C4S), J6 g. Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil Military Operations, J7 h. Deputy Chief of Staff for Education and Training, J8 i. Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist Affairs, J9

HEADQUARTERS UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS ROTC UNIT 1304 CDC, NCR RCDG, ARESCOM España, Manila. th

The Unified Area Command The Unified Area Command were tasked-organized by the AFP GHQ to address specific peace and order problems in particular areas in the country. The Unified Area Command consist of the ground, air force, and naval components. GHQ plans in the near future to reduce the number of the Unified Area Commands in view of the improvements in the peace and order condition in the country and the changes in the national security threat situation. Different Unified Area Command Northern Luzon Southern Luzon Visayas Command, AFP Command, AFP Command, AFP (NOLCOM) (SOLCOM) (VISCOM)

Address the security threats in: -Seat of the -Southern Luzon -Visayas region in National in Lucena City, Cebu City, Cebu Government Batangas -Metro Manila Area

Western Command, AFP (VISCOM)

Southern Command, AFP (SOUTHCOM) 1. Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM) 2. Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM)

-Western Philippines and South China Sea -Puerto Prinsesa City, Palawan

-Mainland Mindanao and the Philippines’ southern Islands -Zamboanga City

AFP-Wide Support & Separate Units (AFPSSUs) 1. Headquarters Service Group (HSG) 2. Intelligence Service, AFP (ISAFP) 3. Health Service Command (HSC) 4. Philippine Military Academy (PMA) 5. Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) 6. Communication, Electronics and Information System Service (CEISS)

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7. Logistics Command (LOGCOM) 8. Reserve Command (RESCOM) 9. Public Affairs Service, AFP (PASAFP) 10. Finance Center (FS) 11. AFP Training Command (AFPPTC) 12. Presidential Security Group (PSG)

THE AFP MAJOR SERVICES Common Functions of AFP Major Services Ø Ø Ø Ø

Ensure that the Major Service Reserve Forces are in high state of readiness. Provide adequate, timely, and reliable service intelligence for AFP. Organize, train and equip necessary forces for assignment to the unified area commands. Prepare and submit AFP the budget for their respective services approved by the Department of National Defense. Ø Conduct research, develop doctrines, procedures, tactics, techniques and organizations; and procure weapons. Ø Develop, supply, equip, and maintain bases and other installations including lines of communications. Ø Operationally assist each other in the successful accomplishment of their respective functions.

PHILIPPINE ARMY Mission “To recognize, train, equip and provide Army forces for the conduct of prompt and sustained security operations independently or jointly with other AFP units in order to accomplish the AFP mission.” Responsible for the preparation of all the land forces that are necessary for the effective prosecution of the ground war. It is tasked to organizes, trains and equips all army forces for the conduct of prompt and sustained combat operations on land. Organized into (8) infantry divisions, (3) Engineer Brigades, a Light Armor Brigade, a Special Forces Regiments, a Scout Ranger Regiments.

HEADQUARTERS UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS ROTC UNIT 1304 CDC, NCR RCDG, ARESCOM España, Manila. th

PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE Mission “To conduct of prompt and sustained air operations in order to accomplish the AFP mission.” Responsible for the preparation of air forces necessary for the effective prosecution of the war and in accordance with the integrated mobilization plans. It is organized to train and equip forces for prompt and sustained operations in the air. Organized with (3) Air Divisions, a Heavy Airlift Wing, a Helicopter Wing, A Fighter Wing, a Strike Wing, several air bases and PAF wide support units. PHILIPPINE NAVY It is tasked to organized, train, equip, and operate Naval Forces for sustained operations at sea, conduct close naval support from land operations. The Navy is organized with the following major subordinate units: Philippine Marine Corps, Philippines Naval Fleets, Philippine Coast Guard, Naval Districts, and several PN-Wide support and separate commands. Army Reserve Command (ARESCOM) Vision “A competent trainor and a committed Citizen-Army builder” Mission “To develop, organize, train. equip, provide and administer a highly mobilizable Reserve Force as an integral component of the total Army in the defense of the state and to participate in socio-economic activities” Organize, train and equip Army reservist as part of the total Army and prepare reservist units for eventual integration to the Philippine Army in the event of national emergency and defense of the state. Develop concepts and strategies of interest to ARESCOM on the field of Reserve Force Operation while preparing reservist units for effective utilization/deployment in case of disasters and calamities as well as participation in the socio-economic activities Perform other tasks as directed by higher headquarters

HEADQUARTERS UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS ROTC UNIT 1304 CDC, NCR RCDG, ARESCOM España, Manila. th

What is AFP? Responsible for protecting the people and the sovereignty of the state which fully support the constitution to defend the country’s territory against all enemies. AFP is made up of Philippine Army, Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force. AFP Core Values - 5 AFP Core Values Honor, Loyalty, Valor, Duty, Solidarity 1. Honor It is the most important value that a soldier must process because it implies clear consciousness of dignity and worth. The honor means to live a life with truthfulness, sincerity, honesty, credibility and integrity and this is what you are remembered for. 2. Loyalty Loyal to our nation and obey and respect the constitution while careful in supporting the chain of command and orders of those legally appointed over us. 3. Valor Personal bravery with the ability to overcome fear which enables soldiers to carry out their missions that may seem impossible. The courage, calmness and presence of mind while under pressure 4. Duty Having the value of obedience and standard execution despite difficulty and danger. Personal act of responsibility in carrying out assigned tasks to the best of your capabilities 5. Solidarity It is the unity among individuals and what binds the rest of comrades-in-arms which makes the group strong and unified.

References: Reserved Officers Training Corps Cadet Manual, Military Science 1, University of Santo Tomas...