ROTC LEGAL BASIS

Republic Act 9163

An act establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary level students.

National Service Training Program (NSTP)

A program that includes service components required for graduation from baccalaureate and technical-vocational courses.

Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC)

An optional and voluntary component of the NSTP.

Literacy Training Services

One of the NSTP components aimed at promoting literacy.

Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)

A component of the NSTP focused on civic engagement and welfare.

Prime duty of the government

The responsibility to serve and protect its citizens.

Citizen's responsibility

The obligation of citizens to defend the security of the state and participate in national service.

Role of the Youth

The importance of youth involvement in nation-building and civic consciousness.

Coverage of NSTP

Requirement for incoming freshmen students to complete one NSTP component as a graduation requirement.

Duration of NSTP Components

Each component must be undertaken for two semesters, earning three units per semester.

National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC)

A group of NSTP graduates who can be mobilized for literacy and civic welfare activities.

Citizen Armed Force

The organization that includes graduates of the ROTC program as per R.A. 7077.

Transitionary Provisions

Regulations for male students currently enrolled in military or civic service programs under the NSTP law.