ROTC

Date of ROTC Establishment

July 1940

The Citizen Armed Force (Reserve Force)

provides the base for the expansion of the armed forces of the Philippines in the event of war, invasion or rebellion

The Citizen Armed Force (Reserve Force)

gives assistance in relief and rescue during disasters or calamities.

The Citizen Armed Force (Reserve Force)

aids in the socio-economic development and in the operation and maintenance of essential government or private utilities in the furtherance of overall mission.

Missions of the Citizen Armed Force

To uphold the sovereignty, support the constitution and defend the territory of the republic of the Philippines against all enemies, both foreign and domestic

Missions of the Citizen Armed Force

To advance the national aims, interests and policies

Missions of the Citizen Armed Force

To effectively plan for the organization, maintenance, development and employment of its active and reserve forces for national security

Missions of the Citizen Armed Force

To perform such other duties as the president may direct

The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps

the primary source of reservist officers and enlisted reservists of the reserve force AFP

ROTC Part 1

Cadets are taught with fundamentals and principles of military service, skills to move, shoot and communicate, the right attitude of a military professional and ground drills

ROTC Part 2

Cadets are taught with basic knowledge and attitudes on general military subjects, small unit tactics, crew- served weapons and individual unit training as Army Reservist and ground drills

Combat Training of the Individual Soldier (CTIS)

involves training in basic intelligence, map reading and land navigation, basic signal communication, unit formations, basic weapons training and premarksmanship training

Public Information

deals with topics such as threat to National Security and the peace process

Small Unit Tactics

the conduct of drills such as patrolling, raids, ambuscades and rifle squad tactics

Individual/Unit Training

refers to the training in visual tracking, military mountaineering and jungle base operations

Crew-Served Weapons Training

familiarization of cadets with selected military artillery

Civil Military Operations

participation in activities such as the Foundation Day of the Institute, Intramuros Day, Blood Letting Activity, Tree Planting Program and Alay-Lakad

Military Values Education (MILVED)

the conduct of routine flag raising and retreat activities, weekly conferences, critique or after action review, orientation among the parents about the program

Military Livelihood Enhancement (MILE)

activities related to livelihood and economic development

Community Relations (COMREL)

attendance to the selected events, ceremonies and celebrations

Psychological Operations (PSYOPS)

organization of dialogues with parents and guardians of the cadets and curettes regarding ROTC program and conduct of officers training course

Recreational Activities

involvement to the Annual Regional ROTC Basketball and Volleyball Competition

ROTC re-established

In 1946, following the end of the Second World War, MIT ROTC Unit was activated under General Orders No. 526, GHQ dated 13 September 1946.

COLONEL MANUEL T FLORES

The first post-war Superintendent

Assumed command on July 1946 and was relieved on June 1948

LT COLONEL JOSE F GONZALES

designated as the Superintendent MROTC. He held the position until 22 June 1949. Administration and control of the units were still under the leadership of the Superintendent who had his office in Manila

Coverage of instruction of ROTC

lessons in infantry, field artillery, general courses on other branches of services such as finance, signal and especially engineering

Reorganization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines AFP

dated 27 July 1950 in which the ROTC program became compulsion with a two (2) year course and prerequisite for college curriculum. Enclosed with the activation of the Metropolitan Citizen Military Training Command MCMTC on 1 April 1976 the MITROTCU was absorbed by the MCMTC.