ROTC

• Constitutional and Statutory

• Mandates Republic Act 7077 (AFP Reservist Act)

• Republic Act 9163 (NSTP Law)

• AFP Reg G 310-021

• Constitutional and Statutory

• Mandates Republic Act 7077 (AFP Reservist Act)

• Republic Act 9163 (NSTP Law)

• AFP Reg G 310-021

LEGAL MANDATE OF ROTC

National Defense Act of 1935

"Provides that during national emergencies, the government has the right to mobilize its citizens and resources, either public or private as may be deemed necessary for national defense."

Section 4, Article XVI of 1987 Constitution

"Provides that the Armed Forces of the Philippines shall be composed of a Citizen Armed Force will shall undergo military training and serve as may be provided by law. It shall keep a regular force necessary for the security of the state."

REPUBLIC ACT 7077 (AFP Reservist Act)

An act providing for the development, administration, organization, training, maintenance and utilization of the Citizen Armed Forces of the AFP and other purpose.

REPUBLIC ACT 9163 (NSTP LAW)

An act establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary students amending Republic Act 7077 and Presidential Decree 1706 and for other purposes.

AFP Reg G 310-021 dtd 25 August 1985

A regulation that prescribe policies governing ROTC establishment, organization, administration and training.

Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) Military Training Service (MTS) or Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) • Literacy Training Service (LTS)

3 COMPONENTS OF NSTP

To defend the Republic of the Philippines, safeguard its national territory and assists the government in the socio-economic program.

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES MISSION

AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND MISSION

To organize, train, equip, develop and administer PAF reserve force as the base for expansion in the event of war, invasion, rebellion, disaster or calamities and to assist socio-economic development.

BASIC ROTC COURSE

- the prescribed course of one (1) year of military instruction.

ADVANCE ROTC COURSE

- the prescribed course of instruction of two (2) years after completing the basic course.

MILITARY TRAINING INSTRUCTORS

- AFP officers and enlisted personnel (regular or reserve) or other persons with military experience detailed/appointed to the ROTC department of an institution.

CADET/CADETTE

- any male / female student duly enrolled in any of the ROTC course of instruction.

CADET/CADETTE OFFICER

- any male / female student duly enrolled in any of the ROTC courses of instruction who has finished the Cadet Officer Qualification Course (COQC) or its equivalent and has been appointed as cadet commissioned officer by the commander, major service/reserve command unit.

ROTC COMMANDANT

- the AFP officer detailed (regular or reserve) to an institution and designated by proper military authority as the head of the ROTC unit

DROP-OUT

- any student who, after having been enrolled as an active cadet absent himself from ROTC instruction for a cumulative period constituting more than 20% of the allotted period of instructions during the semester, or who abandon the course during the semester.

DEFFERED

- the status of a student who has been granted permission to postpone his enrolment in any of the three components of the National Service Training Program with valid reason.

EXEMPTED

- the status of a student enrolled in any institution where ROTC course conducted, but who has attended a military course of instruction such as active military personnel, ex-servicemen of the AFP with at least six (6) months active duty, enlisted reservist (BCMT graduates) and alien students.

INSTITUTION

- university, college, school or any similar establishment of learning duly authorized by the government.

DEPARTMENT

division or department of an institution which conduct ROTC instruction.

ROTC UNIT (AIR FORCE, ARMY, NAVY)

- the term used for ROTC department duly established and maintained in an institution to include all the cadets/cadettes enrolled in the ROTC course.

ATTENDANCE

- a minimum attendance of 80% of the total number of hour of ROTC training per semester or 12 training days shall be required to pass the course. A cadet who successively accumulates four absences shall be dropped, while a cadet who will accumulate five (5) absences shall be given a failing grade or failed.

26 APRIL 1521

Battle of Mactan: Lapu-Lapu, a Mactan island chieftain with his 1,500 strong warriors defeated with 60 Spanish fusiliers which was supported Captain General Ferdinand Magellan together by mortar and ship-borne fire.

FEBRUARY 1570

Le Spanish expedition under Miguel Lopez de Legazpi came and by undans of the policy of "Conquer, Divide, and Rule", subdued one tribe after another.

10 DECEMBER 1898

The treaty of Paris was signed by the different turnover of the Philippines to the United States. Protagonists, one provision of which is the

04 FEBRUARY 1899

An incident in San Juan precipitated the three-year Phil-American War.

03 MARCH 1901

The war ended with the capture of General Aguinaldo in Palanan, Isabela.

15 NOVEMBER 1935

The Commonwealth Government of the Philippines was established with Quezon as the President.

11 JANUARY 1936

By virtue of EO Nr. 11, the Philippine Army was officially reactivated with the Offshore Patrol and the Air Corps as its other major components.

JUNE 1938

The Philippine Constabulary was separated from the Philippine Army to allow the former to exercise its police function more effectively.

26 JULY 1941

US President Roosevelt issued Presidential Order (6 Fed Reg. 3825) calling into service of the United States of America all the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and would be commanded by an American General.

08 DECEMBER 1941

WWII broke out in the Philippines when the Japanese Imperial Forces bombed various targets in the Philippines. Japan launched an attack on the Philippines on 08 December 1941, just ten hours after their attack on Pearl Harbor.

06 MAY 1942

Surrender of all Fil-Am forces to the Japanese Many officers and men refused to surrender and fled to the mountain tops to form guerilla bands.

20 OCTOBER 1944

The return of American Forces led to the eventual defeat of the Japanese Army.

SEPTEMBER 1945

General Yamashita, the Commander of Japanese Forces in the Philippines, surrendered.

04 OCTOBER 1947

By virtue of EO Nr 92, the Army was renamed. the Armed Forces of the Philippines. On the same date, the Military Training Command, the Off-Shore Patrol, and the Air Corps were elevated into major commands designated respectively as: Philippine Ground Forces, Philippine Naval Patrol, and the Philippine Air Force.

20 DECEMBER 1950

Pres Quirino issued EO Nr 359 which provided for the creation of the four major services in the AFP namely: Philippine Army, Philippine Constabulary, Philippine Navy, Philippine Air Force

LEGAL BASIS CONSTITUTION

The defense of the state is a prime duty of the government, and in the fulfillment of this duty, all citizens may be required by law to render military service.

A World-class Armed Forces, Source of National Pride

AFP Vision 2028:

Honor, Service, Patriotism

AFP Core Values:

TO DEFEND THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, SAFEGUARD ITS NATIONAL TERRITORY AND ASSISTS THE GOVERNMENT IN SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROGRAMS

MISSION:

GILBERTO TEODORO JR.

CURRENT SECRETARY OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE. SERVES AS THE CIVILIAN ADVISER OF THE PRESIDENT ON MATTERS CONCERNING DEFENSE AND SECURITY OF THE STATE

GENERAL ROMEO BRAWNER JR., PA

CURRENT AFP CHIEF OF STAFF. COMMANDS THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES, IS PRINCIPAL MILITARY ADVISER OF THE PRESIDENT, AND EXECUTES THE PRESIDENTS COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS.

• TO PROVIDE COMMAND, CONTROL AND DIRECTION TO THE AFP

• TO FORMULATE PLANS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE MAJOR SERVICES TO PROVIDE AFP WIDE SUPPORT

• TO INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE, TRAINING, LOGISTICS, TECHNICAL, AND SPECIAL SERVICE

GHQ FUNCTIONS

TO CONDUCT PROMPT AND SUSTAINED GROUND OPERATION

PHILIPPINE ARMY MISSION:

TO CONDUCT PROMPT AND SUSTAINED NAVAL & MARITIME OPERATION

PHILIPPINE NAVY MISSION:

1. NORTHERN LUZON COMMAND (NOLCOM)

2. SOUTHERN LUZON COMMAND (SOLCOM)

3. WESTERN COMMAND (WESCOM)

4. VISAYAS COMMAND (VISCOM)

5. WESTERN MINDANAO COMMAND (WESMINCOM)

6. EASTERN MINDANAO COMMAND (EASTMINCOM)

GIVE THE 6 PAF AREA OF COMMANDS 

AIR RESERVE CENTER 

What does ARCen stands for? 

• The Citizens Military Training Unit (CMTU) - trains the ROTC Cadets

• Home Defense Unit (HDU) - handles the PAF Reservists

The Air Reserve Division was in control of two units:

MILITARY DISCIPLINE

Is a state of order and obedience existing within a command. It involves the ready subordination of the will of the individual for the good of the group.

MILITARY COURTESY

Is the extension or manifestation for others. Recognition of the responsibility and authority of a senior's position that extends to a junior as the essential part that the latter plays as a member of the military team.

SALUTE

Most important form of military courtesy.

TRADITIONS

are inherited principles, standards and practices that serve as the established guides for an individual or group. Are accumulated experiences and deeds passed on from generation to generation both in memory and reality.

• TRADITION OF VALOR

• TRADITION OF DUTY

• TRADITION OF HONOR

• TRADITION OF SOLIDARITY

• TRADITION OF LOYALTY

MILITARY TRADITIONS

CUSTOMS

are accepted practices realized through continued usage that take the force and effect of a Common Law.

Office of Ethical Standards and Public Accountability

Meaning of OESPA

MILITARY CODE OF ETHICS

- A substantive, but succinct, digest of all legal, moral and ethical values, principles, rules and regulations gaining the accomplishment of the military mission.

PREAMBLE

Provides the reasons for promulgating the code and states the identity, the code and states the identity, aspirations, visions, mission and commitment of the AFP.

Article I

-Identity Tell who the AFP is, by whose authority it exist and for whom, by what structure does it perform its mandated role and how it can measure up to the expectations of the Filipino people.

Article III-AFP CREED AND STAND ON BASIC ISSUES

States the AFP's common beliefs and core values. It is a conceptual synthesis of what the AFP believes in, stands on and fights for. It is, in essence, the AFP's fighting cause and ideology.

AFP Organization

Designed, structured, staffed and manned as to be able to carry out its mission effectively through the optimum use of resources. It is involved not only in the defense of the country but also in civil assistance during disasters, calamities and national emergencies.

Chain of command

- Officer and soldier shall obey lawful orders of his immediate superior. Commanders shall accept responsibility for their actions.

Military Leadership

shall have the ability to influence members of the organizations in the fulfillment of its roles, obligations and functions. It shall have a sincere concern towards the morale and welfare of the members. It shall also be credible and be able to promote opportunities for genuine reconciliation and solidarity for the sake of peace.

Research and Technology

AFP should be the prime mover of research and technology in the manufacture of armaments and electronic hardware, in aircraft and shipbuilding and full utilization of indigenous defense materiel based on our belief, care and attitude in the preservation, protection of our natural resources.

People's support

AFP firmly acknowledges people's support as vital in achieving peace and order.

National development

AFP shall be the people' s partner in promoting peace, national development and progress

Partisan politics

- AFP recognizes the sanctity of its insulation from partisan politics.

Mass media

AFP shall maintain an “open media policy"

Spiritual life

AFP shall encourage the practice of one's religious faith for the good of the service.

Family life

AFP recognizes that its members are human beings with the same family obligations as other people.

Democracy

AFP adheres to the principle of democracy that the government is of the people, by the people and for the people.

National interest

foremost in the mind of the AFP shall be the realization that national interest serves the common good of the citizenry.

Peace

is a priceless gift to mankind which connotes freedom from any hostilities such as political, social and economic ills.

War

defined as the use of organized military force by a state to achieve its ends against the physical opposition of a hostile state or states

Use of Armed Force

the AFI shall exercise the utmost restraint and precaution in the use of armed force to implement policies.

Social Justice

the AFP shall subscribe to the promotion of social justice

Human rights

the AFP shall respect the inherent dignity of a human being and his rights contained in the" universal declaration of human rights" which our country is a signatory. Afp shall protect and promote these rights.

ENEMIES OF THE STATE

those who violate the sovereignty of the Philippines as an independent and democratic state.

LOYALTY, COMPETENCE, ETHICS, MORAL

STANDARDS OF MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM

UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS

Behavior that falls short of the professional standard set forth in this code. May be considered as a violation of existing laws, ethics, morals and AFP rules and regulations.

1. ACTS OF DISLOYALTY

2. ACTS OF INCOMPETENCE

3. UNETHICAL ACTS

4. CORRUPT ACTS

UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS

National Security

is a state or condition where our most cherished values and beliefs, our democratic way of life, our institutions of governance and our unity. welfare and well-being as a nation and people are permanently protected and continuously enhanced.

Socio-Political Stability

We must achieve peace and harmony among all Filipinos, regardless of creed, ethnic origin or social station. The government and the people must engage in nation-building under the rule of law, Constitutional democracy and the full respect for human rights.

Territorial Integrity

We must ensure the permanent inviolability of our national territory and its effective control by the Government and the State. This includes the preservation of our Country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and its protection from illegal incursions and resource exploitation.

Economic Solidarity and Strength

We must vigorously pursue a free-market economy through responsible entrepreneurship based on social conscience, respect for the dignity of labor and concern for the public interest. We must perpetuate an economic regime where the people take command of their own lives, their livelihood and their economic destiny.

Ecological balance

National survival rests upon the effective conservation of our natural environment in the face of industrial and agricultural expansion and population growth. We must promote sustainable development side by side with social justice.

Cultural cohesiveness

Our lives as a people must be ruled by a common set of values and beliefs grounded on high moral and ethical standards, drawn from our heritage and embodying a Filipino standard, drawn from our heritage and embodying a Filipino identity transcending religious, ethnic and linguistic differences.

Moral-Spiritual Consensus

We must be propelled by a national vision inspired, and manifested in our words and deeds. by patriotism, national pride and the advancement of national goals and objectives.

External Peace

We must pursue constructive and cordial relations with all nations and people, even as our nation itself must chart an independent course, free from external control, interference or threat of aggression.

COL ALVIN M SEVILLA PAF  

528th DMST Commandant   

CPT JOHN PAOLO B LARISMA PAF

Assistant 528TH DMST Commandant 

SGT RICHARD S ALICARTE PAF 

NCOIC (Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge)

A1C JEFFY P TOYTOY PAF 

MTI (Military Training Instructor)

C/COL CHRISTIAN A LASPOÑA 1CL 

CORPS COMMANDER:

C/LTC PAULINE S DUMADAUG 1CL 

Wing 1 ADMIN:

C/LTC KIMBERLY B ALIA 1CL 

Wing 2 Intelligence:

Wing 3 Operation:

C/LTC FLORDELIZA T CATAMBIS 1CL 

89. C/LTC VIENCE MARGON J ALEÑABO 1CL 

90. Wing 5 Civic Military Operation (CMO) : C/LTC ELYZA C CATINA 1CL 

1. Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)

2. Communist Party of the Philippines/New People's Army/National Democratic Front (CPP/NPA/NDF)

3. Organized Crime

4. Grave incidence of Poverty

5. Economic Sabotage 6. Graft and Corruption

6. Severe Calamities

7. Persistent Environment Degradation

INTERNAL THREAT