NAVAL RESERVE PHILIPPINE COMMAND - MILITARY SCIENCE - NSTP Lecture Review

Flashcards for reviewing the legal basis and specific provisions of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001 (Republic Act 9163) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

What is Republic Act 9163?

An act establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary level students, amending Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree No. 1706.

What is the official title of Republic Act 9163?

The 'National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001'.

According to Section 2 of RA 9163, what is the prime duty of the government?

To serve and protect its citizens.

What is the responsibility of all citizens according to Section 2 of RA 9163?

To defend the security of the state.

What does Section 4 of RA 9163 establish?

The National Service Training Program (NSTP).

For what types of courses is NSTP a requisite for graduation, according to Section 4 of RA 9163?

All baccalaureate degree courses and at least two (2) year technical-vocational courses.

What are the three service components of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)?

The Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC), the Literacy Training Services (LTS), and the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS).

What is the primary purpose of the Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) component under NSTP?

To provide military training to tertiary level students to motivate, train, organize, and mobilize them for national defense preparedness.

What is the primary purpose of the Literacy Training Services (LTS) component under NSTP?

To train students to become teachers of literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school youth, and other segments of society in need of their service.

What types of activities are covered by the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) component under NSTP?

Programs or activities contributory to the general welfare and betterment of life for community members or the enhancement of its facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation, and morals of the citizenry.

According to Section 15(4) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 323, what is the duty of students?

To participate actively in civic affairs and be involved in the promotion of the general welfare of the people, particularly in the social, economic, and cultural development of the community and the attainment of a just, compassionate, and orderly society.

Which government agencies are primarily responsible for promulgating the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9163?

CHED, TESDA, and DND.

What is the guiding principle of the IRR to RA 9163 (Sec 1, Rule I) regarding citizens' service?

While the prime duty of the government is to serve and protect its citizens, it is the responsibility of all citizens to defend the security of the state, and the government may require each citizen to render personal military or civil service.

According to Sec 2, Rule I of the IRR to RA 9163, what is the state's role in nation-building concerning the youth?

To promote civic consciousness among them, develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social being, inculcate patriotism and nationalism, and advance their involvement in public and civic affairs.

Who is required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice as a graduation requirement, starting School Year 2002-2003?

All incoming freshmen students, male and female, enrolled in any baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year Technical-Vocational or associate courses.

What is required of all higher and technical-vocational education institutions concerning NSTP components?

They must offer at least one (1) of the NSTP components.

Which specific institutions must offer the ROTC Program and at least one other NSTP component?

State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).

Which institutions are exempt from the NSTP due to their special character?

The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA), Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), and other SUCs of similar nature.

Under what condition can private higher and technical-vocational education institutions offer the ROTC Program?

With at least 350 student cadets, subject to the existing rules and regulations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

What alternative program may be designed in lieu of the two-semester NSTP program?

A one (1) summer program, subject to the capability of the school and the AFP.

What do graduates of the ROTC components of NSTP belong to?

The National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC).

For what purposes can the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) be mobilized?

For literacy and civic welfare activities, through the joint efforts of DND, CHED, and TESDA, in coordination with other concerned agencies.

What do graduates of the ROTC program form part of, pursuant to R.A. 7077?

The Citizen Armed Force, subject to the requirements of DND.

Under the Transitory Provisions of the IRR to RA 9163, which currently enrolled students are covered by the NSTP law?

Students who are currently enrolled but have not taken any of the Military Service (MS), Civic Welfare Service (CWS), or Law Enforcement Service (LES) programs.

Under the Transitory Provisions, who is deemed to have complied with the NSTP law?

Students who have completed two (2) semesters of the Expanded ROTC (E-ROTC. National Service Training Program).

Under the Transitory Provisions, who needs to take one more semester of any NSTP component to qualify for graduation?

Students who are not covered by Section 13(1) of this Rule and have taken only one (1) semester of Basic ROTC or E-ROTC/NSTP.