GENERAL HEADQUARTERS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES ‘Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City ‘OTAGIAFPRD 22 August 2014 CIRCULAR NUMBER 02 PROCUREMENT OF OFFICERS IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES: 1. REFERENCES: 2. Commonwealth Act Nr 1 did 21 December 1935 - An Act to Provide for the National Defense of the Philippines, Finalizing Certain Violations thereof, ‘Appropriating Funds thereof, and for other purposes; b. Commonwealth Act Nr 385 dtd 5 September 1938 - An Act to Amend ‘Sections Seventeen, Nineteen, Twenty-One, Twenty-Five, Thitty-One, Forty, Fifty-Two, ‘Seventy-Six-A, Seventy-Eight, Eighty-Nine, Ninety-Five and Ninely-Seven of ‘Commonwealth Act Number One, Known as the National Defense Act, as amended, and Inserting Four New Sections Five-B, Ninety-A and Ninety-One-A; c.__ Presidential Decree No. 1908 dated 22 March 1984; Amending ‘Section 4c of Republic Act Number 291 otherwise known as the Armed Forces Officer Personnel Act of 1948; d. RA 291 dtd 16 June 1948 - An Act to Provide for the Procurement, Promotion and Elimination of Regular Officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and for other purposes; 2. RAQ710 did 14 August 2009 - An Act Providing Magna Carta for Women; {. Executive Order Nr. 237 did 13 February 1957 - Prescribing Rules ‘and Regulations Governing the Seniority, Appointment, Promotion, Eliminations. and Ublization in time of Emergency, of Officers of the Corps of Professors, Philippine Miltary ‘Academy; Ciroular Nr-44, GHQ, AFP did 10 November 1994, Subject ‘Appointment into the Regular Force in the Commissioned Officers Grade and Initial Placement in the Promotion List; h. Ciroular Nr 30, GHQ AFP did 17 December 1987, Subject: Procurement and Appointment of Reserve. Officers; A. Cireular Nr 12, Page 1 of 18 pages.ic Nr02, GHQ. AEP did 22 August 2014, contin: i, Circular Nr 12, GHQ AFP dated 23 Sep 1987, Subject Tour of Active Duty of AFP Reserve Officers under EO. 79, s-86; i. Personnel Directive Nr 1 dtd 17 January 2001, Subject: Procurement, Admission, Training, Separation and Commission/CAD of Candidates for OCS; k. Personnel Directive Nr 2 did 07 May 2001, Subject: PMA Cadet Procurement System; |. Personnel Directive Nr 3 did 09 March 2008, Subject: Selection and Appointment of P2LT in the TAS, AFP; and, m. _ SOP Nr 11, GHQ AFP did 11 November 2005, Subject : Selection, ‘Administration and Supervision of Candidates Sent on Cadet Training Foreign Service ‘Academy 2. _ PURPOSE - This Circular prescribes the rules and regulations governing Procurement of Officers in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. 3. OBJECTIVE - For the AFP to avail itsef of the best commissioned officers. who may be effectively utiized in the active commissioned service during peacetime, ‘national emergency or in times of war, invasion or rebelion 4. SCOPE - This Circular shall cover the procurement of Philippine Miltary Academy (PMA) cadets, Foreign Service Academy (FSA) cadets, Officer Candidates, ‘Advance ROTC Graduates, Probationary Officers Training Course (POTC) candidates, © civilian grantees sent for cadet training to any FSA or Foreign Miltary Training School and ‘Candidate Officer in the Technical and Administrative Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 5. DEFINITION OF TERMS a. Procurement - process of obtaining personnel through recruitment, ‘selection and appointment. b. Commissioned Officer — a person granted with certain powers or ‘authority to carry out a particular task or duty as an Officer of the AFP. c.__Called to Active Duty (CAD) ~ the initial three (3) yéairs continuous active commissioned service for Reserve Officers. 1d. Offfcer Candidate School (OCS) - the official name for_pre- ‘commission training school. The Major Services may add the prefixes PA, PAF & PN to OCS as the case may be. le. OCS Candidate. Page 2 of 18 pagesNr 02, 2 ‘cont fe. _ OCS Candidate — an OCS applicant who is not yet accepted in the OCS, oF stil in the process of undergoing examinations, including those awaiting ‘acceptance to the OCS. f. Officer Candidate (OC) an OCS applicant who is already accepted to the OCS, |. Officer Candidate Course (OCC) - the particular course or program of Instruction for pre-commission training h. Officer Preparatory Course (OPC) — six (6) month-course for pre- deployment training for Reserve Officers who were Called to Active Duty. i. Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT) ~ the unified writen entrance examination which is one of the requirements for entry into the Mejor Services as well as the Technical and Administrative Services. |. __ Special Written Exam (SWE) — an examination peculiar to the Major Services or the Technical and Administrative Service administered to measure pre~ determined and/or required skis. k. _ Amy Qualifying Examination (AQE) - examination administered by Philippine Army (PA) Testing Centers to OCC and CAD applicants to measure and ‘assesses their mental abilities and cognizant strengths and weaknesses. LPhilippine Air Force General Classification Test (PAFGCT) - a standardized psychological examination administered by the PAF Testing Center to OCS Candidate, CAD and Candidate Soldier (CS) applicants to measure the verbal, numerical and abstract abiities of applicants. m. Foreign Service Academies/Foreign Military Training Schools — (FSAFMTS) foreign miltary service academies/schools of countries with which the Republic of the Philippines has trair ‘such as the United States Miltary ‘Academy (USMA), United States Naval Academy (USNA), United States Air Force ‘Academy (USAFA), Japan National Defense Academy (JNDA), and the Australian Defense Force Academy (ADFA), 1. P1t Profile - refers to a health condition that enables personnel to engage in fatigue work, marching and prolonged hand to hand combat. 0. Medical Examination - encompasses a thorough physical, mental, ‘and psychological examination to include dental examination to ensure that procured officers are physically fit for the service. p. TAS Officers - officers of the Judge Advocate General's Service, Medical Corps, Chaplain Service, Corps of Professors, Veterinary Corps, Dental Service, Medical Administrative Corps and the Nurse Corps. 18, POLICIES. Page 3 of 18 pagesGir Nr02, GHG, AFP dtd 22 August 2014, cont’ 6 POLICIES a APPOINTMENT 1) Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Cadets, Basic Qualifications a) _Natural-born Filipino citizen; b) Atleast 17 years old but not a day older than 22 ‘years old on 01 April ofthe following year after the date of the examination taken; ©) Height of not less than §'0" (182.4em) but not ‘more than 6'4° (193.04cm) both for male and female; d) Of good moral character; ©) Single and never been married, never bom or sired a child; ) Must pass the PMA Entrance Examination ‘conducted nationwide; 9) No.administrative or criminal case; 1h) Must pass the physical examination P1 Profile ‘conducted by the AFP Medical Board Nr tat the AFP Medical Center (AFPMC), 2) Foreign Service Academy (FSA) Cadets Basic Qualifications 1) Third class cadets (2nd year) at PMA; b) Officer Candidates, OCC Cadets and other AFP Personnel who successfully passed the qualifying exam for FSA; ©) For civilian applicants, must be natural-bom Filipino citizens, and must pass the qualifying examinations, and endorsed by Major ‘Service Commanders for approval by the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP) for Foreign Service Academy (FSA) Cadet Training through the GHQ FSA ‘Training Selection Board; 4) Must pass the physical examination P1 Profle ‘conducted by the AFP Medical Board Nr 1 at the AFPMC. 13) Officer Candidates Page 4 of 18 pagesGicNr02, GHO, AFP dtd 22 August 2014, cont'n: 3) Officer Candidates (PAOCC, PAFOCC, PNOCC) Basic Qualifications a) —_ Baccalaureate Degree holder; b) —_Natural-born Filipino citizen; ©) 21 to 29 years of age upon admission; 4) Single and never been married, never bome or sired a child; ©) Height of not less than 5'0" (162.4om) but not ‘more than 6'4" (193.04em) both for male and female; f) Of good moral character; 9) Must pass the physical examination P1 Profle ‘conducted by the AFP Medical Board Nr ‘at the AFP Medical Center (AFPMC); fh) Must pass the Major Service qualifying examinations (PAATB, AQE, SWE, AFPSAT). 4) P2LTinthe TAS, AFP Basic Qualifications Judge Advocate General's Service (1) Member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines; (2) 25-39 years of age; (8) _Natural-bom Filipino citizen; (4) Of good moral character; (8) Height of not ess than 5'0" 152.40m) but ‘not more than 6'4" (193.04cm) both for male and female; (6) Physically, mentally and psychologically fit {or active military service; (7) Must pass the AFP Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT), ‘Medical Corps Page 5 of 18 pagesCir Nr02, GHO, AFP dtd 22 August 2014, cont! Medical Corps (1) Licensed physician; or (2) Those who qualified for Residency ‘Training Program at AFPMC and Doktor Para sa Kawal Scholarship Program; (3) _Natural-born Flipin citizen; (4) 25-30 years of age; (6) _ Height of not less than 5'0" (152.4em) but ‘not more than 6'4” (193.04em) both for male and female; (8) Of good moral character; (7) Physically, mentally, and psychologically fit for active military service; (@) Must pass the AFP Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT). Chaplain Service (1) 25-39 years of age; (2) Height of not less than 5'0" (152-4em) but rot more than 64 (198,040m); (8) Naturalborn ino citizen: (4) Of good moral character; (©) Physically, mentally, and psychologically fit for active military service, and; (©) Must pass the AFP Service Aptitude Test (aFPsan). Admitted into the practice of a ‘ministry/priesthood/imam in the Philippines for a minimum period of one year as certified by his congregation and recommended by his appropriate religious superior. ‘For Chistian Chaplain: Page 6 of 18 pagesNr 02, dtd 22, ‘cont: ‘For Chistian Chaplain: @ Must be a graduate of baccalaureate degree, and? b. Must be a graduate’ of any of the following: 1. 4-year Theological Seminary from a duly accredited theological schoolleaming institution, or; 2. Master in any theological studies from a recognized institution of leaming. For in: Must be a holder of a baccalaureate dogree and must have satisfactorily completed six (6) years of “Madrasa” or its equivalent either in local or foreign theological school. Corps of Professors (1) Holler of a Masters Degree in his field of ‘specialization, or, (2) Has an academic rank of Assistant Professor from the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges or the ‘Commission on Higher Education-accredited educational institutions, of; (3) Must have at least two (2) years teaching ‘experience in any tertiary level of education; (4) _ Must pass’ the following COP: qualifying examinations (AFPSAT, SWE and Teaching Demo). (6) 25-39 years of age; (©) Natural-bor Filipino citizen; (7) Of good moral character; (8) _ Height of not less than 510° (152.4cm) but not more than 6'4" (193.04em) both for male and female; (®) Physically, mentaly and psychologically fit for active military service; Dental Service .. Page 7 of 18 pages(CitNc02, GHA, AFP dtd 22 August 2014, contin: Dental Service (1) Aicensed Doctor of Dental Medicine; (2) Natural-born Filipino citizen; (9) Of good moral character (4) 2310 34 years of age: (5) Height of not less than 510° (152.4em) but ‘not more than 6'4” (193.04em) both for male and female; (6) _ Physically, mentally and psychologically fit for active military service; (7) Must pass the AFP Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT). Veterinary Corps (1) A.Licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine; (2) 230.34 years of age (3) Height of not less than 5'0" (152.4em) but ‘not more than 6'4" (183.04em) both for male and female; (4) Naturalbom Filipino citizen; (8) Of good moral character; (8) Physically, mentally, and psychologically fit for active military service; (7) Must pass the AFP Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAN Medical Administrative Corps (1) Arhoider of a baccalaureate degree under the following allied medical courses: Rehabilitation Science (BS in Physical Therapy, BS Jn Occupational Therapy, BS in Sports Science, BS in Speech Pathology): Laboratory Medicine and Biomedical Science (BS in Medical Technology, BS in Medical Laboratory Science); Medical Imaging Science (BS in Radiologic Technology, BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography); Social Science (BS in Psychology, BS in Sociology, BS in Social Work); Physical Science (BS in Computer Science ‘with concentration in Health Informatics, BS in Biochemistry..8S in Applied Physics with concentration in Health Physics); Food and Nutritional Science (BS in Nutrition and Dietetics and BS in Food ‘Service Administration); BS in Optometry; BS in Pharmacy, and BS in Public Heat 12) "Atleast one (1) year Page 8 of 18 pagesCir Nr 02, GHQ; AFP did 22 August 2014, cont'n: profession; 8 government Board Examinations, or; @) At least one (1) year practice in his/her Must have passed the appropriate Civil Service Eligible (Career Service Professional) for graduates of courses that do not require board examination; © 6) 21 to 27 years of age; Height of not less than 5'0° (152.4cm) but ot more than 6'4" (193.04cm) both for male and female; ) ® © fit for active military service; (10) (AFPSAT). Nurse Corps (0) @ @ @) 6) married/never sired/bome a child; © Natural-bom Filipino citizen; Of good moral character; Physically, mentally, and psychologically Must pass the AFP Service Aptitude Test A Registered Nurse; 21 to 27 years of age; Natural-bom Filipino citizen; Of good moral character, Must be single and never been Height of not less than 5'4” (162.56om) for male and 5'2" (157.48cm) for female but not more than 6'4" (193. 04cm) both for male and female, EXCEPT for those who fall short but not lower than 5'0” (152.4em) however, .. poSsesses special skills or redeeming qualities; (7) Physically, mentally and psychologically fit for active military service; (8) Must pass the AFP Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT). b. DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR... . Page 9 of 18 pages‘Cit Nr 02, GHQ, AFP did 22 August 2014, contn: b. _DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT- No person the following categories shall be appointed into the Regular and Reserve Force: 1) Those who are serving as officers, enlisted personnel, officials ‘or employees in any other capacity in the goverment or armed forces of any foreign country; any of 2). Those who were convicied for offenses involving moral ‘turpitude in miltary or civil courts; 3) Convicted in any administrative or criminal case; 4) Those who were separated from the goverment or civilian ‘service under the following conditions: 2) _Dishonorably discharged; b) Asa resut of court-martial; ©) Asa result of administrative proceedings; 4) For unsatisfactory services; and, ) Under any condition other than honorable. COMMISSION 1) REGULAR OFFICERS, 2) Philippine Military Academy Graduates (1) __Has completed the prescribed curriculum at the PMA upon the recommendation of the Supt, PMA, to Higher Headquarters subject to the approval of the President; (2) Physically, mentally and psychologically fit for active miltary service (1 Profile. b) Foreign Service Academy Graduates (1) Has completed the prescribed curriculum at the FSAV/FMTS he/she attended upon the recommendation of the Supt, PMA or the ‘sponsoring Major Service Commander to Higher Headquarters, all subject to the approval of the President; Physically, mentally and psychologically fit for active miltary service (P1 Profile) ©) Officer Candidate School Graduates... Page 10 of 18 pages.‘GinN-02, GHO, AFP did 22 August 2014, contn: ©) Officer Candidate School Graduates (7) __ Has completed the prescribed curriculum at the Major Services Officer Candidate School (PA OCS;PAF OCS;PN OCS) upon the recommendation of Major Service Commander to Higher Headquariers subject for approval of the President (2) Single and never been married; (3) Has never sired / bore a chil (4) Must not be over twenty six (26) years old reckoned on the date of appointment as a Regular Officer; (©) Physically, mentally and psychologically fit for active miltary service (P1 Profile) 4) Technical and Administrative Service (1) Judge Advocate General's Service (2) _ Has completed the prescribed Program of Instruction for TAS Pre-entry Officers Training; (b) Atleast 25 years of age but not more than 40 years of age on the date of appointment; (©) Physically, mentally and psychologically ft for active military service. 2) Medical Corps (@), Has completed the prescribed Program of Instruction for TAS Pre-enty Officers Training except those P2LTs under the Residency Training Program at AFPMC who completed the prescribed program of instruction of the Medical Service Officers Basic Miltary Orientation Course (MSOBMOC) conducted at the ‘AFP Medical Service School, AFPMC; (b) Atleast 25 years of age but not more than 40 years of age on the date of appointment; (©) Physically, mentally, and psychologically fit for active military service. (8) Chaplain Service . Page 11 of 18 pagesCit Nr02, GHQ. AFP dtd 22 August 2014, contn: (8) Chaplain Service (2) _ Has completed the prescribed Program of Instruction for TAS Pre-entry Officers Training; (b) Atleast 25 years of age but not more than 40 years of age on the date of appointment; : (©) Physically, mentally and psychologically ft {or active military service. (4) Comps of Professors (a) Commissioned Officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines may be appointed to the Corps of Professors upon their own ‘application; in which case, except as hereinafter provided in paragraph (b) of this section, they shall be appointed in the same commissioned grades they held on the date of such appointment. (©) Commissioned Officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines initially appointed in the following academic ranks shall be concurrently appointed in the corresponding grade indicated, if they hold a lower grade at the time of their appointment: 4 Professor- 0-5 (LTC) 2 Associate Professor - 0-4 (MAL) 2 Assistant Professor- 0-3 (CPT) (©) and, @ civilian applicant satisfies the following requirements: 1 Has. completed the prescribed Program of Instruction for TAS Pre-entry Officers Training: i‘ 2 Holder of a Masters Degree in his field of specialization, or; ‘i 3 Has an academic rank of Assistant Professor from the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges or the ‘Commission on Higher Education-accredited institutions, or, 4 Must have at least two (2) years teaching experience in any tertiary level of education; 5 Atleast 25 years Page 12 of 18 pagesCir Nr 02, GH, AFP dtd 22 August 2014, cont'n: 5 At least 25 years of age but not ‘more than 40 years of age on the date of appointment: & Physically, mentally and. psychologically it for active military service, (©) Dental Service (2) _ Has completed the prescribed Program of Instruction for TAS Pre-entry Officers Training; (0) Atleast 23 years of age but not more than 35 years of age on the date of appointment; (©) Physically, mentally and psychologically ft {or active military service. (6) Veterinary Corps (2) Has completed the prescribed Program of Instruction for TAS Pre-entry Officers Training; (b) Atleast 23 years of age but not more than 35 years of age on the date of appointment; (©) Physically, mentally, and psychologically fit for active military service. 7) Medical Administrative Corps. (a) _ Has completed the prescribed Program of Instruction for TAS Pre-entry Officers Training; (b) Atleast 21 years of age but not more than 29 years of age on the date of appointment; (©) Physically, mentally, and psychologically {it for active miltary service. (8) Nurse Corps. (2) _ Has completed the prescribed Program of Instruction for TAS Pre-entry Officers Training; (©) Single and never been martiedinever ‘sired’oom a child; (©) Atleast 21 years... Page 13 of 18 pages.icNe AF tn: (2) Atleast 21 years of age bit not fore thar! 29 years.of age on the date of appointment, (@) Physically, mentally and psychologically'fit for active miliary service, 2) _ RESERVE OFFICERS (@)__ Has completed the prescribed curriculum at the Major’ ‘Services Officer Candidate School (PA OCS,PAF OCS,PN OCS) ; (©) __ Must not be over thy one (31) years old on.the date of appointment as a Reserve Officer; (©) Physically, mentally and psychologically fit for. active military service (P1 Profile). d. Call to Active Duty (CAD) of Reserve Officers (1) An inactive commissioned Reserve Officer will be Called to ‘Active Duty (CAD) info the Reserve Force withthe rank equivalent in the lowest grade authorized by law forthe particular Branch of Service, subject fo the erteria for Reserve Officers for that particular Major Service. (2) A Reserve Officer will be called to active duty training for a perid of six (6) months. Upon completion of training, he/she will continue his/her tour of active duty to complete the initial three (3) years. Upon satisfactory completion of his/her tour of active duty, may be extended fora period of another three (3) years. (3) A Reserve Officer who has rendered six (6) years of continuous active military service shall, upon satisfactory completion of his/her extended tour of active duty, be granted another extension for a period of four (4) years. (@)_- Reserve Officers who have satisfactory rendered ton (10) years of continuous active commissioned miltary service shall have gained ecurty of tenure and shall not be reverted to inactive status, except upon thei own request oF for ‘cause as may be determined by a court-martial, or by the appropriate existing bodies, by provisions of law or by virtue of the operation of PD 1638, as amended, which provides. for the forced, lateral attrition of officers based on exigencies ofthe service, up tothe time they have reached the compulsory retirement of thity (30) years of service or fifty sx (56) ‘years of age, whichever comes later, but not later than sixty (60) years of ago. 7. PROCEDURES @ Quota Determinetion 1) Supt. PMA Is authorized to recommend the number of incoming cadets not to exceed three hundred ~fiy (350) cadets, at any one time in a yest. 2) The Major Service Commanders... Page 14 of 18 pagesGH P did 22 Ay 2) The Major Service Commanders and Chiets of the respective TAS shail determine their personne! dnd technical requirements based on the Authorized ‘Troop Strength. vis-A-vis the projected vacancies for the year. They shall present and rationalize the requirement for personnel procurement subject to the approval of the Chief of Staff, 3) _ For the Major Services, the quota shall be determined by ‘computing the AFP requirement for the year, less the number of PMA and FSAFMTS cadets expected to graduate within the year. 4) An admission quota of up to twenty percent (20%) for fernale ‘admissions into PMA and OCS (PA, PAF, PN), pursuant to RA 9710 "Magna Carta for Women b. Recruitment 1) The PMA, Major Services and the TAS shall conduct! information drives regularly and may empioy other recruitment strategies in order to attract potential applicants. 2) The AFPPPW shall be continually improved and promoted in ‘order to attract more applicants. Selection 1) _ Qualified applicants may _ initially undergo medical examinations at any authorized-miltary hospital, accessible to the applicants. However, the conduct of the final medical examinations shall be administered by authorized military hospital, pursuant to existing AFP Rules and Regulations (AFPR-G 136-963; Standards (of Physical Examination in the AFP). 2) The initial screening and selection of candidates shall include the following: 2) Conduct of limited physical examination to detect ‘obvious physical defects which are grounds for disqualification from entering the military service; b) Conduct of qualifying examinations as required by the Branch of Service to which the candidate desires to apply. 3) The finial screening and selection of candidates shall include the following: a) Complete Medical Examination; b) Physical Fitness Test; ©) Evaluation of Records Page 15 of 18 pagesGir! 114, cont: ©) Evaluation of Records and Board Interview by respective Acceptance Boards. 4. Appointment 1) PMA Cadets - Supt, PMA will recommend successful spptoants to Higher Headquarters subject to the approval ofthe Present. Tey shall be ‘appointed as cadets on the 1° day of April and will be addressed as Fourth (4") Class. Cadets joining the CCAFP. They will receive pay and allowances as Cadets, with the ‘equivalent to the salary grade, as provided by law. 2) Civitan Grantees sent to FSA - Upon recommendation by the ‘sponsoring Major Service to Higher Headquarters, selected candidates shall be appointed ‘as P2LTs by the endorsing/sponsoring Major Service, and shall receive pay and allowances as P2LT with the equivalent to the salary grade as provided by law. They shall be carried in the Moming Report of the sponsoring Major Service. 3) __ OCS Candidates - Upon recommendation of the Major Service ‘Commanders to Higher Headquarters, selected candidates shall be appointed as P2LT land be addressed as such until they are Ordered/Called to Active Duty. They shall receive pay and allowances as P2LTs with the equivalent tothe salary grade, as provided by law. 4) __TAS Candidates - Upon recommendation by the TOCSAFP to CSAFP, qualified candidates shall be appointed as Probationary Second Lieutenants (P2L7) to undergo Probationary Officers Training or Residency Training Program at the AFPMC, as the case maybe. They shall receive pay and allowances as P2LT with the ‘equivalent salary grade as provided by law. Their appointment as P2LT shall be deemed terminated upon approval of their commission and subsequent order to duty into the Regular Force, with the rank equivalent to the lowest grade authorized by law for the particular TAS. 2. Training - Major Services shall program the convening dates of their respective schools in coordination with Higher Headquarters (thru DCS for Education and ‘raining, J8), to ensure that the completion of their Program of Instructions are ‘synchronized and conducted only after the PMA graduation of that particular year. f° Commission 1) Cadets who have successfully completed the prescribed ‘curiculum at the Philippine Miltary Acedemy and upon the recommendation of Supt, PMA to Higher Headquarters shall be recommended for commission into the Regular Force, subject to the approval of the President. Upon approval of their commission, they ‘shall be ordered to duty in their respective Branches of Service. 2) “The PMA and Major Services Page 16 of 18 pagesdid 22 201 2) _The PMA and Major Services’ training institutions shall submit 4 list of successful candidates to Higher Headquarters to be recommended for Regular/Reserve commission, subject to the approval of the President, one (1) month prior to the Completion of thelr Program of Instructions. 3) Probationary Second Lieutenants coming from the Technical and Administrative Services, may apply for commission upon the recommendation of their respective Chiefs of Corps/Services, afier completion of their Probationary Officers Training and mentorship program, or those who have completed the prescribed Program of instructions. for Medical Service Officers. Basic Miltary Orientaon Course (MSOBMOC), conducted at the AFP Medical Service School, AFPMC, as the case maybe. g._ Call to Adiive Duty - The Major Services shall establish their respective procedural provisions and constitute a Selection Committee/Board to conduct the screening and selection of the best qualified Inactive Commissioned Officers who ‘deserve to be recommended for CAD. & RESPONSIBILITY a. The Supt PMA, Major Service Commanders and Chiefs of the respective TAS, shall program and’ implement their respective personnel procurement and shall maintain their respective troop strength at a level not exceeding the approved Authorized Troop Strength (ATS). b. The yearly approved ATS shall be released by the DCS for Operations, JS to the Major Services and TAS Commanders for appropriate programming and implementation, with a copy furnished to the DCS for Personnel, J1 for monitoring Purposes. The Major Service/Unified Command Commanders shall establish @ centralized AFP-wide Recruitment Center capable of conducting initial medical ‘examinations, to applicants to the PMA, Major Service OCS and the TAS. d. Cognizant staff at the Unified Commands shall render appropriate staff support to ensure expeditious and effective personnel procurement process. 1) _DCS for Personnel, J1 - Faciitate the release of funds and Issuance of directives related to personnel procurement. 2) DCS for Intoligerice, J2 - Initiate the conduct of Complete ‘Background Investigations (CBIs) to all applicants. 3)___DCS for Logistics, J4 - Provide logistical requirements during the conduct of various trainings 4) DCS for Education . Page 17 of 18 pages‘GicNr02, GHO, AEP did 22 August 2014, contin: 4) DCS for Education and Training, J8 (@) Formulate Training Directives; (b) Release the Training Fund Support; (©) OPR for the conduct and supervision of various trainings. 5) The Surgeon General - direct all concerned units for the ‘conduct of Medical Examinations. 6) The Adjutant General — publish all implementing orders relative to this Ciroular. ©. __ Management and Fiscal Office (MFO) — Facilitate the release of pay and allowances of procured military officers. f._ CEISSAFP Is responsible for maintaining the AFPPPW in ‘coordination with the Procurement Branch of the Major Services and DCS for Personnel, a, ‘The PMA, Major Services and the TAS are responsible for providing data or information to be published nthe AFPPPW. 9. RESCISSION ~ All Circulars, rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions ofthis Circular are hereby modified or rescinded accordingly. 10. EFFECTIVITY -This Circular shall take effect upon publication. BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE: OFFICIAL: GREGORIO PIO P CATAPANG JR. General AFP Chief of Stat R Al ler General, AFP Adjutant Gengsal DISTRIBUTION: Page 18 of 18 pages