A.

Identify the following:

1. Sec 4 and 38 Article 2 1987 Constitution

 Section 4, Article 2, 1987 Constitution

 “The prime duty of the government is to serve and protect the people. The Government
may call upon the people to defend the State”
 Section 38, 1987 Constitution
 ROTC – Military training for students enrolled in colleges, universities and similar
institutions of learning is mandatory pursuant to the provisions of National Defense Act
and the 1987 Constitution.

2. RA 7077 of 1991 sections 3,4 and 5.

 RA 7077, Sec 3
 The Citizen Armed Force shall be provided maximum opportunity to participate in
safeguarding the security of the state and in assisting in socio-economic development.

 RA 7077, Sec 4
 The citizen’s Armed Force shall be so organized, trained, develop and maintained as to
ensure their readiness to immediately respond to the call of service

 RA 7077, Sec 5
 The state shall promote and develop public support and awareness of the important
role of the citizen armed force as protector of the people and the state

3.RA 9163, section 2

 RA 9163, Sec 2
 Recognizing the youth’s vital role in nation-building, the state shall promote civic
consciousness among the youth and shall develop their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism, nationalism
and advance their involvement in public and civic affairs.

B. Enumerate the following

-Mission of Citizen Armed Forces

 Provide the base for expansion of the AFP in the event of war, invasion or rebellion.
 Assist in relief & rescue operations during disasters or calamities.
 Assist in the socio-economic development.
 Assist in the operations & maintenance of gov’t & private utilities in furtherance of overall
mission.

- 3 categories of reservist

 First Category - composed of able-bodied reservists whose ages are between 18 to 35 years.
 Second Category - composed of able-bodied reservists who are between 36 to 51 years of age.
 Third Category – composed of able-bodied reservists who are 52 to 65 years of age.
- 3 types of Reserve Units

 The Ready Reserve which is composed of citizen soldiers belonging mostly to the First Category.
 The Standby Reserve which is composed of citizen soldiers belonging mostly to the Second
Category Reserve and the Third category Reserve. However, Basic ROTC graduates belong to
Standby Reserve.
 The Retired Reserve which is composed of Officers and Enlisted Personnel who were
compulsory and optionally retired from the active military service and those honorably
separated members of the PA upon their voluntary act, will be integrated in the PA Reserve
Force; and as such shall be given reserve unit assignments and designated mobilization centers.

-5 Benefits of ROTC Program

 Exempted from the mandatory Military Registration and Training as mandated in Article VI
under RA 7077.
 Enlisted into the Standby Reserve Force of the province.
 Opportunity to pursue a military career as a commissioned officer of the Reserve Force upon
completion of his academic degree and secured his professional license.
 Opportunity to volunteer in the Ready Reserve Battalion and become an active partner in local
security management and can assist in socio-economic development activities of the locality.
 Pursue his ROTC Career and avail of the Advance ROTC Program to further develop his
leadership potentials and military skills and possible commission ship in the active regular force.

-8 ROTC benefits

 SOP Number 08, HPA dated 26 April 2018, Subject: Philippine Army Advance ROTC Cadets
Incentives Program. The recipient based on this SOP shall receive Php 12,000.00 per semester
during the prescribed two-year Advance ROTC Course unless sooner terminated by competent
authority.
 ROTC Scholarship- Corps Commander (free tuition fee )
 Cultural Understanding Leadership Program (CULP) to Guam
 An opportunity to be in the regular force after graduation in the academe
 Learn leadership skills, discipline and training
 An opportunity to be a leader
 Receive recognition and awards
 Join the Philippine Army in the conduct of civic and public affairs activities.

-Reservists Benefits

 Has the chance to take professional military educational courses.

 Join the Philippine Army in the conduct of civic and public affairs activities.
 Entitled to receive military awards, medals and ribbons.
 Entitled for reservist ID Cards issued by the Adjutant General, PA.
 Authorize to avail AFPCES goods and services tax free but present your Res ID.
 Entitled to receive subsistence allowance (150/day), free hospitalization and full military honors
in case of death while on Active-Duty Status.
 Authorize to avail the AFP transient and recreational facilities nationwide.
  Entitled to receive CCIE (Uniform) during Active-Duty Training.
 Entitled to avail discount on permit to carry firearms fees at FEU, Camp Crame;
 Entitled to avail the flight of C130.
 Can participate in State Partnership Program that links reservist with foreign nations (Hawaii,
Guam and Philippines)

-18 various AFPOS specialization and Special Skills in Philippine Army.

1. Infantry
2. Cavalry
3. Field Artillery
4. Corps of Engineer
5. Military intelligence
6. Ordnance Service
7. Quarter Master Service
8. Finance Service
9. Adjutant General Service
10. Army Aviation
11. Explosives Ordnance Disposal
12. Scout Ranger
13. Special Forces
14. Airborne
15. K-9 Unit
16. Army Band
17. Army Athletes
18. Technical Service