Republic Act 9163 is an act establishing the National Training Program (NSTP) for the tertiary

level students, amending for the purpose of Republic Act No. 7077, Presidential Decree No. 1706, and for
other purposes.

Sec 2. R. A 9163 hereby affirms the prime duty of the government to serve and protect its citizens.

Sec. 4. R. A. 9163 there is hereby established a National Service Training Program (NSTP), which
shall form part of the curricula of all baccalaureate degree courses and at of least two (2) year technical –
vocational courses and is a requisite for graduation, consisting of the following service components.

Sec. 15(4) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 323 likewise provides that it is the duty and
responsibility 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.

Pursuant to Section 12 Republic Act No. 9163 otherwise known as the National Service
Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001, CHED, TESDA, and DND in consultation with concerned
government agencies, the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC),
Coordinating Council of Private Educational Association of the Philippines (COCOPEA), NGOs,
promulgate the following IRR to implement the provisions of this Act.

Sec 1, Rule I, IRR to R. A. 9163 (Guiding Principle). While the prime duty of the
government to serve and protect its citizens, in turn, it shall be the responsibility of all citizens to defend
the security of the state, and in the fulfillment thereof, the government may require each citizen to render
personal military or civil service.

Sec 2. Rule I, IRR to R. A. 9163 ( Role of the Youth)

1. In recognition of the vital role of the youth in nation building, the state shall promote civic
consciousness among them and shall develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and
social being. It shall inculcate the ideals of patriotism, nationalism, and advance their
involvement in public and civic affairs

Sec. 4, Rule III, IRR to R. A. 9163 (Coverage)

1. All incoming freshmen students, male and female, starting School Year (SY) 2002 –2003,
enrolled in any baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year Technical – Vocational or associate
courses, are required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice as a graduation
requirement.

State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), shall offer the ROTC Program and at least one (1) other
NSTP component.
Sec. 11, Rule V, IRR to R. A. 9163 (Organization of NSTP Graduates):
1. Graduates of the ROTC components of the NSTP shall belong to the National Service Reserve
Corps (NSRC) and could be tapped by the for literacy and civic welfare activities, through the
joint efforts of DND, CHED and TESDA, in coordination with DILG, DSWD and other
concerned agencies/ associations.

Sec. 13, Rule VI, IRR to R. A. 9163 (Transitory Provisions):

1. 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 shall be covered by the
NSTP law.

BRIEF HISTORY OF AFP

The AFP identifies itself with the Filipino people’s historical struggles for freedom and justice and their
vigilance against any attempt to violate the country’s integrity and sovereignty.

The AFP, as the embodiment of the cherished martial values and traditions of the Filipino people, traces
its roots to certain historical events foremost of which is the Battle of Mactan on 27 April 1521

The Dagohoy, Revolt in 1744, the Muslim resistance and other similar uprisings against Spanish
colonialism,.

The founding of the Katipunan on 07 July 1892 by Andres Bonifacio.

The Tejeros Convention on 22 March 1897

The Philippine Navy was created on 20 May 1898

On 12 June 1898, the Philippine Independence was declared at Kawit, Cavite.

The Philippine Military Academy was organized on 25 October 1898. By virtue of the National Defense
Act enacted officially on 21 December 1935, The Armed Forces of the Philippines was created.

The Philippine Air Force was later established on 01 July 1947

MISSION OF THE AFP

TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE AND SECURE THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATE AND THE
INTEGRITY OF THE NATIONAL TERRITORY.
CHAIN OF COMMAND

The President is the Commander-In-Chief of the AFP. He/She exercises strategic

direction over the personnel and the resources of the military establishments through the Secretary of the
Department of National Defense, who also represents his/her in the executive function and in the
supervision of the Defense Program of the country.

The Chief of Staff, AFP executes the command functions of the President in relation to strategy,
tactics and operations. He is also the immediate adviser of the Secretary of National Defense Program as
prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense. The Chief of Staff has command and control over all the
elements of the AFP.

AFP COMPOSITION
Armed Forces of the Philippines shall be composed of the Regular Force and Reserve Force components.

The Regular Force is the permanent military organization which is maintained in time of peace and war.

The Reserve Force is the military organization that will come up physical existence only upon
mobilization as may be called upon by the Commander-In-Chief due to state of national emergency such
as war or widespread disorder.

PHIL ARMY MISSION

“To organize, train, equip and provide Army Forces for the conduct of prompt and sustained security
operation independently or jointly with other AFP units in order to accomplish the AFP mission.”.

“ To conduct prompt and sustained air operations in support of the AFP mission.”

”To organize, train, equip, deploy and maintain forces for prompt and sustained naval and maritime
operations in support of the AFP mission.”

AFP RESERVE COMMAND

AFPRESCOM is mandated to provide direction for the development, administration, organization,

training, maintenance and utilization of the Citizen Armed Forces as a base for the rapid expansion of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines in times of emergency

The AFP Reservist Act (Republic Act Number 7077) on 27 June 1991

The AFP Reservist Act or RA Nr. 7077 provided for the reorganization of the AFP Reserve Force into
four (4) major components, namely: the Army Reserve, the Navy Reserve, the Air Force Reserve
Army Reserve Command (ARESCOM)
- premised on a dedication to service, faced with the challenge of being in a constant state of readiness
and responsiveness if it is to back up the regular army.

Air Force Reserve Command (AFRESCOM)

- is actively involved in the administration and utilization of the air reservist responding and acting
quickly to rescue calls whenever and wherever disaster occurs.

NAVAL RESERVE COMMAND

Naval Reserve Command (NAVRESCOM)

- tasked to oversee and administer all naval reservists in our country, in order to provide the navy not only
a base for expansion in the event of war, invasion, rebellion, or disaster and calamity relief but also to
assist in socio-economic development of the country

8 NAVAL RESERVE CENTER

Naval Reserve Center Northern Luzon

(Naval Detachment Bonuan, Dagupan City)

Naval Reserve Center National Capital Region

(Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City)

Naval Reserve Center National Capital Region

(Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City)

Naval Reserve Center West

(Palawan)

Naval Reserve Center Eastern Visayas

(Cebu City) entire Visayas, Leyte. Samar

Naval Reserve Center Western Visayas

(Ilo-ilo)
Naval Reserve Center Western Mindanao
(Zamboanga City ) Mindanao Areas

Naval Reserve Center Eastern Mindanao

(Davao City) Davao up to Sarangani