LESSON

OBJECTIVES
 Know the brief history of the AFP
 Know the Chain of Command and
AFP Organizational Structure
 Discuss the Mission and functions
of the AFP
 Discuss the Mission and functions
of the Major Services of the AFP
 SCOPE OF
PRESENTATION
 Brief History of the AFP
 AFP Organization and Chain of
Command
 Mission and Functions of the AFP
 GHQ and the Joint, Special and
Technical Staffs
 AFP Wide Service Support Units
 AFP Unified Commands
 AFP Major Services and their
Mission and Functions
BRIEF HISTORY
 PHILIPPINE
REVOLUTIONARY ARMY

– The Tejeros Convention on 22

March 1987 gave birth to the
Philippine Army.
COMMONWEALTH ARMY
- Commonwealth Act Nr 1 or the
National Defense Act was
signed into law by President
Manuel L Quezon and became
the basis for the creation of the
Commonwealth Army.
POST WAR ARMED FORCES

- In 1948, Executive Order 94

dated 4 October 1947 mandated
the organization of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE
“The Armed Forces of the Philippines
is the protector of the people and the State.
Its goal is to secure the sovereignty of the
State and the integrity of the national
territory.” (Art II, Sec 3)
 SUPREMACY OF
CIVILIAN AUTHORITY

“Civilian authority is, at all

times, supreme over the
military.” (Art II, Sec 3)
 CHAIN OF COMMAND
“The President shall be the Commander-in-
Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
and whenever it becomes necessary, he may
call out such Armed Forces to prevent and
suppress lawless violence, invasion or
rebellion.” (Art VII, Sec 18).
 CHAIN OF COMMAND
The Secretary of National Defense exercises
supervision and control over the Armed
Forces of the Philippines. Charge with the
responsibility of directing, planning and
supervising the National Defense program
 CHAIN OF COMMAND
The Chief of Staff, AFP is the
highest military officer in the
AFP. He has command and
control over all the elements of
the AFP.
 CHAIN OF COMMAND
He executes the President’s command
functions in relation to military
strategy, tactics and operations and
acts as the immediate adviser to the
Secretary of National Defense.
 CHAIN OF COMMAND
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE AFP

SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE

CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE AFP

 CHAIN OF COMMAND
 COMDR-IN-CHIEF: H.E FERDINAND R MARCOS JR
 SEC OF DND: JOSE C FAUSTINO JR
 C OF S AFP:LTGEN BARTOLOME VICENTE O BACARRO AFP
 CGPA: LTGEN ROMEO S BRAWNER AFP
 COMDR RESCOM PA:MGEN FERNANDO V FELIPE AFP
 GRP COMDR 3RCDG:
COL REYNALDO R MALAPAD ARM (GSC) PA
 302 CDC DIRECTOR: MAJOR WILLIAM M DULAY CE PA
 DCT ROTCU COMDT: MAJOR WILLIAM M DULAY CE PA
 MISSION
AND FUNCTIONS
OF THE AFP
 To uphold the sovereignty of the state, support the
Constitution and defend the territory of the Republic of the
Philippines against all enemies foreign or domestics.
 To advance the national aims, interest and policies.
 To effectively plan for the organization, maintenance,
development of its active and reserve forces for national
security.
 To perform such other duties as the President may direct.
 GHQ, AFP
CHIEF OF STAFF
DEPUTY
CHIEF OF STAFF

AFP JOINT STAFF

J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7
AFP SPECIAL & TECHNICAL STAFF
TAG TPMG CSS CHA C, CHS C, AFPMIC TJAG
TSG TCDS CNAFP QMSGRS TCE

PERSONAL STAFF
TIG PIO AFPSM AIDE
 THE GENERAL
HEADQUARTERS
(GHQ)
 THE GENERAL HEADQUARTERS (GHQ)

 Provide direction and control to

the Armed Forces of the
Philippines
 THE GENERAL HEADQUARTERS (GHQ)

 Formulatethe plans and programs for

the guidance of the three (3) Major
Service and other units of the AFP.
 THE GENERAL HEADQUARTERS (GHQ)

 Provide AFP-wide support to include

admin, intelligence, training, logistics,
technical and special services.
 Vice– Chief of Staff – Assists the CSAFP and
performs duties in the absence of the CSAFP.

 Deputy Chief of Staff – is designated by the

CSAFP. He exercises general supervision over
the general, special, administrative and
technical staff services.
 Secretary of Joint Staff – Assists in
professional, technical and other functional
areas included in, but narrower than the
broad fields of interest of the Joint Staff
officers and largely relating to technical,
administrative and branch matter.
 THE AFP JOINT STAFF

 DCS for Personnel, J1 – Assists the

CSAFP in the attainment of AFP
personnel objectives.
 DCS for Intelligence, J2 – Responsible for
the formulation of intelligence policies,
plans and programs, and exercises control
over all military intelligence units/offices in
the AFP.
 DCS for Operation, J3 – Responsible
for planning, coordinating and
supervising all operations of the AFP.
 DCS for Logistics, J4 – Advises
the CSAFP on matters pertaining
to logistical needs of the AFP
units.
DCS for Plans, J5 – In charge with
the preparation of long range
policies and plans of the AFP.
 DCS for Communication Electronics
and Information System, J6 – Assists
the CSAFP in the formulation of
policies, preparation of plans and
supervision of communication-
electronics activities of the AFP. 
 DCS for Retirees and Reserve Force
Development, J7– Plans and
formulates policies pertaining to the
development of all Reservists and the
Retirees affair of the AFP
 THE
ADMINISTRATIVE
STAFF
 THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
 The Adjutant General (TAG) – Maintains and
manages official records of the AFP.

 The Provost Marshall General (TPMG) –

Advises the CSAFP on promulgation/
enforcement of laws, orders and regulations for
the maintenance of order and discipline.
 THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

 Chief Special Services (CSS) - Plans and

supervises programs to develop and maintain the
physical and mental well-being of the personnel
and provide entertainment sport and recreational
activities for the AFP.
 THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
 Chief Historical Activities – Plans, coordinates,
supervises and executes the historical programs of the
AFP. 

 Chief Chaplain Service (CCHS) – Advises the CSAFP

on religious moral character guidance in the AFP. 
 THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
 Chief, AFP Management Information Center
(C, AFPMIC) – Provides management
information necessary in the formulation of
policies and in decision making, particularly for
strategic planning, operations and management
control areas. 
 THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
 The Judge Advocate General (TJAG) –
Serves as the Chief Law Officer of the AFP and
the Chief legal adviser of the Secretary of
National Defense on military matters, he
supervises the system of military justice
throughout the AFP.
 THE TECHNICAL STAFF 
 The Surgeon General (TSG) – Plans,
coordinates, and supervises all activities of the
Medical Service for the CSAFP to achieve
maximum result for efficient service.
 THE TECHNICAL STAFF 
 The Chief Communication Electronics and Information
System (TCCEIS) – Assists the CSAFP in the formulation
of policies, preparation of plans and supervision of
communication-electronics activities of the AFP. 
 The Chief Dental Services (TCDS) – Plans, coordinates
and supervises the activities of the AFP Dental Service for
the CSAFP.
 THE TECHNICAL STAFF 

 The Chief Nurse, AFP (CNAFP) – Assists the

CSAFP in the formulation of policies and in
planning, coordinating and supervising all
matters pertaining to the Nurse Corps, AFP and
Nursing Service. 
 THE TECHNICAL STAFF 
 The Quarter Master Graves Registration Company
(QMSGRC) – Provides services for the proper disposition of
deceased AFP personnel and the operation and maintenance
of AFP cemeteries.
 The Chief of Engineers (TCE) – Supervises all construction
required for national defense including land and seacoast.
AFP WIDE SERVICE
SUPPORT UNITS
(AFPWSSUs)
AFP WIDE SERVICE SUPPORT UNITS (AFPWSSUs)

 Intelligence Service AFP (ISAFP)

 AFP Medical Center (AFPMC)
 Philippine Military Academy (PMA)
 AFP Joint Command and Staff College (AFP JCSC)
Communication Electronics and Information System
Service AFP (CEISSAFP)
 AFP Centralized Construction Center (AFPCCC)
 AFP Research and Development Center (AFPRDC)
 AFP WIDE SERVICE SUPPORT UNITS (AFPWSSUs)
 AFP Finance Center (AFPFC)
 AFP Dental Service (AFPDS)
 AFP Commissary and Exchange Service (AFPCES)
 AFP Mapping Center (AFPMC)
 Civil Relations Service, AFP (CRSAFP)
 AFP Reserve Command (AFPRESCOM)
 Presidential Security Group (PSG)
 Office of Ethical Standard and Public Accountability (OESPA)
AFP UNIFIED
COMMAND
 AFP UNIFIED COMMAND
 Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM)
 Southern Luzon Command (SOLCOM)
 Western Command (WESCOM)
 Central Command (CENCOM)
 Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
 NCR Command (NCRCOM)
THE MAJOR SERVICES
  PHILIPPINE ARMY (PA)
In Charge with the development
of the regular and reserve
ground forces of the AFP. 
 PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE (PAF)
In charge with the development
of the air elements of the AFP 
  PHILIPPINE NAVY (PN)
In charge with the development
of naval elements of the AFP
 MISSION OF THE
PHILIPPINE ARMY
 MISSION OF THE PHILIPPINE ARMY

 To organize, train and equip army forces

for the conduct of prompt and sustain
land combat operations.
 To develop tactics, doctrines, procedures,
techniques and equipments needed by the
Army for field operation.
 MISSION OF THE PHILIPPINE ARMY

 To train, organize and equip army

reserve units and make them mobilizable
in lesser span of time.
 To perform such other function as higher
authorities may direct.
 MISSION OF THE
PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE
 MISSION OF PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE
 To organize, train and equip air forces for the
conduct of prompt and sustained operation in the air.
 To organize, train and equip air forces for close
support of ground forces.
 To develop doctrines, procedures, tactics, techniques
and equipments for join operation peculiar to the air
force.
 MISSION OF PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE

 To furnish serial photograph for

cartographic purposed.

 Toperform such other function as higher

authority may direct.
MISSION OF THE
PHILIPPINE NAVY
 MISSION OF PHILIPPINE NAVY
 To organize, train and equip, maintain and operate naval
forces and naval aircrafts including naval reserve, and
assistance required by the other components of the AFP
in accomplishment of their mission.

 To develop doctrines, procedures and naval equipment

of joint operation and the doctrine and procedures for
amphibious operation.
 MISSION OF PHILIPPINE NAVY

 To be responsible for the naval phases of the

reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare and
the protection of shipping.

 To perform such other duties as higher

authorities may direct.
AFP COMPONENTS
 AFP COMPONENTS
 REGULAR COMPONENT - Consists of all standing
forces as directed by the President.

 RESERVE COMPONENT - Consists of members of the

reserve units in the major services of the AFP and the AFP
wide-support and separate units and affiliated reserve units
as the President may authorize. The organization of
Reserve Land, Sea and Air Units shall in so far as
practicable, be that of the present Table of Organization &
Equipment (TOE) or Table of Distribution and Allowances
(TDA) of units in the regular forces of the major services.
SUMMARY
 BRIEF HISTORY
 AFP ORGANIZATION
 AFP MISSION/FUNCTION
 GHQ AND AFP JOINT STAFF
 AFP SPECIAL STAFF
 AFP WIDE SUPPORT AND SVC UNIT
 AFP AREA/UNIFIED COMMANDS
 AFP MAJOR SVC, PA, PAF, PN
END OF PRESENTATION
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