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What is the purpose of RA 9163 (NSTP Act of 2011)?
To enhance consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth.
All students are required to complete two NSTP components for graduation.
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the NSTP?
Who issues the serial number for CWTS and LTS graduates?
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The _______ is designed to provide military training to tertiary level students.
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What type of training does the Literacy Training Service (LTS) provide?
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How many units is each NSTP component credited for per semester?
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SK officials are exempted from taking the NSTP course.
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Study Notes
NSTP Overview
- RA 9163, or the NSTP Act of 2011, addresses public concerns regarding ROTC reforms.
- Signed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on July 23, 2002.
- Implementation began in the school year 2002-2003 for all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
Purpose of NSTP
- Aims to enhance defense preparedness and service ethics in youth.
- Encourages active youth contributions to community welfare through training in three components.
NSTP Components
- Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): Focuses on military training to prepare students for national defense service.
- Literacy Training Service (LTS): Trains students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to children and out-of-school youth.
- Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS): Involves activities for the welfare and betterment of community life.
Student Participation Requirements
- First-year students (male and female) in baccalaureate or two-year programs must complete one NSTP component to graduate.
- Each component is undertaken for two academic semesters, worth three units per semester (54-90 training hours).
- Students who completed ROTC can switch to CWTS or LTS, given they finish the respective series of courses (CWTS 1 & 2 or LTS 1 & 2).
Exemptions and Documentation
- Elected or appointed youth officials (Kabataan Officials) in good standing are exempt from NSTP requirements.
- SK officials must submit documented reports of community programs, projects, and activities during their term.
Grading and Certification
- NSTP units do not impact the Grade Point Average (GPA) of graduating students.
- Students who complete NSTP receive a SERIAL NUMBER on their Transcript of Records (TOR).
- CHED issues serial numbers for CWTS and LTS graduates, while the Department of National Defense issues them for ROTC.
Summer Program Option
- A Summer Program (OSP) can replace the two-semester requirement, contingent upon the school's and AFP's capabilities.
Legal Foundations
- Based on RA 10742, known as the SK Reform Act of 2015, all Sangguniang Kabataan (youth councils) are impacted by these guidelines.
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This quiz covers the National Service Training Program, focusing on RA 9163 (NSTP Act of 2011) and its significance for tertiary students. It highlights the requirements for Kabataan officials and their responsibilities. Test your knowledge on this essential reform in the ROTC program and its impact on civic engagement.
