Questions and Answers
What is the age range for the Second Category Reserve according to Republic Act 7077?
Which of the following is NOT a category of reserve force units?
What training does the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) provide?
Military training to tertiary level students.
The Literacy Training Service is a mandatory component of the NSTP.
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Where is the Army Reserve Command located?
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What is the age requirement for the First Category Reserve?
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The NSTP Act was enacted in the year ______.
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What is the age range for the First Category Reserve?
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Which Republic Act established the National Service Training Program (NSTP)?
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What age do individuals start becoming part of the Second Category Reserve?
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Name one of the three components of the NSTP.
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The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is mandatory for all tertiary level students.
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What is the required duration for each NSTP program component?
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The Army Reserve Command is located in ______.
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Which category does a citizen soldier aged 52 years fall under?
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Study Notes
Republic Act 7077 - Reservist Act
- Enacted on June 27, 1991, creating the Citizens Armed Force of the Philippines.
- Establishes three categories of reserve forces based on age and ability:
- First Category Reserve: Able-bodied reservists aged 18 to 35.
- Second Category Reserve: Able-bodied reservists aged 36 to 51.
- Third Category Reserve: Able-bodied reservists over 51.
Classification of Reserve Force Units
- Ready Reserve: Composed of citizen soldiers mainly from the First Category Reserve.
- Standby Reserve: Composed of citizen soldiers primarily from the Second and Third Category Reserves.
- Retired Reserve: Composed of citizens who qualify for retirement due to service length, age, or disability.
Citizen Soldiers
- Graduates of ROTC programs, basic military training, retired military personnel, and honored WWII guerillas are included as citizen soldiers.
- Also includes commissioned and non-commissioned officers under the Affiliated Reserves and graduates of the National Defense College of the Philippines.
Army, Naval, and Air Force Reserve Commands
- Army Reserve Command: Located at Camp General Mariano Riego de Dios, Tanza, Cavite.
- Naval Reserve Command: Located at 230 Cabildo St, Intramuros, Manila.
- Air Force Reserve Command: Based at Air Force City, Clark Airbase, Pampanga.
- Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command: Located at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
National Service Training Program (NSTP)
- Established by Republic Act No. 9163 to create a national service training program for tertiary level students.
- Covers all male and female students in baccalaureate or two-year technical-vocational courses in public and private institutions.
Declaration of Policy
- The government serves to protect its citizens, with citizens bearing the responsibility to defend the state.
NSTP Program Components
- NSTP components must be completed as a requirement for graduation.
- Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC): Provides military training to motivate and prepare students for national defense; now optional and voluntary.
- Literacy Training Service: Intended to promote literacy and civic responsibility among students.
- Each component has a duration of two semesters, kicking off in the school year 2002-2003.
Implementation and Governance
- Overseen by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of National Defense (DND).
- Signed into law by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Republic Act 7077 - Reservist Act
- Enacted on June 27, 1991, creating the Citizens Armed Force of the Philippines.
- Establishes three categories of reserve forces based on age and ability:
- First Category Reserve: Able-bodied reservists aged 18 to 35.
- Second Category Reserve: Able-bodied reservists aged 36 to 51.
- Third Category Reserve: Able-bodied reservists over 51.
Classification of Reserve Force Units
- Ready Reserve: Composed of citizen soldiers mainly from the First Category Reserve.
- Standby Reserve: Composed of citizen soldiers primarily from the Second and Third Category Reserves.
- Retired Reserve: Composed of citizens who qualify for retirement due to service length, age, or disability.
Citizen Soldiers
- Graduates of ROTC programs, basic military training, retired military personnel, and honored WWII guerillas are included as citizen soldiers.
- Also includes commissioned and non-commissioned officers under the Affiliated Reserves and graduates of the National Defense College of the Philippines.
Army, Naval, and Air Force Reserve Commands
- Army Reserve Command: Located at Camp General Mariano Riego de Dios, Tanza, Cavite.
- Naval Reserve Command: Located at 230 Cabildo St, Intramuros, Manila.
- Air Force Reserve Command: Based at Air Force City, Clark Airbase, Pampanga.
- Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command: Located at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
National Service Training Program (NSTP)
- Established by Republic Act No. 9163 to create a national service training program for tertiary level students.
- Covers all male and female students in baccalaureate or two-year technical-vocational courses in public and private institutions.
Declaration of Policy
- The government serves to protect its citizens, with citizens bearing the responsibility to defend the state.
NSTP Program Components
- NSTP components must be completed as a requirement for graduation.
- Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC): Provides military training to motivate and prepare students for national defense; now optional and voluntary.
- Literacy Training Service: Intended to promote literacy and civic responsibility among students.
- Each component has a duration of two semesters, kicking off in the school year 2002-2003.
Implementation and Governance
- Overseen by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of National Defense (DND).
- Signed into law by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
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Prepare for your NSTP1 prelims with this comprehensive reviewer. This quiz covers key concepts related to Republic Act 7077, focusing on the different categories of reservists in the Philippines. Test your knowledge on the Citizens Armed Force and the requirements for each reserve category.
