AFP Mandate, Mission, Function, and Organization PDF

AFP MANDATE, MISSION, FUNCTION, AND ORGANIZATION CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION times and vows to uphold and defend the Constitution. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987)...

AFP MANDATE, MISSION, FUNCTION, AND ORGANIZATION CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION times and vows to uphold and defend the Constitution. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987) THE PRESIDENT IS THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF Government of the Republic of the THE AFP Philippines refers to the corporate - He exercises strategic direction over the governmental entity through which the personnel and the resources of the military functions of government are exercised establishments through the Secretary of the throughout the Philippines, including, save Department of National Defense, who as the contrary appears from the context, exercises supervision and control over the AFP. the various arms through which political He supervises the National Defense program of authority is made effective in the Philippines, the country and the maintenance of peace and whether pertaining to the autonomous order. regions, the provincial, city, municipal or barangay subdivisions or other forms of local DECLARATION OF POLICIES government. National Government refers to the entire (EO 292 Chapter 6 - AFP) Section 33 machinery of the central government, as The AFP’s primary functions are to uphold the distinguished from the different forms of sovereignity of the Philippines, support the local governments. Constitution, and defend the country againts all Local Government refers to the political enemies, both foriegn and domestic. It also subdivisions established by or in accordance promotes and advances national interests and with the Constitution. policies, and performs such other functions as may Agency of the Government refers to any of be provided by law or assigned by higher the various units of the Government, authorities. including a department, bureau, office, instrumentality, or government-owned or (EO 292 Chapter 6 - AFP) Section 34 controlled corporation, or a local The AFP is composed of a citizen armed force that government or a distinct unit therein. undergoes military training and serves as needed. It National Agency refers to a unit of the is organized to allow for rapid expansion from a National Government. peacetime organization to a wartime or emergency Local Agency refers to a local government or organization. The AFP also maintains a regular force a distinct unit therein. of officers and enlisted personnel. MANDATE OF THE AFP AND THE PRESIDENT AS (EO 292 Chapter 6 - AFP) Section 37 THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF The Citizen Armed Force is composed of all reservists and officers and enlisted men on inactive AFP MANDATE status. It is organized into Geographical Units - The AFP recognizes the constitution of the throughout the country. Whenever necessary, the Republic of the Philippines as the legitimate Citizen Armed Force may be called or mobilized to expression of the people's will. It is mandated complement the regular force. to serve and protect the people and secure the sovereignty of the state and the integrity to its national territory from internal and external threats, adheres to the principle of supremacy of civilian authority over the military at all (EO 292 Chapter 6 - AFP) Section 38 Performing other functions as may be provided The Major Services and the other units of the AFP by law or assigned by higher authorities may be organized into such commands, forces, and (EO 292 Chapter 7 - GHQ) Section 41. Composition organizations as may be prescribed by the The General Headquarters shall be the command Secretary and control element of the AFP. It shall be of National Defense. The territory of the Philippines composed of the Office of the Chief of Staff, Office may be divided into tactical and geographical areas of the Vice-Chief of Staff, the AFP General Staff, as needed. and other staff offices and units necessary for effective command and control of the AFP. (EO 292 Chapter 6 - AFP) Section 39 The Organizational Structure of the AFP is designed AFP MAJOR SERVICES to provide for centralized direction and control, 1. Philippine Army (Hukbong Katihan ng decentralized execution of operations, common Pilipinas) - ground defense force of the AFP, it is doctrine and procedures self-reliance, and the tasked to conduct prompt and sustained ground capability to participate in infrastructure projects. operations in support of the AFP mission. It shall be responsible for the conduct of GENERAL HEADQUARTERS operations on land, in coordination with the other Major Services. It shall be organized as The General Headquarters of the AFP is prescribed by the Secretary of National responsible for providing military advice and staff Defense, upon recommendation of the Chief of support to the Secretary of National Defense. It Staff. also has a wide range of other responsibilities, including; 2. Philippine Navy (Hukbong Dagat) - primarily responsible for the naval defense of our Preparing strategic plans and providing country. It is tasked to conduct prompt and strategic direction for the AFP sustained naval operations in support of the Developing integrated logistic and mobilization AFP mission. It shall be organized as prescribed plans by the Secretary of National Defense, upon Providing intelligence support to the AFP recommendation of the Chief of Staff. Reviewing personnel, material, and logistic requirement 3. Philippine Air Force (Hukbong Himpapawid) - Overseeing the plans and programs of the primarily responsible for the air defense of our Major Services and separate units country. It is tasked to conduct prompt and Participating in the preparation of combined sustained air operations in support of the AFP military plans mission. It shall be organized as prescribed by Recommending the establishment and force the Secretary of National Defense, upon structure of Unified or Specified Commands recommendation of the Chief of Staff. Determining the headquarters support required by Unified or Specified Commands AFP CHAIN OF COMMAND STRUCTURE AND Preparing recommendations for strategic FUNCTION guidance on industrial mobilization programs Preparing and Submitting budget and military COMMAND AUTHORITY requirements statements Advising the Secretary of National Defense on HIS EXCELLENCY FERDINAND R MARCOS JR research and engineering matters - President of the Republic of the Philippines Formulating policies and guidelines on the - COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF organization, training, and employment of - As the COMMANDER IN CHIEF of the AFP military forces exercise strategic direction of the AFP through the Secretary of National Defense  (SND). He likewise exercises command of the AFP through the Chief of Staff, AFP. HONORABLE GILBERTO C TEODORO - Secretary of National Defense - EXERCISES SUPERVISION & CONTROL OVER AFP - Serves as Civilian Adviser of the President on matters concerning defense and security of the state. He is tasked with the duty of supervising the National Defense Program of the country and has executive supervision over the AFP. GENERAL ROMEO S BRAWNER JR AFP - Chief of Staff, AFP - EXECUTES POLICIES & GUIDANCE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF - Commands the AFP, the principal military adviser of the President, and executes the President’s Command functions. Through him, the President issues orders to all AFP Commanders. Chief of Service of each Major Services of AFP are responsible for the administration and management of their respective branch. they are the one who reports to the CSAFP. Unified Commands - Responsible for specific geographic areas or missions. They are headed by Commanders, who are responsible for the operational command of their respective commands. AFP Wide Support and Separate Units - Provides support services to the whole AFP: Headquarters Services; Training of Officer Candidates; Command and Staff Education; Technical Reserve Forces Development; Intelligence Support; Administration of AFP Peacekeeping Operations; Civil-Military Operations; Joint Special Operations; Munition Control; Doctrine Development 1. Office Chief of Staff AFP (CSAFP) - Executes the these concerns to various internal and external President's command functions in relation to publics; and to conduct independent review and military strategy, tactics, and operation; evaluations of existing AFP policies in the pursuit exercises command and control of all elements of organizational efficiency and effectiveness. of the AFP. 10. Public Affairs Office (PAO) - Plans and carries 2. Vice-Chief of Staff AFP (VCSAFP) - Assists the out national information programs of the AFP. CSAFP and performs his functions during the latter's absence or inability. 11. Office for Legislative Affairs (OLA) - Assists the CSAFP in maintaining harmonious relation with 3. The Deputy of Chief of Staff (TDCS) - Assists the Congress & other concerned agencies. CSAFP in policy formulation and implementation, and commands the 12. AFPRMO - Advises the CSAFP on matters decision-making process through completed pertaining to resource management, force staff action. structure development, program, and budget development, and capability development 4. Office of The Secretary of the Joint Staff (OSJS) - Provides protocol, secretarial, and service 13. Armed Forces of the Philippines Sergeant Major support services to the CSAFP, the VCSAFP, and (AFPSM) - Assists the CSAFP on matters the TDCSAFP. pertaining to the upliftment of morale, welfare, & discipline of the EP. 5. Office of the Inspector General (OTIG) - Inquires into and reports matters pertaining to mission 14. Office of the Defense Reform (ODR) - Aims to performance, state of morale & discipline, & improve defense policies, planning, and efficiency & the economy in the utilization of organizational reforms. AFP resources. 15. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for 6. Armed Forces of the Philippines Bids and Personnel, J1 (DCS, PERS, J1) - Assists the CSAFP Awards Committee (AFPBAC) - Responsible for on matters pertaining to personnel and awarding and bidding for all transactions of the administration in the AFP. AFP. 16. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for 7. Office of Ethical Standards and Public Intelligence (DCS, INTEL, J2) - Assists the CSAFP Accountability (OESPA) - Enhances in attaining intelligence objectives of the AFP professionalism, promotes honesty & integrity in 17. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for the service, instills ethical standards, & Operations, J3 (DCS, OPNS, J3) - Assists the inculcates a sense of public accountability. CSAFP on matters pertaining to manpower & 8. Office of The Internal Auditor (OTIA) - Provides organization, employment, and deployment of the CSAFP and independent and objective AFP resources. assurance on the adequacy and soundness of 18. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, the internal control system and the quality of J4 (DCS, LOG, J4) - Assists the CSAFP on matters performance in the accomplishment of the AFP's pertaining to logistics mission. 19. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, J5 9. Office for Strategic Studies and Strategy (DCS, PLANS, J5) - Assists the CSAFP in the Management (OSSS) - To conduct research and formulation of strategic plans and direction, and studies on national, regional, and international long-term policy formulation of the AFP strategic issues and concerns that impact the mission and functions of the Armed Forces; to 20. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for C4ISTAR communicate the significance and implication of Systems, J6 (DCS, CEIS, J6) - Assists the CSAFP on  matters pertaining to CEIS and resources of the AFP 21. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil-Military Operations, J7 (DCS, CMO, J7) - Assist the CSAFP on all matters pertaining to the political, social, economic, and psychological dimensions of military operations. 22. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Education and Training, J8 (DCS, E&T, J8) - Assist the CSAFP in the formulation of plans and policies and in the direction, coordination, and supervision of all matters operating to the education and training of AFP personnel. 23. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist and Retiree Affairs, J9 (DCS, RRA, J9) - Assists the CSAFP on matters pertaining to AFP reservist and retiree affairs programs.  PHILIPPINE MILITARY HISTORY HISTORY is any integrated narrative description or Lapu-lapu in the Battle of Mactan on April analysis of past events or facts written in a spirit of 27, 1521. critical inquiry for the whole truth. - It marked the first organized resistance of the Filipinos against foreign invaders. MILITARY HISTORY is officially defined as an objective, accurate, descriptive, and interpretive SPANISH COLONIZATION record of all activities of the Armed Forces in peace and war. - Only 18 men and 1 ship (Victoria) returned to Spain. TYPES OF MILITARY HISTORY - Feb 1565, another expedition headed by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi succeeded where Antoine-Henri Jomini recognized three (3) kinds of Magellan’s had failed. military history: - They introduced Christianity to the locals 1. Pure Version - It is where minute details of and befriended many chieftains. a given battle are recounted. - Legaspi established a Spanish foothold in 2. Use of a campaign or battle to examine the Cebu and nearby areas; Spanish control principles of waging war. extended over the rest of the island. 3. Politico-Military History - which examines - The Philippines was named after Prince war in its broadest spectrum through Philip (later King Philip II) of Spain, by the association of military with political, social, Spanish explorer Ruy Lopez de Villalobos and economic factors. during his 1542-1546 expedition to the islands. IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY HISTORY - The country was colonized by the Spaniards Sharpen judgment, improve perception, and for 333 years from 1565 to 1898 which broaden perspective. made the Filipinos restive. Compensate for deficiencies in individual - They soon clamored for reforms and an end experience. to oppressive friar rule. Revolts opened up. Improve professional qualification PHILIPPINE REVOLUTIONARY ARMY profession. Develop useful theories, ideas, and - The first battle cry of the Katipunan interpretations about the practice of the coincided with the pealing of San Juan del military profession. Monte’s church bells at nine o'clock on the night of August 29, 1896. - A year after the outbreak of hostilities SPANISH COLONIZATION between the Katipuneros and the Spanish troops, PRG and its Army was born on - The rule was first introduced to the rest March 22, 1897, at Tejeros in Cavite. when Ferdinand Magellan rediscovered the - General Artemio Ricarte was designated as island on 16 Mar 1521. He befriended its first Captain General during the Tejeros Rajahs Kulambu, Siagu and Humabon Convention. - March 22, 1897, marks the founding day of THE BATTLE OF MACTAN the modern-day Philippine Army. - Magellan’s effort to firmly establish Spanish FIRST PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC rule over the islands was put in vain when he was killed by a local chieftain named - Gen Emilio Aguinaldo declared Philippine Independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.  - He sat as President of the First Philippine BALANGGIGA MASSACRE Republic - The Filipino troops were to enjoy only a - The Balangiga Massacre of September 28, brief respite from combat. 1901, is considered as one of the bloodiest events during the Philippine-American war. TREATY OF PARIS - General Lukban raided an American detachment stationed in Balanggiga. - American forces came in and established - 30 killed outright, 8 severely wounded and rule virtue of the Treaty of Paris. died later, 22 wounded and recovered, 4 - Spain co-signed with America on 10 missing and 4 escaped unhurt. December 1898. - Gen. Smith ordered all persons 10 years and - The treaty ceded the Philippines to the older to be killed. United States. NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT PHILIPPINE AMERICAN WAR - Native Filipinos assigned to the US Army's - The Spaniards surrendered the Intramuros Philippine Department. to the American forces after a staged mock - A handful of Filipinos received commissions battle to keep the Philippine Revolutionary from the United States Military Academy. Army out of the city center. - Philippine Scout units were given a suffix of - The Philippine-American War erupted on (PS), to distinguish them from other US February 4, 1899 - San Juan Bridge incident. Army units. - American commanders decided to implement their plans which later revealed their true intentions. - Due to the superiority of American arms and training, the Filipinos lost the war. - The Americans established government in 1901 but the Filipino revolutionaries continued their struggle for freedom. - Between 1901 and 1935, the Revolutionary Army lost many of its cohorts in sporadic engagements. BATTLE OF TIRAD PASS - The Battle of Tirad Pass took place on December 2, 1899. It was fought around the Tirad Pass in the Ilocos Sur region of the Philippines. - The Battle of Tirad Pass claimed the lives of all 60 of the Filipino soldiers who participated in it. The American army only lost 2 people and sustained 9 injuries. However, the Filipino soldiers were successful in achieving their goal of allowing Emilio Aguinaldo to safely flee in the direction of the north.