THEAFP

ORGANIZATION
ARMED FORCES OF THE
PHILIPPINES (AFP)
They are mandated to serve
and protect the people and
secure the sovereignty of the
State and the integrity of its
national territory from internal
and external threats.
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 where Lapulapu,
the acknowledged father of AFP,
first demonstrated our love for
freedom.
The Dagohoy Revolt in 1744, the Muslim
resistance and other similar uprisings against
Spanish colonialism manifesting our fight against
foreign domination.
The founding of the Katipunan on 07 July 1892
by Andres Bonifacio, considered as the Father of the
Philippine Army, who proclaimed Filipinos solidarity.
The Tejeros Convention on 22 March 1897
which proclaimed officially our desire for
complete independence.
Results
Candidate Faction
Votes %
Emilio
Magdalo 146 57.03%
Aguinaldo
Andres
Magdiwang 80 31.25%
Bonifacio
Mariano
Magdiwang 30 11.72%
Trias
Valid votes 256 100.00%
Votes cast 256 100.00%
Registered voters 256 100.00%
On the same day,
the Philippine Army was
founded on March 22, 1897 in
Cavite. The Armed Force of
General Emilio Aguinaldo's
revolutionary government,
with General Artemio
Ricarte as its first Captain
General
Subsequently, the Philippine Navy
was created on 20 May 1898.
On 12 June 1898, the
Philippine Independence
was declared at Kawit,
Cavite and for the first time
the Philippine Flag was
unfurled by General Emilio
Aguinaldo and our National
Hymn was played.
 To hasten the
Philippine campaign on
peace and order, the
Philippine Military
Academy was
organized on 25
October 1898.
On 21 December
1935, the National
Defense Act was
enacted to create the
AFP.
The Philippine Air Force was later
established on 01 July 1947.
 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.

PRESIDENT RODRIGO
R. DUTERTE
 Secretary of the National
Defense may represent executive
function and in the supervision of
the Defense Program of the
country.

SEC DELFIN N.
LORENZANA
 The Chief of Staff of 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 the National Defense .
He has the command and control
over all the elements of the AFP.

LTGEN JOSE C
FAUSTINO, JR. AFP
REGULAR FORCE
It is the permanent military
organization which is maintained
in time of peace and war.
RESERVE FORCE
It 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.
MAJOR SERVICE COMMAND
1. Philippine Army (PA)
2. Philippine Air Force (PAF)
3. Philippine Navy (PN)
PHILIPPINE ARMY (PA)
“To develop, organize,
train, equip, support and
sustain ground forces for
the conduct of prompt
and sustained operations
to accomplish the AFP
mission.”
PHILIPPINE AIRFORCE (PAF)

“ To conduct prompt
and sustained air
operations in support
of the AFP mission.”
PHILIPPINE NAVY (PN)
”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
It was organized as an AFP-wide support and
separate unit on 01 April 1993 pursuant to
General Order No. 22 GHQ, AFP dated 02 March
1993 and Republic Act No. 7077, otherwise known
as the Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist
Act as a base for the rapid expansion of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines in times of
emergency.
AFP RESERVE COMMAND
1. Army Reserve Command (ARESCOM)
2. Air Force Reserve Command (AFRESCOM)
3. Navy Reserve Command (NAVRESCOM)
1. Army Reserve Command
(ARESCOM)
Is 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.
2. Air Force Reserve
Command (AFRESCOM)

Is actively involved in the administration

and utilization of the Air Force reservist.
3. 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.
NAVAL RESERVE CENTERS
NRC Northern Luzon
NRC National Capital Region
NRC Southern Luzon
NRC West
NRC Eastern Visayas
NRC Western Visayas
NRC Western Mindanao
NRC Eastern Mindanao