NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM

Author

Jennylyn L. Bodota
CHAPTER 1:
The National Service Training Program is referred to as NSTP. It's a program in the
Philippines designed to help young people develop their ethics of service and patriotism, with
the goal of improving their defense readiness and civic consciousness. Reserve Officer Training
Corps (ROTC) and Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) components are both included in the
program. While ROTC prioritizes military training and readiness, CWTS focuses on community
service and development. In the Philippines, taking part in NSTP is frequently mandatory for
college students. Through the development of service and patriotism ethics during training in
any of its three program components—the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), the Civic
Welfare Training Service (CWTS), and the Literacy Training Service (LTS)—the National Service
and Training Program (NSTP) seeks to improve civic consciousness and defense preparedness in
the youth.

The National Service Training Program (NSTP) in schools aims to support students'
engagement with societal issues and overall development through a number of means. The
main goals of NSTP, which includes civic education, are to provide pupils a feeling of civic duty,
responsibility, and consciousness. Students learn about social concerns and the value of
improving the welfare of their communities through taking part in community service projects.
The second is Community Service: Students are encouraged to actively participate in projects
that address local issues as part of the program's emphasis on community development and
service. This encourages students to volunteer and makes them more conscious of the social
realities in their community.

The third area is National Defense and Preparedness. By giving students a foundational
education in the military, the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) component of the NSTP
seeks to strengthen the nation's defense capabilities. This promotes self-control, leadership
abilities, and a sense of accountability. Fourth, Character Development: NSTP aims to support
students' character development by instilling virtues including self-control, social responsibility,
cooperation, and leadership. Students get a strong sense of ethics and integrity as well as
collaboration skills through a variety of experiences and activities.

The fifth is patriotism: NSTP seeks to foster a sense of patriotism in pupils by exposing them
to events that inspire love for their nation and its ideals. This involves recognizing the value of
contributing to the growth of the country as well as its history and culture. Finally, the
Integration of Learning and Application is a feature of NSTP that gives students the chance to
put the theoretical knowledge they have learned in the classroom to use in practical settings.
Students are encouraged to take a more active and engaged approach to learning when
learning and application are integrated, since it makes the practical value of their education
more apparent to them.
In conclusion, NSTP in schools provides a framework for developing socially conscious, well-
rounded people who are not just capable academically but also actively engaged in improving
their communities and the country.

CHAPTER 2:
A major factor in preparing incoming undergraduates to be civically engaged and service-
oriented is Palawan State University's National Service Training Program. In NSTP classes, where
students spend two semesters learning, training, organizing, and participating in community
service, the development of values and principles is prioritized and intensified. The main goals
of these classes are to prepare students for responsible citizenship in the future by providing
them with the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes, and training. They also aim to improve the
lives of those who live in the immediate vicinity. The National Service Training Program (NSTP)
in the Philippines consists of three main components:
The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC): is the part of the program that focuses on military
readiness and training. It seeks to enhance the student's sense of accountability, discipline, and
leadership abilities. The purpose of ROTC is to enhance the country's defense capabilities by
offering students a foundational education and training in military science.
Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS): Community development and service are the main foci
of this component. Students participate in a range of initiatives that address community needs.
Students can actively engage in initiatives that attempt to improve the community's social,
economic, and environmental situations through CWTS.
Literacy Training Service (LTS): This component places a strong emphasis on the value of
literacy and education. Students that participate in Language Teaching Service (LTS) engage in
activities that support literacy and offer educational support to underprivileged individuals or
groups. This component attempts to improve literacy rates in the community by addressing
issues pertaining to schooling.
Together, these three elements form the extensive framework of NSTP, providing students
with a wide range of experiences and competencies that support their growth as individuals
and their participation in society. It should be noted that different institutions may include LTS
differently; for example, some may prioritize CWTS and ROTC over LTS.
CHAPTER 3:
Students must complete the NSTP as a prerequisite to graduate. Experienced teachers and
staff are urged to take on the responsibility of teaching and meeting the requirements of the
pupils (NSTP grades, however, do not factor into the final evaluation computation). The area of
concern as defined by RA 9163 and its implementing Rules and Regulations in CHED must
contain the NSTP.

The National Service Training Program (NSTP), a crucial aspect of postsecondary education
in the Philippines, consists of three main components: the Reserve Officer Training Corps
(ROTC), the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), and the Literacy Training Service (LTS). The
effective implementation of NSTP in educational institutions depends on clear processes and
procedures that guide its execution. Through enrollment and registration, students get access to
the NSTP framework. During this phase, students select a specific component based on both
their own preferences and institutional requirements. After that, orientation lectures provide
students with an overview of the goals and prerequisites of NSTP.

Participants in ROTC get basic military training, which consists of drills, physical training, and
instruction on national security. CWTS participants concurrently undergo training that focuses
on pertinent topics in order to prepare for community service initiatives.

Stakeholder cooperation is essential for the NSTP to be effective. Institutional coordinators

engage with local communities, governmental agencies, and military units to deliver a
comprehensive and successful program. When the National Service Training Program adheres to
national principles and norms set out by the Commission on Higher Education, it aligns with
broader educational standards and goals. Continuous improvement is a fundamental tenet of
the NSTP implementation. Educational institutions evaluate and reevaluate their practices
frequently in order to identify areas that may require improvement. In order to ensure the
program's applicability and success, feedback from students, community partners, and other
stakeholders is included during the improvement process. Participants in ROTC often participate
in training sessions and drills to hone their military prowess and leadership qualities.

This part places a strong emphasis on the value of self-control, cooperation, and readiness
for national defense. Evaluations and evaluations measure students' performance and
contributions to community service initiatives. They can take many forms, from exams to
practical appraisals. A crucial component of NSTP implementation is record-keeping and
documentation. Academic institutions keep detailed files on all NSTP participants, tracking their
advancement and accomplishments over the course of the course of the program. Transcripts or
certificates are frequently awarded after fulfilling the requirements of the NSTP.

In conclusion, the NSTP's policies and practices provide a disciplined environment that
instills in young Filipinos a sense of civic duty, community involvement, and patriotism in
addition to imparting useful skills and information. The program's diverse approach, which
includes literacy campaigns, community service projects, and military training, supports
students' overall growth and equips them to take an active role in nation-building.

CHAPTER 4:
The National Service Training Program (NSTP) is run by a well-structured set of
implementation mechanisms and program operations. The Reserve Officer Training Corps
(ROTC), the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), and the Literacy Training Service (LTS) are
the three primary components of this comprehensive program, which is required for
postsecondary education in the Philippines. The meticulous coordination of multiple
components is the key to NSTP's success.

The first step of the program's operation is enrollment and registration, during which
students select an NSTP component in accordance with institutional policies and their own
preferences. After that, students receive a thorough introduction that acquaints them with the
objectives of the program, the standards, and the unique characteristics of each component.
Basic military training, which includes drills, physical fitness exercises, and theoretical teaching in
national security, is provided via ROTC mechanisms. In addition, CWTS members get community
service-oriented training that emphasizes civic engagement and social responsibility.

In conclusion, the NSTP's program operations and implementation mechanics provide a

dynamic framework that fosters in young Filipino people a feeling of civic duty, community
involvement, and patriotism in addition to teaching them vital skills and information. NSTP
educates students for active engagement in nation-building and contributes to the holistic
development of well-rounded individuals by merging military training, community service, and
literacy efforts.

DROPPING

If a student officially withdraws from a course while enrolled in academic subjects, it

will follow the current university norms regarding subject withdrawal. For the purpose of
consolidation and reporting, relevant documents pertaining thereto should be
submitted to the University NSTP Office.

TRANSFER

After completing a 25-hour training on the five common modules that are taught
during the first semester of the freshman year, NSTP students who registered in any
NSTP component but chose to transfer to another component offered by the University
may request for transfer at the NSTP Office. Therefore, a transfer that is not approved by
the NSTP Office within the allotted timeframe is regarded as invalid, and the student is
presumed to be formally enrolled in the component in which they initially enlisted, as
shown by their enrollment form.

 ASSESSMENT

1. What is the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Law?

 The National Service Training Program (NSTP) law, also known as Republic Act 9163, is a
program that aims to improve youth defense readiness and civic consciousness by
instilling in them a sense of patriotism and service ethics while they receive training in
any one of its three (3) program components. These components are specifically created
to increase the youth's active contribution to the general welfare.
2. What are the program components of the NSTP?

 The first components is the “Reserve Officer’s Training Corps” (ROTC) which is designed
to provide military training to tertiary level students in order to motivate, train, organize
and mobilize them for national defense preparedness. Second is the “Literacy Training
Service” (LTS) which is designed to train the students to teach literacy and numeracy
skills to children, out of school youth and other segments in need of their services. Third
is the “Civic Welfare Training Program” (CWTS) which refers to activities contributory to
the general welfare and betterment of life for the members of the community or the
enhancement of its facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education
and moral of the citizenry and other social welfare services.
3. Who shall take the NSTP?
 As a graduation requirement, all entering freshmen students—male and female—
enrolled in any bachelor program as well as at least two (2) years of associate's or
technical-vocational coursework must complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice.

4. When will the NSTP be implemented?

 The NSTP will be put into effect for the 2002–2003 academic year.

5. How will the NSTP be taken up?

 Every NSTP component must be completed within a two-semester academic period.
Credit for three units and between fifty-four (54) and ninety (90) training hours per
semester will be awarded for each component.
6. What if I cannot take the NSTP during the regular semester?
 Instead of two (2) semesters, a one-summer program could be created. developed and
approved by DND, CHED, and TESDA, pending the school's and AFP's capacity to
manage the same.

7. What if the NSTP component of my choice is not offered in my school?

 Students may cross-enroll in other schools, regardless of whether those schools are under
the jurisdiction of TESDA or CHED, or, in the case of the ROTC, whether those schools
are overseen by separate AFP Branches of Services, if their school does not have the
minimum number of students required to conduct a program component or does not offer
the component selected by the students. However, these kids will be bound by the
policies and procedures of both the accepting institution and their original school.

8. Are currently enrolled students covered by the NSTP law?

 The National Service Program (NSTP) covers male students who are currently enrolled
but have not completed any program components of the former Expanded ROTC (E-
ROTC)/National Service program (NSP).

9. Will a student who has completed all his academic requirements except ROTC be
allowed to graduate?
 If a student is certified by the institution before the NSTP effectivity date of March 23,
2002, and they have fulfilled all academic requirements except for ROTC, they can
graduate.

10. What if a male student has completed two semesters of the E- ROTC/NSTP?
 It is assumed that he fulfilled the NSTP criteria.

11. What if a male student has only taken one (1) semester of basic ROTC or
EROTC/NSTP?
 To graduate, he needs to complete one more semester of any NSTP component.
(Applicable only if the ROTC course was completed before the Program was put into
place).
12. What will become the NSTP graduates?
 Graduates of the non-ROTC components become members of the National Service
Reserve Corps (NSRC), which the state may use for civic engagement and literacy
initiatives. Subject to DND standards, graduates of the ROTC components will become
members of the AFP Citizen Force.

13. . How can a student continue to qualify for enlistment in the AFP reserve force?
 If he or she has successfully finished two (2) semesters of basic ROTC, they may be
eligible for recruitment in the AFP reserve force.

14. How much fee will be charge for an NSTP component?

 All NSTP components are free of charge, with the exception of basic tuition, which
cannot exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total cost of attendance for each academic unit.

15. Are there any student incentive provided for by the NSTP?

The following rewards should be given to students who enroll in NSTP:

a. a program of support and incentives for DND ROTC students that complies with current laws
and regulations and is contingent upon funding availability.

b. Students enrolled in any of the NSTP components must receive health and accident group
insurance, according to the concerned school authorities, CHED, and TESDA.

c. TESDA and CHED will oversee a unique scholarship program for eligible NSTP students,
pending funding availability.

16. Who is responsible in supervising the NSTP to students?

 The various NSTP components' creation, formulation, modification, and implementation
in each school will be under the academic and administrative control of the school
authorities. The DND and the school administration will work together to supervise the
ROTC's implementation.

17. What lead agencies will monitor the implementation of the NSTP?
 Overseeing and monitoring the NSTP implementation under their respective jurisdictions,
CHED regional offices, TESDA province and district offices, and DND-AFP through
 major service reserve commands and their ROTC units will ascertain whether the training
provided is compliant with this act.

18. Is the NSTP available in all school and universities?

 While state universities and colleges will offer the ROTC component and at least one
other NSTP component, all higher education and technical-vocational institutions will
offer at least one (1) of the NSTP components. The ROTC component will be provided by
private schools through their Department of Military and Tactics (DMST) if they have at
least 350 students or cadets.
If a student officially withdraws from a course while enrolled in academic subjects, it will follow
the current university norms regarding subject withdrawal. For the purpose of consolidation and
reporting, relevant documents pertaining thereto should be submitted to the University NSTP
Office.