OVERVIEW
A. BRIEF HISTORY OF AFP
B. IMPORTANT DATES
AND
EVENTS IN AFP HISTORY
BRIEF HISTORY
- Discovery of Mactan in 1521
- Katipunan founded by Andres
Bonifacio
- Spanish reign of terror
Legal Basis (Constitution)
“The defense of the state is a
prime duty of the government, and
in the fulfillment of this duty all
citizens maybe required by law to
render personal military service”.
26 APRIL 1521
Lapu-Lapu, a Mactan island
chieftain with his 1,500 strong
warriors defeated Captain General
Ferdinand Magellan together with 60
Spanish fusiliers which was
supported by mortar and ship-borne
fire. This was the first recorded
armed encounter involving native
Filipinos.
February 1570
A Spanish expedition under Miguel
Lopez de Legazpi came and by means
of the policy of conquer divide and rule
subdued one tribe after another. In the
process they recruited native Filipinos
for Spanish service and was the first
formal military service rendered by
Filipinos.
Dec 10, 1898
The Treaty of Paris was signed by the
different protagonist, one provision of which
is the turnover of the Phils to the United
States. At this instance, it was the turn of the
USA to gain a foothold and due to its superior
firepower and technology, she was able to
conquer the whole Philippine archipelago.
Feb 4, 1899
An incident in San Juan precipitated
the three year Phil-American War.
Mar 3,1901
The war ended with the capture
of General Aguinaldo in Palanan,
Isabela. The long period of
American occupation saw the US
assuming all obligation for the
national defense against foreign
invasions.
Nov 15, 1935
The commonwealth Government of
the Philippines was established with
Quezon as the President. He passed the
first act which is Commonwealth Act Nr 1
known as the National Defense Act.
Jan 11, 1936
By virtue of EO Nr 11. The Phil Army
was officially reactivated with the Offshore
patrol and the Army Air Corps as its other
major components. The Phil Constabulary
which was created in Aug 8, 1901 for the
maintenance of peace and order, became
an integral part of the Phil Army.
JUNE 1938
The Philippine Constabulary
was separated from the Philippine
Army to allow the former to exercise
its police function more effectively.
July 26, 1941
US President Roosevelt called into
the service the US Army and all
organized military forces in the
Philippines. Two regular and ten
reserve divisions of the Army became
part of the US Armed Forces in the Far
East (USAFFE)
Dec 8, 1941
WW II broke out in the
Philippines when the Japanese
imperial forces bombed various
targets in the country.
May 6, 1942
Surrender of all Fil-Am forces
to the Japanese. Many officers
and men refused to surrender
and fled to the mountain tops to
form guerilla bands.
Oct 20, 1944
The return of American forces led to
the eventual defeat of the Japanese
Army. On the same date, President
Osmena issued Executive Order Nr 21
placing all personnel of recognized
guerilla units into the service of the
Philippine Army
September 1945
Gen Yamashita the
commander of Japanese forces
in the Philippines surrendered.
Oct 4, 1947
By virtue of EO Nr 92, the Army
was renamed the Armed Forces of
the Philippines. On the same date,
the Military Training Command, the
Off-Shore Patrol and the Air Corps
were elevated into major commands
designated respectively as Phil
Ground Forces, Phil Naval Patrol
and the Phil Air Force.
Dec 30, 1950
Pres Quirino issued EO Nr
359 which provided for the
creation of the four major
services in the AFP namely: Phil
Army, Phil Constabulary, Phil
Navy and Phil Air Force.
Ten years after the EDSA
REVOLUTION, the AFP has
regained prestige and
credibility in the eyes of the
people and government.
SUMMARY
A. BRIEF HISTORY OF AFP
B. IMPORTANT DATES AND
EVENTS IN AFP HISTORY
AFP ORGANIZATION
CIC
SND
CSAFP
PA PAF PN
AREA
Commands
NORCOM SOCOM CENCOM WESCOM SOUTHCOM
AFPWSSU
AFPCES AFPLC PMA ISAFP AFPMC
ORGANIZATION
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP
ORGANIZATION
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
MAJOR SERVICES
AREA COMMANDS
AFP WIDE SUPPORT & SEPARATE
UNITS
MISSION
TO DEFEND THE REPUBLIC OF
THE PHILIPPINES, SAFEGUARD
ITS NATIONAL TERRITORY AND
ASSISTS THE GOVERNMENT IN
THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC
PROGRAMS
FUNCTIONS
UPHOLDS THE SOVEREIGNTY,
SUPPORTS THE CONSTITUTION AND
DEFENDS THE TERRITORY OF THE
PHILIPPINES AGAINST ALL ENEMIES,
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
PROMOTES AND ADVANCES THE
NATIONAL AIMS, GOALS, INTEREST
AND POLICIES
FUNCTIONS
PLANS, ORGANIZES, MAINTAINS,
DEVELOPS AND DEPLOYS EACH
REGULAR AND CITIZEN RESERVED
FORCES FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
ASSISTS AND SUPPORTS THE
GOVERNMENT IN ITS TASK OR
NATION BUILDING
FUNCTIONS
PERFORMS OTHER FUNCTIONS AS
MAYBE PROVIDED BY LAW OR
ASSIGNED BY HIGHER AUTHORITIES
SECRETARY OF NATIONAL
DEFENSE
SERVES AS THE CIVILIAN ADVISER
OF THE PRESIDENT ON MATTERS
CONCERNING DEFENSE AND
SECURITY OF THE STATE.
CHIEF OF STAFF
COMMANDS THE ARMED FORCES OF
THE PHILIPPINES, IS PRINCIPAL
MILITARY ADVISER OF THE
PRESIDENT, AND EXECUTES THE
PRESIDENTS COMMAND
INSTRUCTIONS.
GHQ FUNCTIONS
TO PROVIDE COMMAND, CONTROL
AND DIRECTION TO THE AFP.
TO FORMULATE PLANS AND
PROGRAMS FOR THE MAJOR
SERVICES.
TO PROVIDE AFP WIDE SUPPORT TO
INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE,
TRAINING, LOGISTICS, TECHNICAL &
PHILIPPINE ARMY MISSION
TO CONDUCT PROMPT AND
SUSTAINED GROUND OPERATION.
FUNCTIONS
TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN, AND EQUIP
FORCES FOR THE CONDUCT OF
PROMPT AND SUSTAINED
OPERATION ON LAND.
FUNCTIONS
TO PREPARE SUCH UNITS AS MAYBE
NECESSARY FOR THE EFFECTIVE
PROSECUTION OF THE NATIONAL
DEFENSE PLANS AND PROGRAMS
AND ARMED FORCES MISSION,
INCLUDING EXPANSION OF THE
PEACETIME ARMY COMPONENT TO
MEET ANY EMERGENCIES.
FUNCTIONS
TO DEVELOP INCORPORATION WITH
MAJOR SERVICES, TACTICS,
TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT OF
INTEREST TO THE ARMY FOR FIELD
OPERATION
TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN AND EQUIP ALL
ARMY RESERVE UNITS, AND
FUNCTIONS
TO PERFORM SUCH OTHER
FUNCTIONS AS MAYBE PROVIDED BY
LAW OF HIGHER AUTHORITIES.
PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE
MISSION
TO CONDUCT PROMPT AND
SUSTAINED AIR OPERATION.
FUNCTIONS
TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN, AND EQUIP
FORCE FOR PROMPT AND
SUSTAINED AIR OPERATION FOR
THE DEFENSE OF THE PHILIPPINES
TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN AND EQUIP
FOR AIRLIFT, AIRBORNE, AND
TACTICAL AIR OPERATIONS
UNILATERALLY OR IN
COORDINATION WITH THE SURFACE
FUNCTIONS
TO FORMULATE AND DEVELOP
DOCTRINES, CONCEPTS, SYSTEMS,
POLICIES, PROCEDURES,
STRATEGIES, TACTICS AND
TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATION
PECULIAR TO AIR FORCE.
TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN AND EQUIP ALL
AIR FORCE RESERVED UNITS
FUNCTIONS
TO PERFORM SUCH OTHER
FUNCTIONS AS MAYBE PROVIDED BY
LAW OR ASSIGNED BY HIGHER
AUTHORITIES.
PHILIPPINE NAVY MISSION
TO CONDUCT PROMPT AND
SUSTAINED NAVAL & MARITIME
OPERATION.
FUNCTIONS
TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN AND EQUIP
FORCES FOR PROMPT AND SUSTAIN
NAVAL OPERATIONS.
TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY
NAVAL UNITS FOR THE EFFECTIVE
ENFORCEMENT OF ALL APPLICABLE
LAWS UPON THE PHILIPPINE SEAS
AND WATER.
FUNCTIONS
TO FORMULATE AND DEVELOP
DOCTRINES, CONCEPTS, SYSTEM,
POLICIES, PROCEDURES,
STRATEGIES, TACTICS AND
TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATION
PECULIAR TO THE NAVY.
TO ENFORCE THOSE REGULATIONS
PERTAINING TO NAVIGATION,
SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA.
FUNCTIONS
TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN AND EQUIP ALL
NAVAL RESERVED UNITS.
THE AREA COMMANDS
1. The Northern Luzon Command
(NOLCOM)
2. The Southern Luzon
Command
(SOLCOM)
3. The Western Command
(WESTCOM)
THE AREA COMMANDS
4. The Visayas Command
(VISCOM)
5. The Southern Command
(SOUTHCOM)
