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1
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What historical event is considered the origin of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)?

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Tejeros Convention in 1897

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Who was the leader of the revolutionary government that created the Philippine Army?

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General Emilio Aguinaldo

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What role did Captain General Artemio Ricarte play in the formation of the Philippine Army?

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Captain General Artemio Ricarte was appointed to lead the newly created Philippine Army under the revolutionary government.

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What time period did the Revolutionary Forces actively fight against the Spanish Government?

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August 30, 1896 up to December 10, 1898.

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In what year did the Tejeros Convention take place?

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1897

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What was the primary goal of the Revolutionary Forces during their struggle against Spanish rule?

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To gain independence from Spanish colonial rule and establish a sovereign Philippine government.

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What significant treaty was signed on December 10, 1898, and what were its implications for the Philippines?

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The Treaty of Paris was signed on December 10, 1898, which ceded the Philippines from Spain to the United States, marking the end of Spanish colonial rule.

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Tejeros Convention is also known as what?

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Tejeros Assembly or Conference

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Where and when was the Tejeros Convention held?

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Held at San Francisco de Malabon [Today is General Trias, Cavite] on March 22, 1897

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The Tejeros Convention is held in order to reconcile the differences of two factions of the Katipunan. What are these?

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  • Magdalo - which viewed Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy as its leader.
  • Magdiwang - which gravitated towards Andres Bonifacio
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  • Officially ended the period of Spanish Colonization in the Philippines and granted possession of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States.
  • It also required that the United State pay $20 million USD in recompense to the Spanish Government.
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Treaty of Paris (1898)

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When did the hostilities between the Philippines and the United States begin and ended?

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Began on the night of February 4, 1899 and lasted up to September 25, 1903.

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What event marked the end of the hostilities between the Philippines and the United States?

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The surrender of General Simeon Ola on September 25, 1903

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Spanish Occupation timeline?

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Aug 30, 1896 - Dec 10, 1898

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American Influence timeline?

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Feb 4, 1899 - Sep 25, 1903

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Japanese Occupation Timeline?

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1942 - 1945 during the WW2

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When did the Philippines was granted full independence by the US?

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1946

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What significant legislation led to the organization of the Philippine Army after the Filipino-American War?

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The National Defense Act of 1935.

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What major components were created alongside the Philippine Army under the National Defense Act?

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The off-shore patrol and Army Air Corps.

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What was the status of the Philippine Constabulary during the time the National Defense Act was promulgated?

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The Philippine Constabulary was existing under the Department of Interior.

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On what date did the Philippine Army officially become the Armed Forces of the Philippines?

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December 23, 1950

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What are the four major services that comprise the Armed Forces of the Philippines?

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  • Philippine Army
  • Philippine Air Force
  • Philippine Navy
  • Philippine Constabulary
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How was the country organized in terms of military areas following the establishment of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?

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The country was divided into four military areas.

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What prompted a major restructuring of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the early 1980s?

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The alarming upsurge of activities in the country

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What organizational change occurred in the AFP as a result of the restructuring in the early 1980s?

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Regional unified commands were organized, and areas of responsibility were assigned in accordance with the twelve regional boundaries of the country.

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AFP means

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Armed Forces of the Philippines

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The AFP is the protector of the people and state and the Integrity of the National Territory.

Defend the territory against all enemies.

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AFP MANDATE

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The AFP recognizes the constitution of the Republic of the Philippines as the legitimate expression of the people’s will. It is mandated 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 times and vows to uphold and defend the constitution.

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CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE

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The AFP is responsible for upholding the sovereignty, supporting the Constitution, and defending the territory of the Republic of the Philippines against all enemies foreign and domestic; advancing the national aims, interest and policies; and planning the organization, maintenance, development, and deployment of its forces in order to ensure national security, contribute to international peace and stability, support civil authorities in times of emergencies, and assist in socio-economic development.

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AFP FUNCTION

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To protect the people and secure the sovereignty of the state and the integrity of the national territory.

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AFP MISSION

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An Armed Forces that is fully mission effective, righted sized, credible-equipped, versatile, and highly responsive to the technological, doctrinal and sociological changes.

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AFP VISION

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32
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Who is the Commander-In-Chief of the Philippines?

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The President

Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr

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Who is the Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines?

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The one that exercises supervision and control over the AFP

HONORABLE GUILBERTO C. TEODORO JR

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Who is the Chief of Staff, AFP?

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The one that executes policies and guidance of the commander-in-chief

GENERAL ROMEO S. BRAWNER, AFP

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PROVIDES:

  • Strategic direction
  • Command and control of the whole AFP
  • Direction of Operations of Unified Commands
  • Formulate policies and guidelines
A

AFP

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36
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What are the Three Major Command of AFP Organization?

They has their own specific mission and responsibilities.

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  • Army
  • Air Force
  • Navy
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What is the UNIFIED COMMAND OF AFP? Give (6)

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  • NOLCOM
  • SOLCOM
  • WESCOM
  • VISCOM
  • WESMINCOM
  • EASTMINCOM
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NOLCOM stands for

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Northern Luzon Command

Camp Servillano Aquino, Tarlac City

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SOLCOM stands for

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Southern Luzon Command

Camp Guillermo Nakar, Lucena City, Quezon

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WESCOM stands for

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Western Command

Camp Ricarte, Puerto Princesa, Palawan

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VISCOM stands for

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Visayas Command

Camp Lapu-Lapu, Brgy Apas, Cebu City

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WESMINCOM stands for

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Western Mindanao Command

Camp Navarro, Upper Calarian, Zamboanga City

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EASTMINCOM stands for

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Eastern Mindanao Command

CampPanacan, Davao City

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  • Executes the President’s Command functions in relation to Military Strategy, Tactics and Operation.
  • Exercises command and control of all elements of the AFP.
A

AFP Chief of Staff

45
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  • Assists the CSAFP and performs his functions during the latter’s absence or inability.
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Vice-Chief of Staff

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Assist the CSAFP in policy formulation and implementation and command decision-making process through completed staff action.

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Deputy Chief of Staff

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PERSONAL STAFF

OTIG stands for

A

Office of the Inspector General

48
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PERSONAL STAFF

AFPBAC stands for

A

Bids and Award Committee

49
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PERSONAL STAFF

OESPA stands for

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Office of Ethical Standards and Public Accountability

50
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PERSONAL STAFF

OTIA stands for

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Office of the Internal Auditor

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PERSONAL STAFF

OSS stands for

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Office of Strategic Studies

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PERSONAL STAFF

PAO stands for

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Public Affairs Office

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PERSONAL STAFF

LOLA stands for

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Liaison Office for Legislative Affairs

54
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PERSONAL STAFF

AFPRMO stands for

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Resource Management Office

55
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PERSONAL STAFF

AFPSM stands for

A

Sergeant Major

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IN PERSONAL STAFF

It is responsible to provide impartial objective and unbiased advise and oversight to the Army and timely inspection, investigation and training.

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Office of the Inspector General (OTIG)

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IN PERSONAL STAFF

Handled all procurement of equipment, labor, supplies, material, consultancy services & recommend awarding of contract.

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Bids and Awards Committee (AFPBAC)

58
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IN PERSONAL STAFF

Responsible in the promotion through dissemination and implementation of anti-corruption program.

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Office of the Ethical Standard and Public Accountability (OESPA)

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IN PERSONAL STAFF

It provides the CSAFP and independent and objective assurance on the adequacy and soundness of internal control system and the quality of performance in the accomplishment of the AFP’s mission.

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Office of the Internal Auditor (OTIA)

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IN PERSONAL STAFF

The office devoted to research strategy management on war with internal security and Nation building as well as strategy review.

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Office of Strategic Studies (OSS)

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IN PERSONAL STAFF

Supervise the writing and delivery of press releases and reports and provide information to news media and civic organizations.

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Public Affairs Office (PAO)

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IN PERSONAL STAFF

Monitor and coordinate legislative and investigative actions of interest of the AFP.

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Liaison Office for Legislative Affairs (LOLA)

63
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IN PERSONAL STAFF

Provide guidance on personnel and administrative matters to all department offices of the AFP.

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AFP Resource Management Office (AFPRMO)

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IN PERSONAL STAFF

He gives advise to the CSAFP in the formulation of plans, programs & policies of military professionalism.

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AFP Sergeant Major (AFPSM)

65
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What are the Coordinating Staffs?

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  • OJ1 - Responsible for Personnel
  • OJ2 - Intelligence
  • OJ3 - Operations
  • OJ4 - Logistics
  • OJ5 - Plans and Programs
  • OJ6 - Communication, Electronic and Information System Services
  • OJ7 - Civil-Military Operations
  • OJ8 - Education, Training and Doctrine
  • OJ9 - Reservist and Retirees Affairs
66
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IN COORDINATING STAFF

Assists the CSAFP on matters pertaining to personnel and administration in the AFP.

67
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IN COORDINATING STAFF

It assists the CSAFP in attaining intelligence objectives of the AFP.

68
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IN COORDINATING STAFF

Assists the CSAFP on matters pertaining to operations, manpower & organization, employment and deployment of AFP resources.

69
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IN COORDINATING STAFF

Assists the CSAFP on matters pertaining to logistics.

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IN COORDINATING STAFF

Assists the CSAFP in the formulation of Strategic plans, programs and direction, and long-term policy formulation of the AFP.

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IN COORDINATING STAFF

Assists the CSAFP on matters pertaining to CEIS and resources of the AFP.

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IN COORDINATING STAFF

Assists the CSAFP on all matters pertaining to the political, social, economic and psychological dimension of civil military operation.

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IN COORDINATING STAFF

Assists the CSAFP in the formulation of plans and policies and in the direction, coordination and supervision of all matters operating to education, training and doctrine of AFP personnel.

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IN COORDINATING STAFF

Assists the CSAFP on matters pertaining of AFP Reservists and Retiree Affairs programs.

75
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Facilitates direction, supervision, control, monitoring and evaluation of current and AFP-controlled civil assistance operations.

A

Command Center

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Assists the CSAFP in the formulation of policies and in the planning, directing, coordinating and supervising and evaluating all matters pertaining to Social Operations Team activities.

A

Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Training Center (AFPSOTC)

77
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What does OTAG stands for?

A

Office of the Adjutant General

78
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What does OTJAG stands for?

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Office of the Judge Advocate General

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What does OTPMG stands for?

A

Office of the Provost Marshall General

80
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What does OTCCS stands for?

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Office of the Chief Chaplain Service

81
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What does OTCE stands for?

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Office of the Chief Engineers

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What does OTQMG stands for?

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Office of the Quarter Master General

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What does OTSG stands for?

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Office of the Surgeon General

84
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What does OTCN stands for?

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Office of the Chief Nurse

85
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What does OTCDS stands for?

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Office of the Chief Dental Services

86
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What does OSPS stands for?

A

Office of the Special Services

87
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What does AFPREO stands for?

A

Real Estate Office

88
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What does AFPEBSO stands for?

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Educational Benefit System Office

89
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What does AFPMPMO stands for?

A

Modernization Program Management Office

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IN SPECIAL STAFF

Responsible for correspondence, overseas personnel action, records, awards & decorations, publication and career guidance.

A

Office of the Adjutant General (OTAG)

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IN SPECIAL STAFF

Office primarily responsible for WAC concerns and recruitment.

A

Chief of the Women’s Auxillary Corps (CWAC)

92
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IN SPECIAL STAFF

Assists the CSAFP in the formulation of policies, laws, and regulation in maintaining discipline and order in the AFP.

A

Provost Marshall General (PMG)

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IN SPECIAL STAFF

Responsible for caring the spiritual well being of soldiers and their families that includes, counselling sessions & religious education.

A

Chief Chaplain Service (CCS)

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IN SPECIAL STAFF

It is the legal arm of the AFP & DND. It is also responsible for resolving all legal issues on personnel as well as real estate.

A

Judge Advocate General (JAG)

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IN SPECIAL STAFF

Assists CSAFP in the planning, policy formulation & supervision of all AFP engineering program.

A

Office of the Chief Engineer (OTCE)

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IN SPECIAL STAFF

Responsible for making sure the equipment, materials and system are available and functioning for the mission.

It is specifically, provides supply support for soldiers and units in the field.

A

Office of Quarter Master General (QMG)

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IN SPECIAL STAFF

A special medical adviser of DND and CSAFP on all medical and health matters affecting the AFP.

A

Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG)

98
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IN SPECIAL STAFF

Office which sees it if the AFP adheres to the strict implementation of the Human Rights.

A

Human Rights Office (HRO)

99
Q

IN SPECIAL STAFF

Facilitate the integration of care and to align and standardize nursing practices.

A

Office of the Chief Nurse (OTCN)

100
Q

IN SPECIAL STAFF

Capable of providing various treatment to all military personnel and dependent for tooth cleaning & restoration & other dental treatment.

A

Office of the Chief Dental Service (CDS)

101
Q

IN SPECIAL STAFF

Assists the CSAFP in decision-making by conducting strategic & special policy studies.

A

Office of the Special Services (SPS)

102
Q

IN SPECIAL STAFF

Assists the CSAFP in the administration and management of the AFP Real Estate and Housing Program.

A

Real Estate Office (REO)

103
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IN SPECIAL STAFF

Shall conduct research and Operation promulgate & implement policies & promote awareness on the educational benefits.

Also enhancing the morale & welfare of the military personnel by providing educational benefits program for their dependents.

A

Educational Benefit System Office (EBSO)

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Advises the CSAFP on matters pertaining to fiscal’s operations and facilitates the execution of GHQ appropriated and other non-appropriated funds.

A

Management and Fiscals Office (MFO)

105
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Responsible for the generations, evaluation and consolidation to strengthen the AFP capability to address counter terrorism, maritime domain security and internal threats.

A

Modernization Program Management Office (MPMO)

106
Q

“To organize, train, equip, deploy, and sustain the forces they provide to the Unified Commands”.

The statement refers to what?

A

Mission of the AFP Major Services

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