NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER ACADEMY

TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND, PHILIPPINE ARMY

Camp General Mateo Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal

LESSON PLAN

A. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1. TITLE: AFP ORGANIZATION

2. LESSON OBJECTIVE:
Organization.

Task: Discuss the major components of the AFP and the organization of
the major services.

Condition: In Classroom environment.

Standard: Acceptable performance is attained if the students had internalized

the mission and organization structure of the AFP.

3. Presented to: Candidate Soldier Course

4. Time Allotted: Two (2) periods

5. Type of Presentation: Lecture

6. Uniform: As prescribed in the Training Schedule

7. Equipment: ​None

8. Issue Materials: ​ Handout and related references.

9. Assignment/Reference(s):​ Comply with the requirements in the advance sheet.

10. Training Requirements:

a. Additional Personnel: None

b. Classroom Requirements: Blackboard/Chalk, Eraser, Vu-graph
c. Instructional Aids: Visual Aids/Transparencies
 B. LESSON OUTLINE

I. TITLE: AFP ORGANIZATION

II. INTRODUCTION: (5 min)

a. Greetings. (As appropriate)

b. Motivation
c. Scope of the Lesson

III. BODY/EXPLANATION: (1 Hr & 50 min)

A. Mission, Function & Organization of the AFP.

B. Mission & Organization of the Office of the Chief of Staff.

C. Mission & Organization of the Office of the Vice Chief of Staff.

D. Mission & Organization of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff.

E. Mission & Organization AFP Joint Operation Center.

F. Mission of the different Offices of the Joint Staffs.

G. Mission of the different Offices of the Personal Staffs.

H. Mission of the different Offices of the Special and Technical Staffs.

IV. CONCLUSION (5 min)

a. Recapitulate.
b. Ask Question. Clarify of doubtful points.
c. Closure
 C. LESSON MANUSCRIPT

I. LESSON TITLE: AFP ORGANIZATION

II. INTRODUCTION: (5 Min)

a. Greetings…(As appropriate)
b. Motivation. (Cite the objective and the importance of the lesson.
c. Scope of the lesson. ​(Show Transparency #1)

A. Mission, Function & Organization of the AFP.

B. Mission & Organization of the Office of the Chief of Staff.

C. Mission & Organization of the Office of the Vice Chief of Staff.

D. Mission & Organization of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff.

E. Mission & Organization AFP Joint Operation Center.

F. Mission of the different Offices of the Joint Staffs.

G. Mission of the different Offices of the Personal Staffs.

H. Mission of the different Offices of the Special and Technical Staffs.

III. PRESENTATION: (1 Hrs & 50 Min)

A. MISSION, FUNCTION & ORGANIZATION OF THE AFP: (Show

Transparency 1)

Mission​: To defend the Republic of the Philippines, safeguards its

national security, and to assist government agencies in the socio-economic
development of the country.

Function​: In consonance with National objectives, the AFP performs

the following:

1. Uphold the sovereignty, support the Constitution and defend the

territory of the country.
2. Promote and advance the national aims, goals, interests and
policies.
3. Plan, organize, maintain, develop and deploy its regular and citizen
reserve forces for National Security.
4. Assist and support the National government in its task of nation
building.
5. Performs other functions as the President may direct.
(Show Transparency 2)
PRESIDENT AS THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF – of the AFP exercise strategic
direction of the AFP through Secretary of National Defense (SND). He likewise
exercises command of the AFP through Chief of Staff, AFP.

SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE – 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.

CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP – commands the AFP, principal military adviser of the
President, and executes the President’s Command functions. Through him, the
President issues orders to all AFP Commanders.

TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION, the AFP is organized as follows: (Show

Transparency 3)

1. General Headquarters (GHQ)

2. Major Service Commands (PA, PAF, PN)
3. Area Commands
4. AFP Wide Support and Separate Units (AFPWSSUs)

COMMAND ORGANIZATION: (Show Transparency 4)

The Commander in Chief exercises Command and Control over AFP through the
Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP). Directly under the CSAFP are five (5) area Commands.
The three (3) Major service commands are likewise under the CSAFP, to provide
administrative and logistical support to and supervision of their respective elements
under operational control of the Area Commands.

PRESENT ORGANIZATION:

The current structure of the AFP at GHQ includes the AFP Command Group,
Personnel, Coordinating, Special and Technical Staff, the Composite Operation
Commands under AFP and AFPWSSU. In these set up, GHQ discharge both policy
making and operating function. Command support activities such as Hqs, Security
Training, Medical, Dental, Legal, Computer, Communication and enter Service are
provided by the AFPWSSUs.

B. COMMAND GROUP​:

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP (SHOW TRANS 5)

Mission​: To execute the President’s command functions in relation to military

strategies, tactics and operation. The Chief of Staff exercises command and control of
all elements of the AFP.

Organization​:

1. Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff – Assist the CSAFP in the

administration and Operation of the Office of the Chief of Staff.

2. Aide-de-Camp – Attends to the personal of the CSAFP in the performance of

his official functions.

3. Administrative Branch – takes custody of all classified documents. Enforce

observance of proper decorum and discipline among enlisted and civilian personnel of
the office; and performs the duties of Responsible Supply Officer (RSO)_ of the Office;
plans, procures, issues and maintains necessary office supplies and equipment.

4. Security Branch – Ensures the security and safety of the CSAFP at all times.

C. OFFICE OF THE VICE CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP (Show Trans 6)

Mission​: To assist the Chief of Staff, AFP and to perform his functions
during the latter’s absence.

Organization:

1. VCSAFP – The approving authority; for the purchase orders amounting

to P3M and below, for assignment of officers with the rank of Major to Colonel
within/outside GHQ except for major unit commands; to call to active duty of reserve
officer; and the endorsing authority for travel abroad of officers with the rank of 2LT to
Colonel except for major unit commands.

2. Administrative Section – performs the secretariat requirements, as well

as the logistical and communications requirements of the office.

D. OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP (Show

Transparency 7)

Mission​: To assist the CSAFP in policy formulation and implementation and

command decision-making process through completed staff action.

Organization:

1. Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff – Assist TDCS in the

administration and operation of the OTDCS, reviews, edits, evaluates and prioritizes
documents for nation, concurrence, approval and signature of TDCS and keeps TDCS
informed of the activities and decision made by the CSAFP, and activities and action
taken by the subordinate staff/officer.

2. Aide-de-Camp/Secretary – Performs special functions over which TDCS

wishes to exercise personal supervision, attends to the personal requirements of TDCS
in the performance of his official functions; sets up and calendars all commitments and
activities of TDCS, and prepares and reminds appointments and attends to callers,
instructions and security of TDCS.

3. Administrative Officer – Ensures the smooth operation of the OTDCS,

performs staff coordination and supervision over administrative matters in the office,
monitors and supervises execution of instructions and directives given directly by TDCS
to subordinate staffs, offices; perform the duties of a Security Officer and Responsible
Supply Officer of the Office, and enforces observance of office discipline and military
regulations among enlisted personnel and civilian employees of the office/handles all
transportation of the office and supervises the message center.

E. AFP JOINT OPERATION CENTER (AFPJOC) (Show

Transparency 8)

Mission​: To provide current information and facts, coordinates plans

and formulate recommendations whish will be the bases for CSAFP in decision making,
and to take immediate action on operational matters and issues consistent with
command guidance and established policies.
 Organization​:

1. Administrative Branch – Administer JOC, maintains internal security,

operates a message center, supervises the maintenance and operation of JOC
facilities, procures and issues supplies and equipment to satisfy the administrative
requirement of AFPJOC.

2. Operation Branch – Maintains up-to-date records of the operational

activities of AFP units, situation maps, charts and graphics representing statistical data
required by the CSAFP, coordinates all activities with other elements of the AFPJOC.

F. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY JOINT STAFF (OSJS) (Show

Transparency 9)

Mission​: To provide protocol, secretarial and support services to the

Chief of Staff, AFP, the Vice Chief of Staff, AFP and the Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP in
their exercise of command and management of the AFP.

Organization​:

1. Secretary Joint Staff – Responsible in providing protocol, secretarial

and support services to the CSAFP, VCSAFP and DCSAFP in their exercise of
command and management of the AFP.

2. Asst Secretary Joint Staff – The principal assistant, adviser and

coordinator of the Secretary Joint Staff (SJS) in the administration and operation of the
office of the Secretary Joint Staff.

3. Administrative Branch – Formulates policies and procedures pertinent

to administration of the office. Develops and implements management policies
pertaining to the security, safety, promotion of morale and welfare, enhancement of
office skills through training, office decorum and discipline, duties and assignments of
OSJS personnel.

4. Service Support Branch – directs and manages the development,

evaluation, planning and documentation of all service support functions and activities
pertaining to supplies, procurement, finance, transportation, messing and billeting other
services such as repair and maintenance of equipment.

5. Protocol Branch – plans and organizes ceremonial and social activities

involving the command group, establishes liaison with other agencies concerning
protocol matters, and maintains prescribed administrative and operational records on all
protocol activities.

6. Evaluation and Research Branch – Drafts, edits and finalizes

speeches, messages, reports, correspondence, memoranda and special articles for the
CSAFP, VCSAFP and DCSAFP.

F. THE JOINT STAFF (Show Transparency 10A)

(1) ODCS FOR PERSONNEL, (J-1)

Mission: Assist the CSAFP in the attainment of AFP personnel

objectives pertaining to commands and staff direction, coordination, control and
supervision of all personnel activities of the AFP.
(2) ODCS FOR INTELLIGENCE, (J-2)

Mission​: Plans, directs, coordinates, control and supervises all

intelligence and counterintelligence activities in the AFP and manages effectively AFP
intelligence resources.

(3) ODCS FOR OPERATIONS, (J-3)

Mission​: Formulate policies, plans, directs, coordinates and

supervises all matters pertaining to organization and operation of the AFP.

(4) ODCS FOR LOGISTICS, (J-4)

Mission​: Advises the CSAFP on logistics concerns of the AFP and

coordinates, supervises and evaluates the implementation of approved logistics plans
and procedures.

(5) ODCS FOR PLANS, (J-5)

Mission​: Studies and prepares plans outside of the field immediate

operational planning to meet all possible war contingencies, and advises the CSAFP in
the latter’s discharge of responsibilities pertaining to Mutual Defense Board and United
Nations Matters.

(6) ODCS FOR COMPTROLLERSHIP, (J-6)

Mission: Directs, coordinates and supervises matters pertaining to

budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, internal auditing and management
improvement of the AFP.

(7) ODCS FOR CMO, (J-7)

Mission​: Assist the CSAFP on all matters pertaining to the political,

social, economic and psychological dimension of military operation.

(8) ODCS FOR EDUCATION & TRAINING (J-8)

Mission​: Assist the CSAFP in the formulation of plans and policies

and in the direction, coordination and supervision of all matters operating to education
and training of AFP personnel.

(9) ODCS FOR MATERIEL DEVELOPMENT (J-9)

Mission​: Plans and administers the development of the Self-Reliant

Defense Posture (SRDP) program of the AFP.

(10) ODCS FOR RESERVIST & RETIREES AFFAIRS (J-10)

Mission​: Assist and advises the CSAFP in the exercise of command

and management of all reserve forces, and in the conduct of AFP activities related to
retirees affairs and assistance to veterans.
(11) ODCS FOR COMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION
SYSTEM, (J-11)

Mission​: Assist the CSAFP in the formulation of policies and in the planning,
direction, coordination and supervision of all matters pertaining to communications,
electronics and information systems (CEIS) in the AFP.

G. THE PERSONAL STAFFS

(1) OFFICE OF THE STRATEGIC AND SPECIAL STUDIES, AFP

(OSS)

Mission​: To conduct research and studies on national, regional and

international strategic issues and concerns that impact on the mission and functions of
the Armed Forces; to communicate the significance and implication of these concerns to
various internal and external publics; and to conduct independent review and
evaluations of existing AFP policies in the pursuit of organizational efficiency and
effectiveness​.

(2) PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE (PIO)

Mission​: To inform the public continuously on the state of military

establishment and its activities; to promote and maintain sound and favorable public
image about the Armed Forces; and to foster public information consciousness among
AFP personnel.

(3) LIAISON OFFICE FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (LOLA)

Mission​: To assist CSAFP in maintaining harmonious relations with

Congress and other concerned agencies related legislative matters/affairs involving the
AFP.

(4) OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL (OTIG)

Mission: To inquire into and report on matters pertaining to the

mission performance, state of morale and discipline, and the efficiency and economy in
the utilization of AFP resources, and to make such inspections, investigation and
reports as may be prescribed by law, AFP regulations and circulars, or by the CSAFP,
or SND.

(5) OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC

ACCOUTABILITY (OESPA)

Mission​: To enhance professionalism, promote honesty and integrity

in the military service, instill ethical standards and inculcate a strong sense of public
accountability among military and civilian personnel in the pursuit of a common
commitment against graft and corruption in the AFP.

(6) OFFICE OF THE AFP SERGEANT MAJOR (AFPSM)

Mission​: The AFP Sergeant Major is the link of the Chief of Staff with
the enlisted personnel wherein he is tasked to CSAFP in maintaining and improving the
state of morale, welfare and discipline of the enlisted personnel.
 H. THE SPECIAL AND TECHNICAL STAFF

(1) OFFICE OF THE PROVOST MARSHALL GENERAL (OTPMG)

Mission​: To instill military discipline on all AFP personnel to attain a

lawful environment through the promulgation and enforcement of laws, rules and
regulation responsive to the over-all objectives of the AFP.

(2) OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL (OTAG)

Mission​: To provide administrative services to attain the efficient and

effective personnel administration, records management and publication of orders.

(3) OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL (OTJAG)

Mission​: To perform, enforce and discharge its assigned role and

functions as the Chief Legal Office of the AFP and Legal Adviser of the Department of
National Defense on military matters and to supervise the military justice system
throughout the military.

(4) AFP HEADQUARTERS SERVICE COMMAND (AFPHSC)

Mission​: To provide administrative service support and local security

for GHQ, AFP and other units inside CGEA.

(5) OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CHAPLAIN SERVICE (OTCCHS)

Mission​: To provide opportunities for the religious explanations and

morale growth of AFP personnel and their families in order to assist effectively in the
accomplishment of the overall mission of the AFP.

(6) OFFICE OF THE RECREATION AND WELFARE SUPPORT

SERVICES (RWSS)

Mission​: To initiate policies and plans for the physical and mental
well-being of all AFP military and civilian personnel, as well as their dependent through
a well-balanced recreation and welfare service program.

(7) THE OFFICE FOR HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

(OHCA)

Mission: To showcase the vision, ideals and glory of the Filipino

soldiery and to plan and monitor the historical cultural activities of the AFP.

(8) AFP COMMISSIONED OFFICERS CLUB (AFPCOC)

Mission​: To promote and maintain camaraderie, fellowship,

well-being, morale and efficiency of its member and of their dependents by providing
dining refreshments, billeting, social and recreation facilities for officers.
 (9) AFP HOUSING ADMINISTRATION (AFPHA)

Mission​: To assist the CSAFP in the overall supervision and

management of all government quarters and AFP Housing Projects.

(10) OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS (OTCE)

Mission​: To assist the CSAFP in planning, policy formulation and

supervision of engineer programs, projects and activities, and to assist in national
reforestation programs of the government.

(11) OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ORDNANCE AND CHEMICAL

SERVICES (OTCOCS)

Mission​: To assist the CSAFP in the formulation of policies and in

planning, coordination, and control of all matters pertaining to ordnance and chemical
resources and activities.

(12) OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL (OTQMG​)

Mission​: The OTQMG is tasked with the responsibility of assisting the

CSAFP in the formulation of policies and in planning, coordination, supervision and
control of all matters pertaining to Quartermaster, materiel, QM and transport services
of all AFP units and installations.

(13) ​THE OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL (OTSG

Mission​: The Office of the Surgeon General, AFP assists and advises
the Chief of Staff, AFP on Health and Medical matters affecting the AFP.

(14) OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DENTAL SERVICE, AFP (OTCDS)

Mission​: To assist the Chief of Staff, AFP in the formulation of

policies, and in the planning, coordination and supervision of all matters pertaining to
the AFP Dental Service.

(15) OFFICE OF THE CHIEF NURSE, AFP (OTCN)

Mission​: To assist the Chief of Staff, AFP in the formulation of policies

and in the planning, coordination and supervision of all matters pertaining to the Nurse
Corps, AFP and the AFP Nursing Service.

IV. SUMMARY:

a. Recapitulation
b. Ask question. Clear all doubtful points of the lesson.
c. Closure
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER ACADEMY
TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND, PHILIPPINE ARMY
Camp General Mateo Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal

AFP ORGANIZATION
(STUDENT HANDOUT)

Mission​: To defend the Republic of the Philippines, safeguards its national

security, and to assist government agencies in the socio-economic development of the
country.

Function​: In consonance with National objectives, the AFP performs the

following:

a. Uphold the sovereignty, support the Constitution and defend the territory
of the country.
b. Promote and advance the national aims, goals, interests and policies.
c. Plan, organize, maintain, develop and deploy its regular and citizen
reserve forces for National Security.
d. Assist and support the National government in its task of nation building.
Performs other functions as the President may direct.

PRESIDENT AS THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF – of the AFP exercise strategic

direction of the AFP through Secretary of National Defense (SND). He likewise
exercises command of the AFP through Chief of Staff, AFP.

SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE – 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.

CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP – commands the AFP, principal military adviser of the
President, and executes the President’s Command functions. Through him, the
President issues orders to all AFP Commanders.

TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION, AFP is organized as follows:

1. General Headquarters (GHQ)

2. Major Service Commands (PA, PAF, PN)
3. Area Commands
4. AFP Wide Support and Separate Units (AFPWSSUs)

COMMAND ORGANIZATION:

The Commander in Chief exercises Command and Control over AFP through the
Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP). Directly under the CSAFP are five (5) area Commands.
The three (3) Major service commands are likewise under the CSAFP, to provide
administrative and logistical support to and supervision of their respective elements
under operational control of the Area Commands.
PRESENT ORGANIZATION:

The current structure of the AFP at GHQ includes the AFP Command Group,
Personnel, Coordinating, Special and Technical Staff, the Composite Operation
Commands under AFP and AFPWSSU. In these set up, GHQ discharge both policy
making and operating function. Command support activities such as Hqs, Security
Training, Medical, Dental, Legal, Computer, Communication and enter Service are
provided by the AFPWSSUs
COMMAND GROUP:

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP

Mission​: To execute the President’s command functions in relation to military

strategies, tactics and operation. To exercise command and control of all elements of
the AFP.

Organization​:

Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff – Assist the CSAFP in the administration and
Operation of the Office of the Chief of Staff.

Aide-de-Camp – Attends to the personal of the CSAFP in the performance of his official
functions.

Administrative Branch – takes custody of all classified documents. Enforce observance

of proper decorum and discipline among enlisted and civilian personnel of the office;
and performs the duties of Responsible Supply Officer (RSO)_ of the Office; plans,
procures, issues and maintains necessary office supplies and equipment.

Security Branch – Ensures the security and safety of the CSAFP at all times.

OFFICE OF THE VICE CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP

Mission​: To assist the Chief of Staff, AFP and to perform his functions during the
latter’s absence.

Organization:

VCSAFP – The approving authority; for the purchase orders amounting to P3M and
below, for assignment of officers with the rank of Major to Colonel within/outside GHQ
except for major unit commands; to call to active duty of reserve officer; and the
endorsing authority for travel abroad of officers with the rank of 2LT to Colonel except
for major unit commands.

Administrative Section – performs the secretariat requirements, as well as the logistical

and communications requirements of the office.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP

Mission​: To assist the CSAFP in policy formulation and implementation and

command decision-making process through completed staff action.

Organization:

Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff – Assist TDCS in the administration and
operation of the OTDCS, reviews, edits, evaluates and prioritizes documents for nation,
concurrence, approval and signature of TDCS and keeps TDCS informed of the
activities and decision made by the CSAFP, and activities and action taken by the
subordinate staff/officer.

Aide-de-Camp/Secretary – Performs special functions over which TDCS wishes to

exercise personal supervision, attends to the personal requirements of TDCS in the
performance of his official functions; sets up and calendars all commitments and
activities of TDCS, and prepares and reminds appointments and attends to callers,
instructions and security of TDCS.

Administrative Officer – Ensures the smooth operation of the OTDCS, performs staff
coordination and supervision over administrative matters in the office, monitors and
supervises execution of instructions and directives given directly by TDCS to
subordinate staffs, offices; perform the duties of a Security Officer and Responsible
Supply Officer of the Office, and enforces observance of office discipline and military
regulations among enlisted personnel and civilian employees of the office/handles all
transportation of the office and supervises the message center.

AFP JOINT OPERATION CENTER (AFPJOC)

Mission​: To provide current information and facts, coordinates plans and formulate
recommendations whish will be the bases for CSAFP in decision making, and to take
immediate action on operational matters and issues consistent with command guidance
and established policies.

Organization​:

Administrative Branch – Administer JOC, maintains internal security, operates a

message center, supervises the maintenance and operation of JOC facilities, procures
and issues supplies and equipment to satisfy the administrative requirement of
AFPJOC.

Operation Branch – Maintains up-to-date records of the operational activities of AFP

units, situation maps, charts and graphics representing statistical data required by the
CSAFP, coordinates all activities with other elements of the AFPJOC.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY JOINT STAFF (OSJS)

Mission​: To provide protocol, secretarial and support services to the Chief of Staff,
AFP, the Vice Chief of Staff, AFP and the Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP in their exercise of
command and management of the AFP.

Organization​:

Secretary Joint Staff – Responsible in providing protocol, secretarial and support

services to the CSAFP, VCSAFP and DCSAFP in their exercise of command and
management of the AFP.

Asst Secretary Joint Staff – The principal assistant, adviser and coordinator of the
Secretary Joint Staff (SJS) in the administration and operation of the office of the
Secretary Joint Staff.

Administrative Branch – Formulates policies and procedures pertinent to administration

of the office. Develops and implements management policies pertaining to the security,
safety, promotion of morale and welfare, enhancement of office skills through training,
office decorum and discipline, duties and assignments of OSJS personnel.

Service Support Branch – directs and manages the development, evaluation, planning
and documentation of all service support functions and activities pertaining to supplies,
procurement, finance, transportation, messing and billeting other services such as
repair and maintenance of equipment.

Protocol Branch – plans and organizes ceremonial and social activities involving the
command group, establishes liaison with other agencies concerning protocol matters,
and maintains prescribed administrative and operational records on all protocol
activities.

Evaluation and Research Branch – Drafts, edits and finalizes speeches, messages,
reports, correspondence, memoranda and special articles for the CSAFP, VCSAFP and
DCSAFP.

THE J – STAFF

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR PERSONNEL (J-1)

Mission​: Assist the CSAFP in the attainment of AFP personnel objectives

pertaining to commands and staff direction, coordination, control and supervision of all
personnel activities of the AFP.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE (J-2)

Mission​: Plans, directs, coordinates, control and supervises all intelligence and
counterintelligence activities in the AFP and manages effectively AFP intelligence
resources.
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR OPERATION (J-3)

Mission​: Formulate policies, plans, directs, coordinates and supervises all matters
pertaining to organization and operation of the AFP.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR LOGISTICS (J-4)

Mission​: Advises the CSAFP on logistics concerns of the AFP and coordinates,
supervises and evaluates the implementation of approved logistics plans and
procedures.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR PLANS (J-5)

Mission​: Studies and prepares plans outside of the field immediate operational
planning to meet all possible war contingencies, and advises the CSAFP in the latter’s
discharge of responsibilities pertaining to Mutual Defense Board and United Nations
Matters.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR COMPTROLLERSHIP (J-6)

Mission​: Directs, coordinates and supervises matters pertaining to budgeting,

accounting, financial reporting, internal auditing and management improvement of the
AFP.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR CMO (J-7)

Mission​: Assist the CSAFP on all matters pertaining to the political, social,
economic and psychological dimension of military operation.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING (J-8)
Mission​: Assist the CSAFP in the formulation of plans and policies and in the
direction, coordination and supervision of all matters operating to education and training
of AFP personnel.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR MATERIEL DEVELOPMENT

(J-9)

Mission​: Plans and administers the development of the Self-Reliant Defense

Posture (SRDP) program of the AFP.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR RESERVIST (J-10)

Mission​: Assist and advises the CSAFP in the exercise of command and
management of all reserve forces, and in the conduct of AFP activities related to
retirees affairs and assistance to veterans.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR COMMUNICATION ELETRONICS

AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (J-11)

Mission​: Assist the CSAFP in the formulation of policies and in the planning,
direction, coordination and supervision of all matters pertaining to communications,
electronics and information systems (CEIS) in the AFP.

THE PERSONAL STAFFS

OFFICE OF THE STRATEGIC AND SPECIAL STUDIES, AFP (OSS)

Mission​: To conduct research and studies on national, regional and international

strategic issues and concerns that impact on the mission and functions of the Armed
Forces; to communicate the significance and implication of these concerns to various
internal and external publics; and to conduct independent review and evaluations of
existing AFP policies in the pursuit of organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE (PIO)

Mission​: To inform the public continuously on the state of military establishment

and its activities; to promote and maintain sound and favorable public image about the
Armed Forces; and to foster public information consciousness among AFP personnel.

LIAISON OFFICE FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (LOLA)

Mission​: To assist CSAFP in maintaining harmonious relations with Congress and

other concerned agencies related legislative matters/affairs involving the AFP.

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL (OTIG)

Mission​: To inquire into and report on matters pertaining to the mission

performance, state of morale and discipline, and the efficiency and economy in the
utilization of AFP resources, and to make such inspections, investigation and reports as
may be prescribed by law, AFP regulations and circulars, or by the CSAFP, or SND.

OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUTABILITY (OESPA)

Mission​: To enhance professionalism, promote honesty and integrity in the military

service, instill ethical standards and inculcate a strong sense of public accountability
among military and civilian personnel in the pursuit of a common commitment against
graft and corruption in the AFP.
OFFICE OF THE AFP SERGEANT MAJOR (AFPSM)

Mission​: The AFP Sergeant Major is the link of the Chief of Staff with the enlisted
personnel wherein he is tasked to CSAFP in maintaining and improving the state of
morale, welfare and discipline of the enlisted personnel.

THE SPECIAL TECHNICAL STAFF

OFFICE OF THE PROVOST MARSHALL GENERAL (OTPMG)

Mission​: To instill military discipline on all AFP personnel to attain a lawful

environment through the promulgation and enforcement of laws, rules and regulation
responsive to the over-all objectives of the AFP.

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL (OTAG)

Mission​: To provide administrative services to attain the efficient and effective

personnel administration, records management and publication of orders.

OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL (OTJAG)

Mission​: To perform, enforce and discharge its assigned role and functions as the
Chief Legal Office of the AFP and Legal Adviser of the Department of National Defense
on military matters and to supervise the military justice system throughout the military.

AFP HEADQUARTERS SERVICE COMMAND (AFPHSC)

Mission​: To provide administrative service support and local security for GHQ, AFP
and other units inside CGEA.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CHAPLAIN SERVICE (OTCCHS)

Mission​: To provide opportunities for the religious explanations and morale growth
of AFP personnel and their families in order to assist effectively in the accomplishment
of the overall mission of the AFP.

OFFICE OF THE RECREATION AND WELFARE SUPPORT SERVICES (RWSS)

Mission​: To initiate policies and plans for the physical and mental well-being of all
AFP military and civilian personnel, as well as their dependent through a well-balanced
recreation and welfare service program.

THE OFFICE FOR HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES (OHCA)

Mission​: To showcase the vision, ideals and glory of the Filipino soldiery and to
plan and monitor the historical cultural activities of the AFP.

AFP COMMISSIONED OFFICERS CLUB (AFPCOC)

Mission​: To promote and maintain camaraderie, fellowship, well-being, morale and

efficiency of its member and of their dependents by providing dining refreshments,
billeting, social and recreation facilities for officers.

AFP HOUSING ADMINISTRATION (AFPHA)

Mission​: To assist the CSAFP in the overall supervision and management of all
government quarters and AFP Housing Projects.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS (OTCE)

Mission​: To assist the CSAFP in planning, policy formulation and supervision of

engineer programs, projects and activities, and to assist in national reforestation
programs of the government.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ORDNANCE AND CHEMICAL SERVICES (OTCOCS)

Mission​: To assist the CSAFP in the formulation of policies and in planning,

coordination, and control of all matters pertaining to ordnance and chemical resources
and activities.

OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL (OTQMG)

Mission​: The OTQMG is tasked with the responsibility of assisting the CSAFP in
the formulation of policies and in planning, coordination, supervision and control of all
matters pertaining to Quartermaster, materiel, QM and transport services of all AFP
units and installations.

THE OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL (OTSG)

Mission​: The Office of the Surgeon General, AFP assists and advises the Chief of
Staff, AFP on Health and Medical matters affecting the AFP.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DENTAL SERVICE, AFP (OTCDS)

Mission​: To assist the Chief of Staff, AFP in the formulation of policies, and in the
planning, coordination and supervision of all matters pertaining to the AFP Dental
Service.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF NURSE, AFP (OTCN)

Mission​: To assist the Chief of Staff, AFP in the formulation of policies and in the
planning, coordination and supervision of all matters pertaining to the Nurse Corps, AFP
and the AFP Nursing Service.
 ADVANCE SHEET

Date Updated:
Reference

I. TITLE: AFP ORGANIZATION

II. LESSON OBJECTIVE: To orient Candidate Soldiers on AFP

​Organization.

Task: Discuss the major components of the AFP and the organization of
the major services.

Condition: In Classroom environment.

Standard: Acceptable performance is attained if the students had internalized

the mission and organization structure of the AFP.

III. ASSIGNMENT​: Read student handouts for better understanding.

IV. SPECIAL INSTRUCTION​: None

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER ACADEMY

TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND, PHILIPPINE ARMY
Camp General Mateo Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal
 LESSON PLAN
A. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

1. TITLE: AFP UNIFORMS, INSIGNIAS AND EQUIPMENT

2. LESSON OBJECTIVE: To provide the students the basic knowledge on

authorized AFP uniforms proper use and wearing of equipment and insignias.

Task: Present and discuss the authorized AFP uniforms, show to them
samples and proper placement of insignias in uniform and take up the different
equipment of individual soldier.

Condition: In Classroom environment.

Standard: ​Proper wearing of uniform and insignias and the proper use of
individual equipment.

3. Presented to: Candidate Soldier Course

4. Time Allotted: Two (2) periods

5. Type of Presentation: Lecture

6. Uniform: As prescribed in the Training Schedule

7. Equipment: ​None

8. Issue Materials: ​ Handout and related references.

9. Assignment/Reference(s):​ Comply with the requirements in the advance sheet.

10. Training Requirements:

a. Additional Personnel: None

b. Classroom Requirements: Blackboard/Chalk, Eraser, Vu-graph
c. Instructional Aids: Visual Aids/Transparencies

B. LESSON OUTLINE

I. TITLE: AFP UNIFORMS, INSIGNIAS AND EQUIPMENT

II. INTRODUCTION: (5 min)

a. Greetings. (As appropriate)

b. Motivation
c. Scope of the Lesson
III. BODY/EXPLANATION: (1 Hr & 50 min)

a. Definition

b. Types of Military Uniform

c. Uniform of the Philippine Army

d. Types of Insignias

e. Equipment

IV. CONCLUSION (5 Min)

a. Recapitulate.
b. Ask Question. Clarify of doubtful points.
c. Closure