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OTAG/OJ1 08 October 2018

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE·""·"· ..... ·w~· ·
NUMBER 20

TESTIMONIAL ACTIVITIES, AWARDS AND MEMENTOS TO BE ACCORDED:·

TO COMPULSORILY RETIRING ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP)
PERSONNEL

1. REFERENCES:
a. Section 5 of Presidential Decree Nr 1638 as amended dated
1 o September 1979, Subject: Establishing a New System of Retirement and
Separation for Military Personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and for Other.
Purposes;
b. AFPRG 131-054 dated 26 June 2014, Subject: Awards and
Decorations Manual;
c. SOP Nr 3, GHQ, AFP dated 25 March 2014, Subject: AFP
Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (AFP PRAISE} for Civilian
t'
Employees;
d. SOP-~~ ~~J~~Q.~ ~f:f:> ..9J~t.~.~LQJ. JY!Y.. 1.~~7. Subject: Change of
Command Ceremony, Change of Chief of Office Ceremony and Turn-Over Ceremony;
e. SOP Nr 10, GHQ, AFP dated 15 November 1993, Subject:
Honors Upon Retirement/Separation;
f. Letter Directive Nr 13, GHQ, AFP dated 17 March 2009, Subject:
Retirement Ceremony, Awards, and Mementos to be Accorded to the AFP Officers
Who Will Compulsorily Retire from the Service and the Giving of Plaques/Certificates
of Appreciation to their Respective Wives/Husbands; ·
g. SJS Memo dated 27 March 2017, Subject: Schedule of
Testimonial Dinner of Retiring Generals/Chiefs of Office;
h. SJS Memo dated 18 April 2013, Subject: Testimonial Dinners;
and ,.
i. SJS. Memo dated 03 November 2004, Subject: Presiding Officer
during Change of Command/Chief of Office Ceremony;
2. PURPOSE:
· To standardize the policies and procedures in providing appropriate
honors to retiring AFP personnel in order to ensure that the AFP provides due
recognition to their unselfish, faitbful.and.de~tedservjcaJ:eLldered to: the AFP and to
the nation. It shall also provide a clear guidance with regard to the conduct of
Testimonial Review, Retirement Ceremony, Testimonial Dinner, and giving of plaques
and mementos to compulsorily retiring members of the AFP and their respective
spouses or their immediate family members.

13. SCOPE ...

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3. SCOPE:

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) applies to all military Officers,

Enlisted Personnel (EP)..and._CiYilian,.EmpJoyee.s...(.C_E)-Mt.bo~wjll compulsorily retire from
the military/government service. Further, only retiring AFP personnel who has no
pending case and/or has not been demoted within the duration of his/her service and
has been issued with retirement orders may avail of the ceremonies and privileges
stated herein.
4. DEFINITIONOF TERMS:
a. Change of Command Ceremony - a formal rite marking the
change of Commanders of AFP units down to the Battalion level or its equivalent in
the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and Philippine Navy (PN). It includes the handover of a
unit and its color to the new Commander.
b. Change of Chief of Office Ceremony - a formal rite marking the
change of Chief of Joint, Personal and Special (JPS) Staff, Division, Brigade Staff or
its equivalent in the PAF and PN and/or AFP-Wide Support and Separate Units
(AFPWSSUs) Staff. It includes the handover of the office and its symbol to the new
Chief of Office.
c. Command Plaque - an award given/presented by the Chief of
Staff, AFP (CSAFP), Major Service Commanders/Unified Commanders or any
t'
Commander with Table_of Qr;:garuzation (IlO).:.Rank,otat..Je.ast 0-7 to any military or
civilian personnel or private person, corporations or entity to recognize their important
role and remarkable service.
d. Departure Honors - a ceremony conducted after the Change of
Command/Change of Chief of Office/Retirement Ceremonies only for the outgoing
Commander/Chief of Office.
e. Indoor - ceremonies done inside a building or covered/sheltered
areas, including, but not limited to, offices, penthouse and/or conference rooms.
f. Outdoor - ceremonies done in open/shaded areas, such as, but
not limited to, parade grounds, grandstand, gym, hangar and canopy. Gym hangar
and canopy are considered outdoors for ceremonial purposes.
g. Plcfque of Appreciation
1) It is an award given by any Chief of Office/Unit
Commander to military or civilian personnel in grateful acknowledgment of their
contribution and support to the accomplishment of the AFP's mission.
2) Likewise, this is an award of gratitude given to the
spouses/immediate family members of compulsorily retiring military personnel to
recognize their unselfisl,; faithfalt'Sn&deve1ed-st:1pport-tcr-t:t-le honoree.
h. Plaque of Honorable Service - an award given/presented by the
CSAFP to compulsorily retiring AFP personnel in recognition of their unwavering
dedication and service to the AFP.

· Ii. Retirement

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i. Retirement Award - an award which shall be given to a civilian

retiree/honoree who had rendered at least 30 years of satisfactory government service
in the AFP. This award shall be in the form of a Plaque of Appreciation, to be signed
by The Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP (TDCSAFP) for the -General Headquarters (GHQ)
and AFPWSSUs)/Unified .Commands .. (UCs).and .. respecnve.Ccmmanoers of the Major
Services.

j. Retirement Ceremony - a timed honored ceremony accorded to

any military Officer who will compulsorily retire in the military service honoring his/her
faithful and honorable service in the AFP.

k. Testimonial Review with Retirement Ceremony - an evening

ceremony rendered to compulsorily retiring military personnel by virtue of their rank
and position.

I. Testimonial Dinner/Luncheon/Golf - a tradition tendered by the

CSAFP, Vice Chief· of Staff, AFP (VCSAFP), TDCSAFP and Major Service
Commanders to compulsorily retiring Generals/Flag Officers holding key positions in
theAFP.

5. POLICIES:

a.
PROVIDER AND SIGNATORY OF AWARDS, PLAQUES,
CERTIFICATES AND MEMENTOS:
• •• •. .,..._,. . .,,. ,...,,. ........ .-.., .....,,.... • •r\, '"~'" ,.~,.-., ., •.,, •. •· • •"t<i t '''""""'• '\

1) Compulsory Retirement - Appropriate plaques and

memento shall be provided to compulsorily retiring Officers, EP and CEs regardless of
unit assignment to be given during the retirement ceremony.

a) CSAFP, Major Services and Unified

Commanders:

Plaques/
Designation Signatory Provider Remarks
Mementos
Incoming
CSAFP
CSAFP·
.. ', . . ~
Major Service
1
Command
Plaque Commanders
Major
Service -
CSAFP
Unified
Commanders

/Plaque of ...

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Incoming
CSAFP
CSAFP
I

Plaque of
2 Honorable
Major Service
Commanders -
Service
•h·--·-·-,-- __ . CSAFP .... -· ~ _ ~ .. - . ........
...
Unified
Commanders
Incoming To be presented to
CSAFP
CSAFP the spouse/
Major Service immediate family
Plaque of
3 Commanders member ··,
Appreciation
CSAFP
II Unified
Commanders

CSAFP

Encased Major Service I

4 Philippine
Flag
Commanders - I -
Unified
Commanders
Major
CSAFP Service
t"

Major-8efviee - ... ··-·· --· ... -·. -·-· -~·-···

5
Framed
Medals
Commanders - -
Unified
Commanders

b) Officers with Rank 0-7 and above:

--

Plaques/ Unit/Office
Signatory Provider Remarks
Mementos Assignment
,.
GHQ, UCs &
CSAFP
AFPWSSUs
1
Command
Plaque
-
Major Service
'"
...
- I
Major Service
Commanders Major
Service
I
,,
GHQ, UCs &
Plaque of CSAFP ,,,.
AFPWSSUs~
2 Honorable
Ser-\4se ···---···
-
Service Major -S-erv"lce- . MajeF
Commanders

· /Plaque

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GHQ, UCs & i

CSAFP To be presented to
Plaque of AFPWSSUs the spouse/
3
Appreciation immediate family
Major Service
Major Service member
~ ., . --· ..._ ~.Commanders . ,..._. A -~·~ ' .... ~ ''"' 0 •

Encased GHQ, UCs &

4 Philippine
Flag
AFPWSSUs
- -
Major Service
GHQ, UCs & ,
AFPWSSUs .,
5
Framed
Medals - -
Major Service

c) Officers with Rank 0-6:

Plaques/ Unit
Signatory Provider Remarks
Memento Assignment
GHQ, UCs &
CSAFP
AFPWSSUs
1
Command
Plaque Major Service
-
Major Service
. Commanders
GHQr U.Cs.&. -·--csAFP --·. __ . . _ . . . - .... - ...
Plaque of AFPWSSUs
2 Honorable
Major Service -
Service Major Service Major
Commanders
GHQ, UCs& Service
CSAFP To be presente~
Plaque of AFPWSSUs to the spouse/
3
Appreciation Major Service immediate family
Major Service
Commanders member
GHQ, UCs &
Encased I
4 Philippine
Flag
AFPWSSUs CSAFP -
Msjor Service

d) - Officers with Rank 0-5 and 0-4:

Plaques/ Unit
Signatory Provider Remarks
Memento Assignment
GHQ, UCs&
Plaque of TAG,AFP
1 Honorable
AFPWSSUs
--·- 'Mafor ·sEfrvice · 1J'nit1omce·
......
Respective
-
Service Major Service
Adjutants

/Plaque of ...
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GHQ, UCs &
TAG,AFP
To be !
AFPWSSUs presented to
Plaque of I

2 the spouse/
Appreciation Major Service
Major Service immediate
Adjutants
family member
Encased
. GHQ,,. UCs. & .. . ~ . ., . ,. . . ' ~ ............ "' . ~ ·-, . . ~ ... .. .
- .
3 Philippine
Flag
AFPWSSUs
Major Service
- -
e) AFP Sergeant Major and Major Service Sergeant
Majors:
··,
Plaques/
Designation Signatory Provider Remarks
Mementos
AFPSM CSAFP

1
Command
Plaque Major Service Major Service
Major
Service -
Sgt Majors Commanders

Plaque of AFPSM CSAFP

2 Honorable
Service
Major Service Major Service -
Sgt Majors Commanders
~ .• . ,·,., ,., ' ... . -.~.-.p,-. . · ~\ ... . . .. .-. \ "' '' ....... .. I"• ,,ru••·l,1,
To be
AFPSM CSAFP
presented to
Plaque of
3 the spouse/
Appreciation Major Service Major Service Major immediate
Sgt Majors Commanders Service family member
Encased AFPSM
4 Philippine
Flag
Major Service - -
Sgt Majors
AFPSM
5
Framed
Medals ~ajor Service - -
Sgt Majors
f) EP:
Plaques/ Unit
Signatory Provider Remarks
Memento Assignment
GHQ, UCs&
Plaque of TAG,AFP
1 Honorable
AFPWSSUs
.. -· - ............ 1' .. 1•11,•

Maj·~~s~~~~" . 'UAitJOffice
Respective
-
Service Major Service
Adjutants I
. /Plaque of ...

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I
GHQ, UCs & Respective
AFPWSSUs To be presented
Unit
Plaque of to the spouse/
2 Commander/
Appreciation immediate family
Major Service Chief of
member
. . . ___ ,,,. . --~ . ... ...._ .. ... ~....Office. ___ . . ........ , .-..~--·· .
GHQ, UCs &
Encased AFPWSSUs
3 Philippine
Flag
- -
Major Service
.•
,{"

g) CEs:

Certificate/ Unit
Signatory Provider Remarks
Plaque Assignment

Certificate of
GHQ, UCs &
AFPWSSU&
TAG,AFP TAG,AFP -
1 Honorable Major
Service Major Service
Major Service
Adjutants
Service
Adjutants
-
. GHQ, UCs &
TDCSAFP
Respective
AFPWSSUs Unit
2
Plaque of
Appreciation Major Service
·Cemmander/
Chief of
-
Major Service
Commanders Office

2) The present unit/office of the retiring General/Flag Officer

shall provide the appropriate award to be conferred during the Change of
Command/Change of Chief of Office Ceremony.

3) The plaques and mementos shall be given during the

scheduled Retirement Ceremony.

4) • To avoid duplication, Major Service Commanders shall

give Command Plaque/Plaque of Appreciation to the retiring General/Flag Officers
assigned in the GHQ, UCs and AFPWSSUs who shall be tendered with Testimonial
Review at their respective Major"Service··Heaa·quarters. ··

5) Those who shall opt to waive attendance at the said

retirement ceremony will also be given the same plaque(s)/certificate(s)and
memento(s). s

--· - . -·---· . ·-··-·. --· ··--· . -···---···

/b. SCHEDULE

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b. SCHEDULE AND VENUE OF RETIREMENT CEREMONY:
1) With Testimonial Review
Honoree Schedule Venue l
CSAFP, VCSAFP, Change of Command/Chief of GHQ Parade Ground
TDCSAFP and Office Ceremony prior to or at any designated
Commander, retirement-date ., .. .,.. ·~--· ...... · .., ... -venue.
GHQ & HSC, AFP
Supt, PMA and Cmdrs, Change of Command Ceremony Respective Unit
Major Svcs, UCs and prior to retirement date Headquarters.
JTF-NCR
2) Without Testimonial Review ··,
--
Honoree Schedule Venue
Chief of Office of the Change of Chief of Office AFPCOC, CGEA,
JPS Staff Ceremony prior to retirement Quezon City or at
date any designated
venue
Commanders/Chiefs, Change of Command/Chief of Respective Unit
AFPWSSUs Office Ceremony prior to Headquarters or at
retirement date any designated
venue.
Assistants/Deputies of Change of Chief of Office Respective Unit
the JPS Staff, Ceremony prior to retirement Headquarters/Office
AFPWSSUs and UCs date or at any designated
I ;~:N~6~~:~tf 0-71 ·" • "~'" .~ . . -.r,• ,,r"'"''' '~'" ••~·- , m••-• ..v.~nue.
3) The Major Services, UCs, and AFPWSSUs shall conduct
Retirement Ceremony to all their respective retiring military personnel and CEs
assigned thereat, other than those specified in paras 5.b.1) and 5.b.2), prior to
retirement date to be held at respective unit headquarters.
4) The General Headquarters & Headquarters Service
command (GHQ & HSC), AFP shall also conduct Retirement Ceremony to the
compulsorily retiring Military Personnel and Civilian Employees assigned in GHQ
other than those specified in para 5.b.1) and 5.b.2) during flag retreat at the GHQ
Canopy every last Friday of the Month.
c. PRESIDING OFFICERS:
In instances where the Retirement Ceremony includes Change of
Command/Chief of Office Ceremony, the following guidelines shall determine the
Presiding Officer:
Honoree Presiding Officer
Commander-in-Chief or
CSAFP and Major Service Commanders
his/her Representative
VCSAFP, TDCSAFP, UCs and ·,mier Commanders/
CSAFP
Staff with a TIO Rank bf 0-9 (LTGENNADM)
.•
· /Commanders/Chiefs

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Commanders/Chiefs, AFPWSSUs with a TIO Rank

of 0-8 (MGEN/RADM) and below
VCSAFP Il
Chiefs of the JPS Staff with a TIO Rank of 0-8 l
TDCSAFP
(MGEN/RADM) and below
Assistants/Deputies of the JPS,,AFPWSSUs and ,. Respective Unit
of
UCs with a TO Ran'f< 0:7 t~~ENiCOMrvie>r . ·". .... "'"Commander!Chief of
Office I
d. TESTIMONIAL DINNER/LUNCHEON/GOLF:

1) The honoree may request any of the following Testimonial

activities that would commemorate his/her retirement: ·,

a) Testimonial Dinner to be scheduled on Wednesday

and the maximum duration of the program must be two (2) hours;

b) Testimonial luncheon;

c) Testimonial Golf to be scheduled on a Saturday.

2) Host:

Honoree Host
, VCSAFP/Major Service Commanders/ TDCSAFP/UCs and other
CSAFP
Commanders/Staff ~th a ..T/0 RaRk·0f·0-9·{._:r:GENNA9M)
Commanders/Chiefs, AFPWSSUs with a T/0 Rank of 0-8
VCSAFP
(MGEN/RADM} and 0-7 (BGEN/COMMO)
Chiefs of JPS Staff with a TIO Rank of 0-8 (MGEN/RADM) and
TDCSAFP
0-7 (BGEN/COMMO)

3) .lt is the duty of the Administrative Officer of every

unit/office to coordinate the requirements with the Office of the Secretary Joint Staff
(OSJS)/Major Service Secretaries of Staff for the conduct of Testimonial
Dinner/luncheon/Golf. Thus, the Unit of Primary Responsibility/Office of Primary
Responsibility (UPR/OPR) ,. is the unit/office concerned in coordinating with the
SJS/Major Service Secretaries of Staff. It must be noted that the Testimonial
Dinner/luncheon/Golf is an activity of the host and not of the honoree/retiree.
Therefore, it is the desire of the host that must be followed.

e. MILITARY HOST AND CEREMONIAL ELEMENTS:

1) Respective Deputy/Executive Officer (Ex-0) shall be the

military host for the ,arrival honors of incoming Commanders/Chiefs of Office/Unit.
Further, the newly designated-©ommander1Chiefof'0ffice·sttall be the military host for
the departure honors.

. /2) For other ...

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2) For other honorees, respective units/offices shall designate

a military host, subject to the provisions of rank requirement and availability of
Officers.

3) ... The.size.otfne ceremonial elements shall be as follows:

a) Testimonial Review

Rank Size Troop Cmdr

0-9 and 0-10 Division 0-8
0-8 Brigade 0-7"<
0-7 Brigade o-e
b) Departure Honors (Full Military Honors)

Rank Size Cmdr !

0-9 and 0-10 · Battalion 0-5 ·-j
0-7 and 0-8 Company 0-3 ·1
4) Major· Services shall also follow the same level of
precedence in the designation of Military Host and the size of ceremonial elements
with that of the Higher He~q_Ql!ijft.0f$, . --·--·. --· , . -····· ··-···

f. OTHERS:

1) During the rehearsals and the actual review for the Change
of Command/Chief of Office with Retirement Ceremony in honor of the CSAFP,
VCSAFP and TDCSAFP, the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff (ODCS) for
Operations, J3 (OJ3) shall provide the snacks/refreshments of the ceremonial
elements. For all other Officers, the concerned unit/office shall provide for the
snacks/refreshments of their respective ceremonial elements.

2) Requests for ceremonial activities shall be submitted 45

days before the retirement date. Late requests will no longer be processed.

3} Any · retiring militarypersonnel and CEs may have the

option to waive the testimonial review and/or retirement ceremony. However, all the
medals, plaques and mementos shall mandatorily be given except for the funds
intended for the ceremonies. Said funds will not be subjected to any form of
conversion.

4) · ·-on1rretiring:mititary-perso-nrte11CE·who
has no previous or
pending case or has not been demoted within the duration of his/her services and
already issued retirement. orders may avail of the ceremonies and privileges stated
herein.
. /5) The giving . .

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5) The giving of gifts is hereby discouraged.

6. PROCEDURES:

a. Respective units/offices of retiring military personnel and Civilian

Employees shall submiflhe"requAesffo 0J1)Major'Service Ones, indicating the intent
of the honoree whether or not to avail the provisions of this SOP 45 days before the
retirement date. The request shall include the name of spouse or immediate family
member to be recognized, the availability of the Presiding Officer and the venue of the
ceremonies among others.

b. OJ 1 /Major Service Ones shall facilitate the approval "of the

request and initiate a coordinating conference to ensure the completeness of
requirements for the Change of Command/Chief of Office and Testimonial Review
with Retirement Ceremony.

c. OSJS/Major Service Secretaries of Staff shall initiate a

coordinating conference to ensure the completeness of requirements for the
Testimonial Dinner/Luncheon/Golf, relay the intent of the host, accommodate request
of the honoree and prepare other details as necessary.

d. OJ3/Major Services 3s and their counterpart from the UCs to

include Joint Task Force-Capital Region (JTF-NCR),. Philippine Military Academy
"(PMA) and GHQ & HSC, AFP shall be the QPR for the conduct of the
arrival/departure honors- and- Testimonia~.,·Heview; ·including rehearsals, and shall
determine the UPRs for such purpose.

e. Funding requirements for the implementation of this SOP shall be

provided by the concerned offices/units/services through respective Office of the
Financial Management (OFMs).

7. RESCISSION:

The following SOP and Letter Directive are hereby rescinded:

a. SOP Nr 10, GHQ, AFP dated 15 · November 1993, Subject:

Honors Upon Retirement/Separation; and

b. Letter Directive Nr 13, GHQ, AFP dated 17 March 2009, Subject:

Retirement Ceremony, Awards, and Mementos to be Accorded to the AFP Officers
Who Will Compulsorily Retire from the Service and the Giving of Plaques/Certificates
of Appreciation to their Respective Wives/Husbands.

/8. EFFECTIVITY ...

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8. EFFECTIVITY:

This SOP takes effect upon publication.

BY COMMAND OF GENERAL GALVEZ JUNIOR:

;,u-. ,.... ~
.. " ,.... '
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DISTRIBUTION
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Enclosures:

1 - Designated Venue of Retirement Ceremony, Presiding Officer and Host for

Testimonial Dinner
2- Command Plaque Format
3- Plaque of Honorable Service Format
4 - Certificate of Honorable Service Format
5 - Plaque of Appreciation Format (to be presented by Major Service Commanders)
6 - Plaque of Appreciation Format (to be provided by Unit Commanders/Chief of
" Office)
7 - Plaque of Appreciation J;ormat.. (for the,.spol:Jsetimrned~ate
family member)
8 - Programme for the AFP Change of Command with Testimonial Review and
Retirement Ceremony (Outdoor)
9 - Programme for the AFP Change of Command with Retirement Ceremony
(Indoor)
1 O - Programme for the Change of Command/Chief of Office with Testimonial
Review and Retirement Ceremony Outdoor (VCSAFP, TDCSAFP, UCs, Maj
Svc Cmdrs/Supt, PMA and Cmdr, GHQ & HSC)
11 - Programme for the Change of Command/Chief of Office with
Retirement Ceremony Indoor (VCSAFP, TDCSAFP, UCs, Maj Svc Cmdrs,
Supt, PMA and Cmdr, GHQ & HSC)
12 - Programme for the Change of Command/Change of Chief of Office with
Retirement Ceremony Indoor (Chiefs, Joint, Personal and Special Staff and
Chiefs/Cmdrs, AFPW~SWst.".. . .,, ,

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Encl 2 to SOP Nr 20 GHQ, AFP dated 08 October 2018:

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GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City

COMMAND PLAQUE

is hereby presented to

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES

in grateful acknowledgment of his/her eminently meritorious

and valuable service rendered as
from to

Given this day of

-L. in the Year of Our Lord, Two
Thousand and at the General Headquarters, Armed
· Forces of the Philippines, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon
City.

CARLITO G GALVEZJR
General AFP

AFP Core Values: Honor, SeNice, Patriotism

 AFP Vision 2028: A World-class Armed Forces, Source of Nationai Pride

Encl 3 to SOP Nr 20 GHQ, AFP dated 08 October 2018:

-·,
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City

PLAQUE
OF
HONORABLE SERVICE
is presented to

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES

in recognition of his/her __years, _ months and _ days of faithful and

honorable service to the Armed Forces of the Philippines from _
.to _

Given this_ day of in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand

and at the General Headquarters, Armed Forces of the
Philippines, Camp General EmilioAguinaldo, Quezon City.

CARLITO G GALVEZ JR
General AFP

AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

 AFP Vision 2028: A World-class Armed Forces, Source of National Pride

GENERAL HEADQUARTERS ··,

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City

CERTIFICATE
OF
HONORABLE SERVICE
is presented to

in recognition of his/ her __ years, _ months and _ days of

faithful and honorable service rendered to the Armed Forces of the
Philippines from to _

Given this_ day of in the Year of Our Lord, Two

Thousand and at the General Headquarters, Anned
Forces of the Philippines, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon
City.

FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP:

s

The Adjutant General

AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

 AFP Vision 2028: A World-class Armed Forces, Source of National Pride

Encl 5 to SOP Nr 20 GHQ, AFP dated 08 October 2018:

HEADQUARTERS
PHILIPPINE AR.MY ··,
Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City

PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION

is hereby presented to

.
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES

in grateful acknowledgement for his eminently meritorious and

valuable service rendered as the ~-----~--~~~-
from to -----

Given this _ day of during the Testimonial Review in

his honor held at BGen Tirso Fajardo Building (HPAGrandstand),
Fort Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila .
.,

Lieutenant General AFP

Commanding General, PA

AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

 AFP Vision 2028: A World-ciass Armed Forces, Source of National Pride

Encl 6 to SOP Nr 20 GHQ, AFP dated 08 October 2018:

GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
ARMED FORCESOF THE PHILIPPINES
OFFICEOF THE DEPUTY CHIEFOF STAFF
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City

PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION

is hereby presented to

in" grateful recognition of his/her invaluable service as

from

Given this _ day of in the Year of Lord Two

Thousand and at the General Headquarters, Armed
Forces of the Philippines, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon
City.

,.

The Deputy Chief of Staff

AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

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PROGRAMME
AFP Change of Command with Testimonial Review and Retirement Ceremony - OUTDOOR

PART I -ARRIVAL HONORS (INCOMING CSAFP AND PRESIDING OFFICER)

PART II - TESTIMONIAL REVIEW IHO (Outgoing CSAFP}

Entry and Formation of Troops

Presentation of Command & Honors
Inspection of Troops
Honors to the Nation
Awarding Ceremony (PLOH)
President, Republic of the Philippines/
Presiding Officer
To be assisted by -
Secretary, Department of National Defense
.
('

Citations to be read by -
Chief, Presidential Protocol
PART Ill - CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY

Invocation
Bishop for Military Affairs
Reading of Relief & Designation Orders
The Adjutant General, AFP

Reading and Signing of Relinquishment Order

Outgoing CSAFP
Lowering of Personal Flag
Reading and Signing of Assumption Order
Incoming CSAFP

Hand-Over of Command Symbol

President, Republic of the Philippines/
Presiding Officer
Raising of Personal Flag

Remarks
CSAFP
PART IV - RETIREMENT CEREMONY
Reading of Retirement Order
The Adjutant General, AFP
Presentation of the Command Plaque,
Plaque of Honorable Ssrvice, President, Republic of the Philippines/
Encased Phil Flag, Framed Medals, Presiding Officer
and Plaque of Appreciation for the spouse/
immediate family member
To be assisted by
Secretary, Department of National Defense

Introduction of the Presiding Officer .,

Secretary, Department of National Defense

Message President, Republic of the Philippines/

Presiding Officer

Valedictory Address Honoree

Pass in Review

PART V - REFRESHMENTS
PART VI - DEPARTURE HONORS (Presiding Officer and Outgoing CSAFP)
 bJ ,c.: 9 to SOP Nr 20 GHQ, AFP dated 08 October 2018:

PROGRAMME
AFP Change of Command with Retirement Ceremony - INDOOR
P.ART I - ARRIVAL HONORS (Incoming CSAFP and Presiding Officer)
PART II - PROCESSIONAL
Entry of Official Party
Entry of Colors
Singing of National Anthem
Invocation
Bishop for Military Affairs
PART 111- AWARDING CEREMONY
Presentation of Award
President, Republic of the Philippines/
Presiding Officer
To be assisted by
Secretary, Department of National Defense
Citations to be read by
Chief, Presidential Protocol
PART IV - CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY
Reading of Relief and Designation Orders
The Adjutant General, AFP
Reading and Signing of Relinquishment Order
Outgoing CSAFP
Reading and Signing of Assumption Order
Incoming CSAFP
Hand-Over of Command Symbol
. President, Republic of the Philippines/
Presiding Officer
Remarks
CSAFP
PART V - RETIREMENT CEREMONY
Reading of Retirement Order
The Adjutant General, AFP
Presentation of Command Plaque, Plaque of
Honorable Service, Encased Phil Flag, President, Republic of the Philippines/
Framed Medals, and Plaque of Appreciation for the Presiding Officer
spouse/immediate family member
To be assisted by
Secretary, Department of National Defense
Introduction of the Presiding Officer
Secretary, Department of National Defense

Message
President, Republic of the Philippines/
Presiding Officer
Valedictory Address
Honoree

PART VI - RECESSIONAL
Exit of Colors
Exit of Official Party (if applicable)

PART VII - REFRESHMENTS

PART VIII - DEPARTURE HONORS
(Presiding Officer and Outgoing CSAFP)
 [pd 10 to SOP Nr 20 GHQ, AFP dated 08 October 2018:

PROGRAMME
Change of Command/Chief of Office with Testimonial Review and Retirement Ceremony - OUTDOOR
(VCSAFPffDCSAFP/UCs/Maj Scv Cmdrs/Supt, PMA and Cmdr, GHQ & HSC)

PART I -ARRIVAL HONORS (Incoming Chief of Office/Commander and Presiding Officer)

PART 11- TESTIMONIAL REVIEW IHO ------
Entry and Formation of Troops
Presentation of Command & Honors
Inspection of Troops
Honors to the Nation
Awarding Ceremony
(PLOH/DSS) Presiding Officer
To be assisted by-
Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, J1
·',
Citations to be read by-
The Adjutant General, AFP

PART Ill - CHANGE OF COMMAND/CHIEF OF OFFICE CEREMONY

Invocation
The Chief, Chaplain Service, AFP

Reading of Relief & Designation Orders

The Adjutant General, AFP
Reading and Signing of Relinquishment Order
Outgoing Chief of Office/Commander

. Reading and Signing of Assumption Order

Incoming Chief of Office/Commander
Hand-Over of Command/Office Symbol

Remarks
Incoming Chief of Office/Commander
PART IV - RETIREMENT CEREMONY

Reading of Retirement Order

The Adjutant General, AFP

Presentation of the Command Plaque, Plaque of

Honorable Service, Encased Philippine Flag,
Framed Medals, and Plaque of Appreciation for
the spouse/ immediate family member Presiding Officer

To be assisted by
Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, J1

Introduction of the Presiding Officer

Incoming Chief of Office/Commander

Message
Presiding Officer

Valedictory Address
Honoree

Pass in Review
PART V - REFRESHMENTS
PART VI - DEPARTURE HONORS
(Presiding Officer [if applicable] and Outgoing Chief of Office/Comdr)
J;.rv:l ·1-1 to SOP Nr 20 GHQ, AFP dated 08 October 2018:

PROGRAMME
Change of Command/Chief of Office and Retirement Ceremony - INDOOR
(VCSAFPfrDCSAFP/UCs/Maj Svc Cmdrs/Supt, PMA and Cmdr, GHQ & HSC)

PART I - ARRIVAL HONORS ( Incoming Chief of Office/Commander and Presiding Officer)

PART 11- PROCESSIONAL

Entry of Official Party
Entry of Colors
Singing of National Anthem
Invocation

PART 111- AWARDING CEREMONY

Presentation of Awards
(PLOH/DSS)
Presiding Officer
To be assisted by-
Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, J1
Citations to be read by-
The Adjutant General, AFP
PART IV - CHANGE OF COMMAND/CHIEF OF OFFICE CEREMONY
Reading of Relief and Designation Orders
The Adjutant General, AFP
Reading and Signing of Relinquishment Orders
Outgoing Chief of Office/Commander

.
Reading and Signing of Assumption Orders
Incoming Chief of Office/Commander

Hand-Over of Command/Office Symbol

Presiding Officer

Remarks
Incoming Chief of Office/Commander

PART V - RETIREMENT CEREMONY

Reading of Retirement Orders The Adjutant General, AFP
Presentation of the Command Plaque, Plaque of
Honorable Service, Encased Philippine Flag,
Framed Medals and Plaque of Appreciation for the
spouse/immediate family member Presiding Officer

To be assisted by- Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, J1

Introduction of the Presiding Officer
Chief of Office/Commander

Message. Presiding Officer

Valedictory Address
Honoree

PART VI - RECESSIONAL
Exit of Colors
Exit of Official Party (if applicable)
PART VII - REFRESHMENTS
PART VIII - DEPARTURE HONORS
(Presiding Officer [if applicable] and Outgoing Chief of Office/Comdr)