Army’s 8th ID opens applications for new soldiers

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 9): Army’s 8th ID opens applications for new soldiers

The 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division of the Philippine Army based in Catbalogan City is now accepting applicants who want to join the army.The 8th ID will start receiving applicants for candidate soldiers on January 14 – 19, 2013 at its Headquarters in Camp Vicente Lukban, Catbalogan City, Samar.

Candidates must be 18-26 years of age, single, physically and mentally fit, at least 5 feet in height (male and female), with no pending cases in court, have passed the AFP aptitude test and battery (AFPTAB) examination and have all the needed documents for processing.

“If you possess the above qualifications, you are all welcome to apply for the candidate soldier course and join the Philippine Army,” said Ltc Leo Lorenzo A Madroñal, Assistant Chief of Staff for Personnel, G1 of the 8th ID.

Applicants must also bring along the following original documents for processing, NSO Birth Certificate; Form 137/Transcript of record; Diploma (HS/College if graduated); one (1) piece 2x2 ID picture with name tag and valid identification card.

For further clarification and inquiries, applicants may contact Cpt Emerson A Borja, 8th ID Recruitment Officer at telephone number 256 – 2199, local 3611, or visit 8th ID recruitment at Facebook. (EOPT/NIBQ/PIA 8 Samar with Capt Gene Orense DPAO)

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