8th ID to conduct 3 series of AFPSAT in Eastern Visayas

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 28): 8th ID to conduct 3 series of AFPSAT in Eastern Visayas

In line with its efforts to hire quality people to fill its ranks, the Catbalogan-based 8th Infantry Division announced that it will be conducting three batches of AFP Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT) Examinations from Tuesday to Friday in the Eastern Visayas.

The examination will be facilitated by representatives from the Philippine Army Mobile and Testing Team of the Army Personnel Management Center stationed at Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City.

The first examination will be on Tuesday at Headquarters 803rd Infantry (Peace Maker) Brigade, Camp Sumoroy, Catarman, Northern Samar, the second will be on Wednesday and Thursday at Samar State University, Mercedez Campus, Catbalogan City and the third on Friday at Leyte Normal University, Tacloban City.

The following are the qualifications:

1) For Officer Candidate Course (OCC):

a. Holder of baccalaureate degree.

b. Natural born Filipino.

c. 21 to 29 years of age upon admission (no age waiver).

d. Single and never been married; never borne or sired a child.

e. Height of not less than 5’0 ft (152 cm) for both male and female but not more than 6’4” (193.04 cm).

f. Of good moral character.

g. Physically, mentally, and psychologically fit for active military service (P-1 profile).

2) For Officer Preparatory Course (OPC):

a. Holder of baccalaureate degree.

b. Inactive Commissioned Reserve Officer who were commissioned in the PA under Circular 4 Groups I and II.

c. Must not be over 31 years old on the date of Called to Active Duty (CAD).

d. Physically, mentally and psychologically fit for active military service (P1 profile).

e. Height of not less than 5’0 ft (152 cm) for both male and female but not more than 6’4” (193.04 cm).

f. Of good moral character.

3) For Candidate Soldier Course (CSC):

a. Natural born Filipino citizen.

b. At least 18 to 26 years old and must not be 27 years old or older on or before the date of appointment as candidate soldier. (no age waiver)

c. At least High School Graduate, but possessing technical/vocational skills needed by the AFP.

d. Single and never been married; never borne or sired a child.

e. At least 5’0” ft or 60 inches in height. (No height waiver).

f. Of good moral character.

g. Physically, mentally, and psychologically fit for military training.

Examinees must bring along with them the following original documents during the examination: NSO Live Birth Certificate; Transcript of Records or College Diploma; ballpen; pencil # 2. Examinees should wear white T- shirt, pants, and rubber shoes.

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