Aspiring Army lieutenant, private can now apply

From Update.Ph (Jan 25): Aspiring Army lieutenant, private can now apply




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The Armed Forces of the Philippines Civil Relations Service has provided information and process of Philippine Army recruitment for Officer Candidates who will undergo Officer Candidate Course (OCC) and Officer Preparatory Course (OPC); and Candidate Soldiers.

Common qualifications for aspiring Army officers and soldiers are: natural-born Filipino, at 5 feet (152.4cm) tall, single and never been married, never borne or sired a child, physically, mentally and psychologically fit for active military service, and with good moral character.

 

For Officer Candidates who will undergo Officer Candidate Course (OCC): holder of baccalaureate degree, 21 to 29 years of age upon admission, AFP Service Aptitude Test(AFPSAT) raw score of 71 or higher, passed the Army Qualifying Exam (AQE) & Special Written Exam (SWE), Must pass the Physical Medical Exam and Physical Fitness Test conducted in the Philippine Army thru PAOSC.

For OC who will undergo the OPC: second lieutenant in Reserve Force, Must not be over 31 years old on the date of Called to Active Duty (CAD), Holder of a baccalaureate degree, AFPSAT raw score of 71 or higher, passed AQE & SWE, pass the PME and PFT conducted in the PA thru PAOSC.

For Candidate Soldiers: with 72 units in college or if a high school graduate, must possess technical skills/talents needed by the AFP; at least 18 to 23 years old before the date of appointment as Candidate Soldier; AFPSAT score of at least 45, passed the pre-qualifying PFT and PME.

Requirements are: Original Transcript of Records, Original College Diploma, NSO-Issued Birth Certificate (Original), Valid Identification Card, and 2×2 Picture.

Application form for OC: http://www.army.mil.ph/home/pdf_files/recruitment/APPLICATION-FORM-OCC-OPC.pdf

 Application form for CS: http://www.army.mil.ph/home/pdf_files/recruitment/AppForm.pdf

Application may be directed to Army Recruitment Offices in: Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City (0921-975-5548); Camp Lapu-lapu, Lahug, Cebu City (0916-640-5919); and Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City ( 0939-954-7673/0927-332-1077/0926-467-4644/0917-712-1222).

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