Army opens recruitment for 200 candidate soldiers

From the Sun Star-Tacloban (Feb 3, 2019): Army opens recruitment for 200 candidate soldiers

THE Philippine Army in Eastern Visayas has stepped up its recruitment and selection for 200 candidate soldier regular quota for 2019.

The Army’s 8th Infantry Division based in Catbalogan City, Samar has directed all its Infantry Brigades and Battalions to conduct registration to all interested candidate soldier applicants in their areas following the basic qualifications for selection. Interested applicants must bring along with them the original copy of their birth certificate from Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) with official receipt, Form 137 or transcript of records, diploma (High School or College), one 2x2 picture with nametag, and valid identification cards.

“Applicants must be 18-26 years of age; single never been married; never borne nor sired a child; emotionally, physically and mentally fit; at least five feet in height (male and female); with no pending case in court,” the Army said in a statement.

Also, applicants “have passed the AFP Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT); with a strong desire to serve the country; and have all the needed documents for processing.”

Aside from the AFPSAT rating, the requirements during the selection process include individual scores in the Physical Fitness Test as well as individual interview by a board, it added.

Qualified applicants will undergo background investigations and medical examination prior to their appointment as candidate soldiers.

They will also undergo the six-month candidate soldier course as a requisite for enlistment in the Philippine Army.

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