Every year, the Philippine Army announces its quota for the recruitment of new soldiers to join the uniformed service.
Yearly recruitment is designed to fill in the personnel gaps caused by retirement, attrition and dismissal from the service and it is done by the Army to meet the required number of soldiers or the so-called ‘troop ceiling’.
The recruitment and training of soldiers are delegated to the training institutions of subordinate units. Examinations are given at the Army Recruitment Offices strategically located in the three major islands of the country.
Scheduled examinations are also given in every Infantry Division, other subordinate units and in major cities and regional centers nationwide. The specific dates of these examinations are announced through radio and TV as well as the social media (facebook & twitter).
The major Army Recruitment Offices are in Fort Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila in Luzon; Camp Lapu-Lapu, Cebu City in the Visayas; and, Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City in Mindanao.
On average, each unit has a quota of 50 to 100 candidate soldiers. The female candidate soldiers, on the other hand, shall comprise five percent (5%) of each unit quota allocation. They will undergo training at the Training and Doctrine Command of the Philippine Army in Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac.
The Army is pleased to welcome anyone who is up to the challenge and will pass the requirements of the course.
The priority candidates in filling up this quota are as follows:
- qualified professionals
- graduate of MS43 and Advance ROTC
- college graduates who completed 72 units in college/tertiary level
- high school graduates but must have technical/vocational skills needed by the AFP
Technical and vocational skills shall be supported by a certification from the employer of at least one (1) year work experience not including on-the-job training.
Applicants must likewise possess the following requirements:
- natural-born Filipino citizen
- at least 18 years old and must not be 27 years old on or before the date of appointment as candidate soldier (no more age waiver shall be issued by the command)
- at least 5’0’’ or 60 inches in height (height waiver shall likewise not be granted)
- unmarried and without child
- of good moral character
- no pending case in any court
Candidates must pass the Philippine Army Aptitude Test Battery (PAATB), the only qualifying test for applicants for enlistment in the PA and is valid for two years. It is composed of three sets: Verbal Reasoning; Mathematical Ability; and Abstract Reasoning.
Recruiting units however, can set other exams to further screen applicants with regard to their skills.
To be qualified in taking the PAATB, the candidate must bring the following documents:
- Original Transcript of Record/Form 137
- Original College Diploma
- Original Birth Certificate (NSO)
- Valid Identification Card
- 2x2 Picture
Once all pre-requisites are satisfied, the candidates shall undergo three months Basic Military Training after which they must proceed to a 3-month Specialization Course. After the training, applicants will be enlisted into the Regular Force, AFP as Private (E-1).
If one is aspiring to be an Officer, s/he must undergo series of examinations and board interviews and must be a Baccalaureate Degree holder.
There are two institutions that train future Army officers: the Philippine Military Academy and the Officer Candidate School of the Training and Doctrine Command of the Philippine Army.
As a member of the Philippine Army, one can get competitive pay and allowances, opportunities for post-graduate studies both local and abroad, insurance and healthcare benefits, billeting and house privileges, job security, leadership and other skills trainings, an opportunity to lead the Army and opportunities for career advancement.
The Philippine Army continues to intensify its recruitment efforts to be responsive of the changing times and comply with the needs of quality command troops.
*** To know more about the Army recruitment process, applicants can inquire through the Personnel Officer (G1) of the Infantry Divisions, or the Army Recruitment Center (PLDT +632845-9555 local 6843). To see more information, please click this link: Philippine Army Reruitment Website.
Sir, paano po ba ang process ng Direct Enlistment? Isinasama po ba sila sa training ng mg CS? Maraming Salamat po
ReplyDeleteSir, gaano katagal ang tour of duty?
ReplyDeleteSa G1 ng Infantry Division na ninyo mismo itanong ang detalya sa Direct Enlistment dahil sila lamang ang pwede magrekomenda nito.
ReplyDeleteIsabay pa rin sa training ng regular CSC ang mapasama sa ganitong klaseng enlistment.
3yrs ang enlistment ng mga sundalo. Kung ayaw na ipagpatuloy ang serbisyo, pwede namang hindi na mag-reenlist.
ReplyDeletesir ask ko lang po how to be a military nurse/commisioned officer? and pwede po ba akong mag apply kahit hindi ako nag ROTC nung collge?
ReplyDeletesir Eric. i sent you an email msg regarding your inquiry. kindly check.
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ReplyDeleteGood day! Sir. nagpapa active ako sa reservist sa 402nd ARESCOM ng Camp Riego de Dios. galing po ako sa ibang service unit when im in college taking PAF ROTC. pero d aq nabigyan ng Certificate at ung SN ko d na po mahanap sa Campus namin. sa Villamor ko na lang raw kunin. pero sabi rin sa ARESCOM matagal ang issuance ng transfer of service unit. Ang tanong ko. pwede po bang back to start ako ulit sa PA ako magpapa enlist need p b ako umattend ng ROTC? Your suggestion is highly appreciated. Thank you Sir.
ReplyDeleteMarlon, mukhang late ka nang nagpasya na pumasok sa serbisyo. Up to 26 yrs old lamang ang kinukuha ng Army para sa enlistment.
ReplyDeleteAntonio, mas maiging bisitahin mo ang G1 ARESCOM o kaya ang NCRRCDG para makuha ang lahat ng detalye ng kanungan mo. Pwede mong tawagan ang number na 8459555 at ipakonek mo sa local number ng G1, NCRRCDG.
sir, gusto ko pong maging sundalo pero 29 years old na po ako. im a Registered Social Worker (RSW). nagtapos ng Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW). Ph.D in Social Development ang kasalukuyang pinag-aaralan ko ngayon. gusto ko po makatulong sa AFP at syempre sa bayan natin. retired soldier ang tatay ko... advise nya sa akin pasok ako. sa AFP. can i join the ARMY? huli na po ba ang lahat? balak ko pa rin pumasok. pls reply.
ReplyDeleteAm I still eligible to enlist? I'm 23 years old, married and have one child. My grandfather was a PC and my Uncle was a retired gen.
ReplyDeleteIf you read the article, you will know all the answer to your questions. Thanks! :-)
ReplyDeleteSir' High School lang po ang natapos ko. Pwede po ba akong maging sundalo? maliit pa ako gusto ko na po maging isang sundalo.
ReplyDeleteI did read it sir, but I've read on some forums that I can still enlist even though I'm already married and have a child. The thing is, I need to sign some sort of waiver or consent. I don't have any means to confirm this though.
ReplyDeleteSir, ask ko po..
ReplyDeleteMay eye vision requirements po ba?
I mean is it possible na ma disqualify agad if sira ang vision mo, what I mean is nag sasalamin ung tao..
So far sa ARESCOM pa po ako aapply since ROTC Basic Grad po ako at planning to continue Advance soon.. Plano korin po kasi mag join sa Regular Force after I graduate college..
Ung nag hohold back po sakin mag isip na sasali sa Regular Force e nag sasalamin po kasi ako..
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ReplyDeleteHi sir! I am really a frustrated soldier to be. In fact, when I was in college, I took up Advanced ROTC instead of the National Service Training Program. I have attempted so many times taking the qualifying examinations and always ended up to nothing. If I wasnt able to pass the applications on time, my fears of rejection would dominate me. Babae po kasi ako na lagi nalang na didiscriminate pag dating sa mga ganitong bagay. Lagi nilang sinasabi na napaka hirap ng training to the point na mag sasayang lang daw ako ng time at mag susunog ng balat if I failed the test. But that wont really stop me. I really want to be a soldier because aside from the common reason ng mga aspirants of having the strong urge of serving the country, I have also this gut feel na I can also lead men and women in combat kahit na babae ako. And I am 100% sure that the philippine army would instill me the discipline in order to lead. Medyo arrogant siguro ang dating ng comment kong to but thats what I really feel..hehe..pasensya na po..I do hope na sana, welcome na welcome talaga ang mga babaeng tulad namin. Your blog really rocks sir!! please keep posting pa po about your escapades as a soldier kasi, nagiging motivation ko siya to follow my intuition to be in service. I really salute you as well as your fellow soldiers! more power po sir! thank you so much..
ReplyDeletegud day sir idol na idol ko po ang inyung katpangan bilang isang magiting na scout ranger nabasa ko po kasi ang inyung kwento tungkol sa bakbakan sa patikul..sir ask kulang wala pa bang qouta dito sa mindanao,paxado napo aku sa afpatb 92 po ang skor ko 5'5 ang hayt tpoz nagcollege aku sir pero 1st year lng bscriminology at nkatpoz. na aku rotc,22 napo aku at single..interesado po aku sir at matagal ko na po tung pinangarap
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Good day sir, gusto ko sumali ng PA. my posting ba dito sa blog nyo? about quota and kailan po bukas ang tangapan para sa taong 2013 PA applicant.
ReplyDeleteSalamat po!
Good am po sir. Qng dpo aq ngkkmali.. sbi nung g1 s mga lampas n ang age. Pdi pong pumasok muna s CAA. Pra mgkron p ng chnce mkpsok.. tama po b?
ReplyDeleteA pleasant evening sir,ask lang po kung pwede po bang pumasok ang 2 years vocatioal graduated sa scout ranger po?at kung saan po yong training camp po ng scout ranger?pangarap ko po talagang maging scout ranger...maraming salamat po sir.godbless you po.i attch my no.po 09991655469 thank you po.
ReplyDeleteSir, gud eve! Ung anak ko pangarap nia magng isang katulad nio. Gusto nia pong pumasok sa PMA. Graduating na po cia ng hgh school a16yrs old lalaki po anak ko.5'10 in height.. Ask ko lang po kng ano mga requirements for taking exam sir. Thanks sir. Waiting for the response sir. Mrs. Gemma Cabunoc.
ReplyDeleteGood day, sir. I have already passed the AFPATB with the score of 103.33, then i went to LAD in Camp O' donnell, Capas, Tarlac last january 13 of this year. My concern is that i am a bit heavy in weight (you know what i mean, sir) and mataas din po blood pressure ko...Kindly, give me some sort of infos regarding these matters on how should i make it up. Thank you
ReplyDeleteMichael Lester Mallari from Macabebe, Pampanga
sir saan po ba ang may kuta dis year sa candidate soldier.tnx
ReplyDeleteSir ask ko lang anu kaibahan nang enlisted sa candidate soldier? Magkaiba ba age limit nito?
ReplyDeleteSir pag nkapasa na po sa EXAM pano makakapasok sa traning at ano po mga kailangan na requirments?
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ReplyDeletesir..gud day im lucino perlta,23 years old,single from cdo.naghanap po ba kayo ng mekaniko.?i graduated my course at camiguin polytechnic state college with the degree of bachelor of technology major in automotive,s/y 2010-2011.and i have three years experience especially in engine overhauling gas in diesel engine..kasalukuyan po ako nagtatrabaho sa auto repair shop here in cagayan de oro..nagpunta na ako sa camp evanghelista patag army recrutement agency..hindi po ako naka take ng exam asi,4"11 lang ang height ko..gusto ko maging mechanic soldiers para makatulong sa AFP at magamit ko ang natapos sa ko..sana sir matolongan mo ako kahit maka take ng exam..thank you sir and god bless....
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Hi sir....maari po ba akong mging soldier khit na vocational course lang po ang ntapos ko..computer literacy lang po ang ntapos ko tpos vocational pa yan po kc ang dream ko khit mga couzin ko..hndi po kc nmin alm if paano pmasok ng pagsusundalo ..16 years old plang po ako pro willing na po tlaga ako magsundalo..
ReplyDelete:-) I hope po na mgiging soldier ako someday..
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Hi Sir! gustong gusto ko pong maging sundalo kaso meron na po akong isang anak, 1st year college po ako ng BS marine engineering pero titigil ako dahil di na kaya ng finance. 17 years old po ako na willing mag bigay ng serbisyo sa bayan, gustong gusto ko pong maging Army pero baka bawal ata pag may anak na. pwede pa po ba yun? Thank You Sir!
ReplyDeletesir gud PM po...apply sana aq ng scout ranger candidate soldier..board passer po aq criminologist sir 23 years of age tga zamboanga del norte.san po b pwd mag apply ng CS ng scout ranger at kailan po kuta sir?ty po sir..GODBLZ
ReplyDeleteSir, Kelan po ba ang PAATB? Meron po ba ngayon before matapos ang 2013 or by next year na ulit?
ReplyDeleteThank u po..
good day sir, may pamangkin po ako hangang 3rdyear highschool lang po siya pero nakatapos ng tesda, 19 yrs old, 5'4 pwede po ba siya makapasok sa AFP.?
ReplyDeleteHi poooo! Gusto ko po maging sundalo kapag natapos ko po ang pag-aaral. Ano pong courses ang qualified? Female po ako:) THANK YOU PO!
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