Join the Philippine Army: Check the Qualifications, Requirements, and Procedures Below!

The Philippine Army (PA) or Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas is the principal and oldest branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) located at Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City Metro Manila. With 11 divisions and special units scattered in the islands of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao; the PA is responsible for defending the country through land combat and operations.

For 122 years, the Philippine Army served as the protector of the Filipinos and a key player in nation-building. Today, the Philippine Army continues to innovate its forces and victory against all battles and threats to serve the people and secure the land. The mission of the Philippine Army is to “organize, train, equip, deploy and sustain ground forces in the conduct of support to operations to “win the peace” in order to help the Filipino nation create an environment conducive for sustainable development and just and lasting peace”.

Do you want to be a soldier and serve our country? Enlist in the Philippine Army! Check out the Philippine Army’s recruitment details below:

OFFICER CANDIDATE COURSE (OCC)

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree holder
• Natural-born Filipino Citizen
• Single with no parental obligation
• At least 5 feet tall (both male and female)
• Physically and mentally fit
• At least 21 years old but not a day older than 27 years old upon oath-taking
• No pending case in any court

Benefits

– Pay and allowances (PhP41,696.00/month)
– Healthcare benefits
– Billeting and housing privileges
– Job security
– Leadership and other skills training
– Opportunity for career advancement based on performance
– Opportunities for local and international post-graduate studies
– An opportunity to lead in the Army

OFFICER CANDIDATE COURSE – RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (OCC-ROTC)

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree holder
• Natural-born Filipino Citizen
• Single with no parental obligation
• At least 5 feet tall (both male and female)
• Physically and mentally fit
• At least 21 years old but not a day older than 28 years old on the date of graduation at the Officer Candidate School (OCS)
• MS43 graduate
• No pending cases in any court

Benefits

• Pay and allowances (PhP41, 696.00/month )
• Healthcare benefits
• Billeting and housing privileges
• Job security
• Leadership and other skills training
• Opportunity for career advancement based on performance
• Opportunities for local and international post-graduate studies
• An opportunity to lead in the Army

CANDIDATE SOLDIER COURSE (CSC)

Qualifications

• At least 72 units of Senior High School graduate
• Natural-born Filipino Citizen
• Single with no parental obligation
• At least 5 feet tall (both male and female)
• Physically and mentally fit
• At least 18 years old but not a day older than 26 years old upon entry
• No pending cases in any court

Benefits

• Pay and allowances (PhP33,327.00/month)
• Healthcare benefits
• Billeting and housing privileges
• Job security
• Leadership and other skills training
• Opportunity for career advancement based on performance

SPECIAL ENLISTMENT

Qualifications

• Must be an AFPSAT passer
• Natural-born Filipino citizen
• At least 18 years old but not a day older than 36 years old
• Single or married
• Physically and mentally fit
• With good moral character
• No pending cases in any court

Documentary Requirements

1. Diploma (College / Senior High School)
2. Transcript of Records / Form 137-A / Copy of Grades
3. PSA Birth Certificate
4. Any government-issued ID

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