Institutionalization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Officers’ Performance Appraisal Report
Introduction
Creating a deliberate process of control over the military officers and their subordinates is part of the government’s duty to protect and maintain the functions of the armed forces. This same process does not only apply in high-profiled individuals but also on people having a great responsibility. Institutionalization by means of monitoring is applicable in the branches of government that needs to be aligned with all their responsibility and functions.
Background and Problem Statement
In every country, there is a declaration of policy in the State to promote peace and order, ensure public safety and further strengthen local government capability aimed towards the effective delivery of the basic services to the citizenry through the establishment of a highly efficient and competent police force that is national in scope and civilian in character. According to the Section 2 of the Republic Act of the Philippines, the State shall bolster a system of coordination and cooperation among the citizenry, local executives and the integrated law enforcement and public safety agencies. In addition, the police force shall be organized, trained and equipped primarily for the performance of police functions. Its national scope and civilian character shall be paramount. Wherein there is no element of the police force shall be military nor shall any position thereof be occupied by active members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 6975). In this instance, the effectiveness of the Armed Forces of the Philippines can be seen based on the control of the superiors. However, how do we measure the level of control or institutionalization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines based in their performances?
Research Aims and Objectives
The main aim of the study is to investigate the level of institutionalization of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and their officers. In order to appropriately gather the information needed, there are four objectives that need to be considered. First is to recognize the functions of the officers of AFP. Second is to determine the structure of control within the country. Third is to identify the operations that are part of AFP’s obligations. And fourth is to determine the outcome of the operations implemented.
Literature Review
The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) executes the President's command functions in relation to military strategy, tactics and operation. He exercises command and control over all elements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The Chief of Staff, AFP, under the authority and direction of the President and the Secretary of National Defense shall be responsible for the development and execution of the national defense programs and armed forces mission; and prescribe, in accordance with policies of the Secretary of National Defense, the organization, powers, functions and duties of the various staffs, services, installations and other units of the AFP.
Throughout the country, the regionally based area unified commands exercised operational control over AFP units of all services deployed in their regions. AFP General Headquarters created six area commands in 1987 and 1988 by combining the thirteen regional unified commands that had been formed in 1983. Area command boundaries were defined by the country's numbered political regions. Northern Luzon Command incorporated regions 1, 2 and 3; Southern Luzon Command encompassed region 4 (except Palawan) and region 5; Visayas Command covered the Visayan Islands in regions 6, 7, and 8; and Southern Command incorporated the island of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, regions 9 through 12. The AFP's Western Command was responsible for the province of Palawan (part of region 4) and for Philippine claims in the Spratly Islands. The sixth area command, the National Capital Region Command, had operational control over military units in metropolitan Manila. Area commanders directed counterinsurgency operations in their respective areas, but support functions -- such as training and logistics -- were left to the military support services and joint commands such as the AFP's Logistics Command and Training Command.
Methodology
The suggested method in the study is the use of secondary information that is related to the main topic. The materials that can be used are the reports coming from the AFP and the National Report from the Chief of Staff. Through the use of these reports, the study can outline the changes, issues and other information that can affect the performance of the AFP, its officials, and the other staffs.
Sources:
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) [Online] Available at: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/phillipines/afp.htm [Accessed 14 September 2010].
Republic Act No. 6975, (1990) An Act Establishing the Philippine National Police under a Reorganized Department of the Interior and Local Government, and for other Purposes [Online] Available at: http://material.ahrchk.net/philippines/RA6975PNP.pdf [Accessed 14 September 2010].
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