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 of nation building. Today, the Philippine Army continues to innovate its forces and victor against all battles and threats to serve the people and secure the land.
If you think that you wanted to be a soldier and serve our country, here's a guide on how you can enlist yourself to the Philippine Army.
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OFFICER CANDIDATE COURSE (OCC)
Benefits
- Pay and allowances (PhP41,696.00/month)
- Healthcare benefits
- Billeting and housing privileges
- Job security
- Leadership and other skills trainings
- Opportunity for career advancement based on performance
- Opportunities for local and international post graduate studies
- An opportunity to lead in the Army
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
OFFICER CANDIDATE COURSE – RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (OCC-ROTC)
Benefits
- Pay and allowances (PhP41, 696.00/month )
- Healthcare benefits
- Billeting and housing privileges
- Job security
- Leadership and other skills trainings
- Opportunity for career advancement based on performance
- Opportunities for local and international post graduate studies
- An opportunity to lead in the Army
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
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CANDIDATE SOLDIER COURSE (CSC)
Benefits
- Pay and allowances (PhP33,327.00/month)
- Healthcare benefits
- Billeting and housing privileges
- Job security
- Leadership and other skills trainings
- Opportunity for career advancement based on performance
Qualifications
- At least 72 units or 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
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
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- Diploma (College / Senior High School)
- Transcript of Records / Form 137-A / Copy of Grades
- PSA Birth Certificate
- Any government issued ID
How and Where to Apply
Via Online
- Register online thru join.army.mil.ph
- Wait for approval thru your registered email
- if approved, print your confirmation slip and proceed to Army Recruitment Office on your scheduled examination
- if disapproved, check your registered email for the reason/s of disapproval - Comply with the requirements then register again to join.army.mil.ph
- Present your confirmation slip to Army Recruitment Personnel
Via Walk-in
Visit Army Recruitment Office nearest you:
- Army Recruitment Office Luzon
Location: CMOR Compound, Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Facebook Page: Army Recruitment Office Luzon - Army Recruitment Office Visayas
Location: Camp Lapu-lapu, Lahug, Cebu City
Facebook Page: Army Recruitment Office Region 7 - Army Recruitment Office Mindanao
Location: Camp Evangelista, Cagayan De Oro City
Facebook Page: Army Recruitment Office Mindanao
Application Process
STEP 1: Registration (prepare your requirements)
STEP 2: Examination (free)
STEP 3: Initial Board Interview
STEP 4: Physical Fitness Test (sit up, push up, run)
STEP 5: Physical Medical Exam (free at the nearest Military Station Hospitals)
STEP 6: Final Board Interview
STEP 7: Oath Taking
Questions?
For inquiries, you may contact the following Army Recruitment Office:
- Location: CMOR Compound, Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
- Contact Numbers: 09269297984 / 09610339359 or 8459555 local 6843
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AROLuzonOfficialPage
- Email: armyrecruitmentoffice.luzon@yahoo.com
Army Recruitment Office Visayas
- Location: Camp Lapu-lapu, Lahug, Cebu City
- Contact Numbers: (032) 231-5157, 09204373125 ; Panay Island – 09154846086 ; Negros Island – 09163464093 ; Cebu – 09991882535 ; Bohol – 09176800267 ; Samar/Leyte Island – 09273733660
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AROVisayasR7OfficialPage
- Facebook Page Region 6: https://www.facebook.com/AROVisayasR6OfficialPage
- Facebook Page Region 8: https://www.facebook.com/AROVisayasR8OfficialPage
- Army Recruitment Office Negros and Siquijor: https://www.facebook.com/Army-Recruitment-Office-Negros-and-Siquijor-106975420963204
Army Recruitment Office Mindanao
- Location: Camp Evangelista, Cagayan De Oro City
- Contact Numbers: 09915338807 or 09618335295
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AROMindanaoOfficialPage
- Email: arcmindanao_cdo@yahoo.com
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