How do I become a reserve officer? I'm currently in 4th year high school right now and I'm joining ROTC when I get to college next year. After graduating from advance ROTC, do I automatically get a reserve 2nd Lt. rank?

No, a commission is not automatic. Here are relevant sections of RA 7077:

If you are joining an Army ROTC unit, I suggest asking around about MS-43 (the final Advance ROTC course is called MS-42). The names of the courses change from time to time, but the need for one has always been there.

good luck ian in your ambition and just a reminder never follow the crooked ways of many officers in the AFP once you become one..

tulad ni ian im high school student from cebu 3rd yr, ambisyon ko po makapasok sa PMA at kung malasin di makapasa puwede ba pong mag ROTC ?

at if ever matuloy na maging sundalo ako i will try my best to be a good officer and not become crooked.. :thumb:

well said kid...lets just hope you will remain true to your word until you retire ... :armycool:

Performance on the PMA admission exam has no bearing on admission to ROTC, so there should be no problems.

Some people even proceed to the PMA after completing the Advance ROTC course. (Check this out) So they enter the PMA with college degrees, as well as familiarity with the rudiments of military life.

I know of some people who dropped out of the boot camp phase of admission (this is after passing physical, but before actually going to Baguio); went to College and finished ROTC; retook the PMA entrance exam; and made it into the PMA.

after your graduation.. you can enter the OCS or OCC, both schools are run by the TRADOC PA..

uy dong bisaya pod diay ka :thumb:

gud lak sa imo ambisyon unya pagbinuotan jud sa imong pagkaopisyal kung madayon ka, ayaw pagpakaulaw sa mga cebuano.. :armycheers:

You mean after he graduates from college, not high school, right? :devilwink:

thank you sirs for you kind advices

what is OCC, OCS and TRADOC PA , what do they do?


and one more question sir I know the minimum height requirement for PMA is 5'4" , im 15 yrs old and already 5"8" tall, if I grow as tall as 6'2", is there also no height limit?

because i heard that too tall applicants are not accepted...

Taas mo naman dido! Ako 5'5 lang. Hehe. Anyway, d ko naman plano maging PMAer dahil i want to pursue other courses, but I still want to be a reserve officer. So after graduating from advance ROTC as a 1st class cadet, what do I do next to become a reserve officer?

OCS - Officer Candidate School
TRADOC - Training and Doctrine Command (may be slightly off on this one)

I'm not aware of a maximum height limitation, but being tall makes you conspicuous . . . in a training environment where being inconspicuous means fewer hassles.

Here's an extract from an earlier post

If you are joining an Army ROTC unit, I suggest asking around about MS-43 (the final Advance ROTC course is called MS-42). The names of the courses change from time to time, but the need for one has always been there.

Have you decided which school you'll go to?

It would be definitely be hard for you to become a flyer or a tanker if you are too tall.

One more thing also - tall people need bigger foxholes.

:armyLol:

Didu dude, youd be better off playing basketball hehe :demon:

seryoso yung bata niloloko nyo anong klaseng adults kayo

Tormentor is just living up to his nick :demon:

ts ok ..i know how toplay basketball but im not really good at it, volleyball is where i excell but i really wanted to join the military someday no matter what, ive started working out to prepare myself for the physicals, mentally too... :thumb:

Hey guys! Question. I plan to take up either nursing or medicine in college. Pag pumasok ba ako sa army hanggang sa medical core lang ba ako malalagay?

Most likely or if you want to be in harm's way apply for combat medic rating in any of the AFP's spec ops units. :armysmile:

Yes, I intend to apply probably sa SR or SF, when I get in the Army. Will the choice of my college course affect my promotion in the military? :aberet:

Its effect on promotion will depend on its effect on how you were admitted.

For example, if you were accepted because of your medical expertise, the I would seriously doubt if you could easily shift to a combat track. I could be mistaken on this one, but AFP doctors are too few, and too valuable to risk out on the field.

Try checking with Jepot on the original Phil Defense forum

As a commandant once told me. Specialists (JAGO, medical corps) can only aspire to be heads of their branch of specialization. Although my commandant became a lawyer while he was a soldier, he opted not to leverage his law credentials because he'd be stuck in a slower promotion track.

Takin about combat medic/corpsman reminded me of this:





THE DUDE VHUNK

tiningnan ko sa Philippine Defense Forum walang jepot tapos ang gulo gulo parang walang disiplina ang mga tao doon

Look for him in the members list, then send him a PM. He is typically in the "Scale Modelling" forum. He is currently in the Med Corps.

Buti na lang for members only posting ang PDFF

first question:

puede ba maging sundalo yung mga tao that experienced flunking grade or lumped grade in their school but able to graduate

i have friend of mine who has this case she was a member of ROTC , a Cadette, she wanted to enter military kasi eh.
sabi ko hindi sya puede coz military are strict for that matter eh.

second:

how if endi puede then nag-second degree siya for the purpose of entering the into military puede ba yun?

Philippine Navy:

LIST OF QUALIFICATIONS

OFFICER

√ Natural born Filipino citizen a Single
√ 21 to 29 years old
√ 5' 4" for males' (bare foot)
√ 5'2" for females (bare foot)
√ No pending criminal/civil case

ENLISTED PERSONNEL

√ Natural born Filipino citizen 0 Single
√ 18 to 25 years old
√ 5'4" for males (bare foot)
√ 5'2" for females (bare foot)
√ No pending criminal/civil case

REQUIRED COURSES FOR OFFICERS:
BS Naval Architecture
BS Electronics and Communications Eng'g
BS Civil Engineering
BS Electrical Engineering
BS Computer Engineering
BS Marine Engineering
B$ Marine Transportation
BS Architecture
BS Mechanical Engineering
BS Chemical Engineering
BS Geodetic Engineering
BS Meteorology
BS Information Technology
BS Industrial Engineering
BS Metallurgical Engineering BS Oceanography
BS Industrial Education

REQUIRED COURSES FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL:

Electronics/Computer Technician
General Radio Communications Operator
Associate in Computer Science
Practical Electricity
Associate in Marine Transportation
Associate in Marine Engineering
Associate in Engineering Technology
Electrical Technician
Machine Shop Technology
Electro Mechanical Technician
Elect Maintenance Course
Motor Rewinding
Metal Technology
Refrigeration and Aircon Technician
Welding Technician
Heavy Equipment Operation
Tech Drafting
Welding and Fabrication

Phillipine Coast Guard

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS for COMMISSIONSHIP and ENLISTMENT
(Prior to ABT/Exam):
• Birth Certificate
• College Diploma
• Transcript of Records
• 2 x 2 Colored ID Picture(2 copies)

-Release of Application Form (applicants will complete the form and attach the requirements with contact number).

-Schedule for ABT/ Exam will be announced later or applicant will be contacted soon.

Philippine National Police

General Qualification for Appointment

No person shall be appointed as non-officer of the PNP unless he/she possesses the following minimum qualifications:

* A citizen of the Philippines;
* A person of good moral conduct;
* Must have passed the psychiatric/psychological, drug and physical tests to be admitted by the PNP or by any NAPOLCOM accredited government hospital for the purpose of determining physical and mental health;
* Must possess a formal baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of learning;
* Must be eligible in accordance with the standards set by NAPOLCOM;
* Must not have been dishonorably discharged from military employment or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government;
* Must not have convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude;
* Must be at least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62 m.) in height for male and one meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57 m.) for female;
* Must weigh not more or less than five kilograms (5 kgs.) from the standard weight corresponding to his or her height, age, and sex; and
* For a new applicant, must not be less than twenty-one (21) nor more than thirty (30) years of age: except for the last qualification, the above-enumerated qualifications shall be continuing in character and an absence of any one of them at any given time shall be a ground for separation or retirement from the service: Provided, That PNP members who are already in the service upon the effectivity of RA 8551 shall be given at least tow (2) years to obtain the minimum education qualification and one (1) year to satisfy the weight requirement.

******

Looking at the requirements from PN, PCG to PNP, I believe it is almost the same with the PA and PAF, a college graduate is accepted. Maybe for the PN and PAF which are considered technical services, specialties in line with their missions are preferred. If she opts to get a second degree maybe aim for those specialize courses as well as those support ones like, medical, nursing, dental, etc. and just hope she doesn't end up over-aged.

Once accepted, it is up to her if she could tackle the physical aspects of OCS.

Got this in one of the threads:

Philippine Army

sir wickedsoul,

add nfo: just advice ur friend to try applying now. report to the nearest RCDG and ask for recommendation to take AFPTB. If she pass, then try completing requirements. Having failures in academic grades doesnt really mean having poor intellect. its up to her how she will support or answer questions during interviews. Passing apptitude test is one example to show your worth. GOGOGO, try it. after all nothing will lost. DIVah. :specool:

thanks for the info mga sir!!

What's the requirements for the reservists?

:fire: reservists... parehas lang sa regular forces. as long as you complete the ROTC courses (and pass them)

reservists is actually called community defense during the old times. :pushup:

Are the reservists assigned to a certain unit and assigned a uniform?

Yes reservists are assigned to reserve units but only the ready reserves are continuously trained and provided uniform allowances.

How often do they train in a year?

Although I often see them in training at our local CDC during those odd times I go there, I don't exactly know how often they train. I will try to ask around if I find time.

good day mga sirs! newbie here, am interested to join the reserve force preferably in the ARMY. Just like to wear the uniform without having the fear of being arrested. Alam ko bawal magsuot ang mga civvies ng military camo in public . Btw, at present am into practical shooting sports. Pwede pa kaya ako, considering that im already 44 years old. I graduated basic army rotc, MBA grad. Your valuable advice is highly appreciated. :armyroleyes:

PAF Reserves

Got this old file from the PAF Reserves. I think they are accepting up to 45 years of age. You might fall for Group 2. I know those with MBAs has a plus factor for ranks but they prefer those with technical experience or captains of industries (CEO, Managers, etc.)

You still got about a year to go spartacus, make it quick :aberet:

thanks saver111, for a very informative post! Actually, got the chance to inquire AFPRESCOM at Camp Aguinaldo and talked to a certain Ms. Ferrer, civilian employee of that Office. She told me to submit ToR, college diploma, cert. of employment, nbi clearance, and local clearances. Shel also told me that i have to undergo physical examination. She told me that i could be commissioned as technical reserve specifically at the MAC. She cannot assure that i will be commissioned in the army reserve since AFPRESCOM is AFP-wide commissionship body, army, navy, and air-force. I really want to be in the army reserve officer, no offense to the navy and air force reservists <hehe>. I already have the requirements but im holding it, with apprehension that i might not get the army.

My co-shooter opted to enlist in the "all-army" reserves at Fort Bonifactio. He undergone 15-training days, mostly during weekends. He graduated now and have a rank of TSG. He too had an MBA degree. He convinced me to join their group, but have my second thought. I really want to be an army reserve officer and not an "enlisted personnel". Again, no offense meant to my friends who are "active" enlisted men. I respect them very much!! :armycheers: