Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8220)
The policy is to develop and professionalize the Armed Forces and provide adequate remuneration and benefits to its members, ensuring career development and promotion for all personnel.
The ranks of Chief Master Sergeant/Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9) and Senior Master Sergeant/Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8) are created.
The total number shall be in accordance with the number of authorized positions in the approved Table of Organization as provided by Republic Act No. 7898 (AFP Modernization Act).
Qualifications for promotion are based on merit, fitness, and other qualifications determined by the Secretary of National Defense.
It is equal to the monthly base pay of a Master Sergeant/Chief Petty Officer plus one-half of the difference between the monthly base pay of a Second Lieutenant/Ensign and a Master Sergeant/Chief Petty Officer.
They are entitled to the retirement pay and benefits of a Second Lieutenant/Ensign. Additionally, specific gratuities are provided based on rank, with options to choose monthly retirement pay or lump sum gratuity.
The AFP Command Sergeant Major is selected from among the Chief Master Sergeants/Master Chief Petty Officers under rules prescribed by the Chief of Staff, AFP, and serves a maximum term of three years unless sooner terminated.
The Secretary of National Defense shall determine the maximum tenure-in-grade of the involved enlisted personnel and establish qualifications and rules for promotions.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two newspapers of national circulation.
No. The Act does not authorize adjustment of pay or payment of any differential in retirement pay to those already retired before the law's approval, except retirees recalled to active duty may have their pension adjusted accordingly.