Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 41)
The main purpose is to promulgate rules and regulations governing the detail or assignment of military personnel to civilian offices and officials in the Philippines.
The President of the Philippines, by virtue of powers vested by the Constitution and laws of the Philippines, promulgated Executive Order No. 41.
Requests for detail of military personnel to civilian offices shall not specify names but qualifications to avoid disturbing military officers' professional growth. If names must be specified, at least three names per position must be submitted.
An Aide-de-Camp is a commissioned officer of the AFP in active service personally selected by a general, flag officer, or entitled civilian official to provide general assistance personally during duties.
The President of the Philippines, the Secretary of National Defense and his Undersecretaries, and visiting foreign military and civilian dignitaries as dictated by protocol.
A Military Assistant is a commissioned officer of the AFP in active service detailed and attached to a civilian government office to render professional aide or assistance on military matters.
The Office of the President, the Office of the Secretary of National Defense and his Undersecretaries, the National Security Council, the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency, the Vice-President, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and Chairpersons of the Senate and House Committees on National Defense and Security.
Assignments or details not covered under specific exemptions shall be for a maximum period of six (6) months.
No. Military personnel detailed to civilian offices shall not receive pay and allowances from AFP appropriations but shall be paid from the civilian office's appropriation, except those assigned in specific national security offices.
Assignments or details shall not exceed 0.5% of the AFP's officer strength and 0.2% of the enlisted strength, respectively.
No. The Order does not regulate or apply to the assignment or detail of military attaches to Philippine diplomatic missions abroad.
The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, subject to confirmation by the Secretary of National Defense.
Such detail shall only be for one mission of not more than thirty (30) days with proper orders issued.
It is hereby revoked by Executive Order No. 41, s. 1966.
Yes, but their detail or assignment shall not exceed the terminal date of their active duty tour pursuant to Republic Act No. 2234.