QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 8186)
RA 8186 prescribes the authorized distribution of AFP officer grades in the active force and limits the tenure of officers in the grades of Colonel/Captain (PN) and General/Flag officers.
The Secretary of National Defense.
Effective one (1) year after the approval of the Act.
Seventy-five percent (.75%).
Six percent (6%).
Lieutenant Colonel/Commander (PN): 12%; Major/Lieutenant Commander (PN): 18%; Captain/Lieutenant (PN): 20%.
Forty-three point twenty-five percent (43.25%).
The difference may be applied as an increase to the number prescribed in a lower grade.
It must follow the schedule: General/Admiral 0–10 = 1%; Lieutenant General/Vice Admiral 0–9 = 7%; Major General/Rear Admiral 0–8 = 26%; Brigadier General/Commodore 0–7 = 66% (total 100%).
There shall only be one (1) officer with a grade of General/Admiral at any one time.
Ten (10) years.
General/Admiral: 3 years; Lieutenant General/Vice Admiral: 3 years; Major General/Rear Admiral: 3 years; Brigadier General/Commodore: 5 years.
Upon attainment of the maximum tenure in grade, or upon reaching the age of compulsory retirement whichever is earlier—unless they are earlier separated, retired, promoted, or occupying a higher-grade position in the Table of Organizations.
The Chief of Staff, AFP may be allowed by the President to finish tenure in position as provided for in the Constitution.
They may be allowed one (1) year more of tenure in grade before the maximum tenure is applied, unless they already reached compulsory retirement age under existing laws.
Three (3) years for: Chief of Staff, AFP; AFP Vice Chief of Staff; AFP Deputy Chief of Staff; and Major Service Commanders.
Except for the Chief of Staff, AFP, no officer shall be assigned/designated to those positions or promoted to Brigadier General/Commodore or higher if he has less than one (1) year of active service remaining prior to compulsory retirement.