Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 31)
The purpose is to prescribe regulations for the procurement of medical reserve officers of the Philippine Army pursuant to section 42 of Commonwealth Act No. 1 (The National Defense Act).
Medical reserve officers shall be procured by (a) voluntary application and (b) compulsory draft when necessary.
All successful male candidates who are citizens of the Philippines and have passed the respective board examinations must register their names and addresses and complete a prescribed questionnaire for submission to the Chief of Staff of the Army.
Filled registration papers are kept in the office of the Chief, Medical Service with separate files for medical, dental, and veterinary registrants.
Registrants must immediately notify the Adjutant General of any change of address for proper notation in their registration papers.
Medical reserve officers must be not less than 21 years and not more than 45 years of age.
They must be physically fit for military service, meeting the same physical requirements as medical officers of the Regular Force.
A physician must have graduated from a reputable medical school with a degree of doctor of medicine or equivalent, passed the medical practice examination in the Philippines and hold a certificate of registration, and have at least one year of practice after registration.
Dentists must hold a diploma as doctor of dental surgery or doctor of dental medicine from an accredited dental school, have passed the dental board examination and hold a certificate of registration, and have one year of practice after registration.
Veterinarians must have graduated from a reputable veterinary school with a degree of doctor of veterinary medicine or equivalent, passed the veterinary board examination and possess a certificate of registration, and have at least one year of practice after registration.
The President, on the recommendation of the Chief of Staff, commissions medical reserve officers deemed needed. Competitive examinations may be held to determine relative merit.
They will be drawn by lot from among the registrants listed in the files of the Chief, Medical Service, under prescribed regulations.
Yes, if they possess the necessary qualifications, they may be commissioned without taking part in competitive examinations.