Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 308)
Executive Order No. 308, dated March 30, 1950, reorganizes the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines are under the administrative supervision of the Secretary of National Defense.
They are divided into five major commands: (a) Philippine Constabulary, (b) Philippine Ground Force, (c) Philippine Naval Patrol, (d) Philippine Air Force, and (e) Philippine Service Command.
The five major commands are under the direct command of the Commanding General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The Philippine Constabulary continues to perform its duties as a national police force under the operational control of the Secretary of the Interior.
The commanders have the powers generally conferred upon the chiefs of bureaus and offices.
The Office consists of the Commanding General, the Deputy Commanding General, and assistants as approved by the President.
These titles are to be understood to refer to the Commanding General and Deputy Commanding General, respectively.
The Philippine Service Command is responsible for supply procurement and management, coordination of supply operations, accounting, transportation, chartering vessels, ordnance equipment management, communications, health services, construction projects, real estate custody, funding recommendations, utility procurement, and vehicle location records.
It is a council composed of the Commanding General and all major command commanders that advises the Secretary of National Defense on administrative and operational functions.
Current appropriations are adjusted by the Secretary of National Defense with the approval of the President.
It takes effect upon its promulgation on March 30, 1950.