Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 2334)
The primary purpose is to make available for service in the event of emergency the maximum number of trained and qualified reserve officers by rotating them in active military service.
No reserve officer shall be called to extended tours of active duty exceeding a total of two years within any period of five consecutive years, except in times of emergency.
Yes, reserve officers covered by Republic Act No. 1382 or those with indispensable technical skills or competence may be exempted from this limitation if there are no satisfactory replacements.
They shall be reverted to inactive status within three years from the approval of this Act, except those covered by section three of the Act.
The Secretary of National Defense is authorized to prescribe the rules and regulations for the rotation of reserve officers.
The officer is entitled to a gratuity equivalent to one month’s authorized base and longevity pay in the permanent rank multiplied by his years of active commissioned service, provided the reversion is not due to misconduct or court martial action.
No, unless he completes at least five years of active commissioned service from the date of reentry. Also, no gratuity shall cover any service period for which a gratuity has already been paid.
They are given priority in civilian employment in the government or government-owned/controlled corporations on par with veterans, with positions and salaries commensurate with their background, training, and experience.
The gratuity previously received shall be deducted from his retirement gratuity or pensions.
It took effect upon its approval on June 19, 1959.