Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11939)
The maximum tour of duty for the Chief of Staff of the AFP is three (3) consecutive years, starting from the date the appointment is signed, unless sooner terminated by the President.
The officers with a maximum tour of duty of two (2) consecutive years are: (1) Commanding General, Philippine Army; (2) Commanding General, Philippine Air Force; (3) Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy; and (4) Superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy.
No, key officers with maximum tour of duty mentioned cannot be eligible for any AFP position unless they are promoted to the position of Chief of Staff.
They shall be compulsorily retired upon reaching 57 years old or after 30 years of satisfactory active duty, whichever comes later.
Active Duty refers to the service or duty as a commissioned officer, enlisted personnel, cadet, probationary officer, trainee or draftee in the regular force of the AFP, including period of cadetship for foreign service academy training.
The maximum tenure-in-grade for Brigadier General/Commodore (O-7) is five (5) years.
Yes, the President may lengthen the tenure-in-grade of Captains, Majors, and Lieutenant Colonels up to two promotional cycles to maintain officer rank structure and professional development.
The limit is one and twenty-five hundredths percent (1.25%) in the General/Flag Officer grade based on total officer strength.
Yes, the provisions of this Act also apply to officers and enlisted personnel appointed and/or promoted under Republic Act No. 11709 and other pertinent laws.
Republic Act No. 11939 took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.