Observed Discrepancies in Quota Allocations
- The Police Command (PC) Regular Force had one of the highest vacancies but the lowest promotion fill.
- Larger technical services with senior reserve officers received fewer quotas compared to smaller services.
- Seniority among reserve officers was overlooked in favor of younger regular officers in the same branches.
Directive on Declaration of Vacancies
- Per Republic Act 291, as amended by Presidential Decree 360, the Secretary of National Defense (SND) is tasked to declare grade vacancies early.
- Early declaration aims to enable fair and thorough deliberations on all promotion recommendations.
Timing and Composition of AFP Selection Boards
- Selection Boards must be constituted at the beginning of the fiscal year.
- The boards' recommendations should be submitted to the Office of the President within the quarter corresponding to the promotion effective dates.
Re-examination of Promotional Quota Criteria
- The criteria for quota allocation between reserve and regular forces must be reviewed.
- Goal is to achieve proportionate, fair, and equitable distribution of quotas across ranks and major services.
Policy on Temporary Promotions
- Temporary promotions are encouraged for personnel demonstrating outstanding ability and efficiency.
- All promotions, temporary and permanent, must comply strictly with existing laws and implementing rules.
Effectivity
- This instruction took effect immediately on January 31, 1978, as signed by the President of the Philippines.