Title
Amendment to Philippine Constabulary Academy Act
Law
Act No. 3496
Decision Date
Dec 8, 1928
The Amendment to Act No. 2605 establishes the Philippine Constabulary Academy in Baguio City, providing training and instruction for cadets to become officers of the Philippine Constabulary or other armed forces, with a curriculum encompassing military science, law, medical science, and other subjects.
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Name and Location of the Academy

  • Officially named "The Philippine Constabulary Academy"
  • Located at Camp Henry T. Allen, City of Baguio, Mountain Province

Governance and Administration

  • Governed by a Superintendent who is subject to the supervision of the Chief of Constabulary
  • Superintendent and staff assigned by the Chief of Constabulary

Composition of the Staff and Personnel

  • Superintendent: Assistant Chief of Constabulary or officer of not lower than field rank
  • Commandant of cadets: Instructor with rank not lower than Captain
  • Adjutant: Rank not lower than First Lieutenant
  • Supply and Finance Officer: Rank not lower than First Lieutenant
  • Assistant to the Commandant: Rank not lower than First Lieutenant
  • Medical Officer: Rank not lower than First Lieutenant
  • Engineer Officer: Rank not lower than Second Lieutenant
  • Additional instructors and enlisted men as necessary
  • Officers at the Academy receive an additional 300 pesos per annum for services

Cadet Appointment and Qualifications

  • Annual appointment of up to 25 cadets by competitive examination
  • Candidates must be graduates of an accredited university, college, or equivalent high school
  • Nomination quotas allocated among the Governor-General, Senate and House leadership, and members
  • Chief of Constabulary may appoint additional candidates if quota is not met
  • Enlisted Constabulary members qualifying for admission receive cadet pension and allowances but not enlisted pay

Academic Instruction and Military Training

  • Curriculum extends over three years, with potential for curtailment as deemed necessary by the Chief of Constabulary
  • Cadets may revert to the next class or be discharged for failure or misconduct
  • Proficiency after two years may allow early graduation subject to vacancies
  • Curriculum includes Military Science, Administrative and Staff Duties, Law, Medical Science, History and English, Languages, Mathematics, Swordsmanship, and Athletics

Faculty Composition

  • Superintendent and heads of instructional departments constitute the Faculty

Graduation and Commissioning

  • Completion of the three-year course results in graduation and commissioning as officers in the lowest rank of the Philippine Constabulary or other armed forces
  • Appointment order based on final class standing

Cadet Residence and Allowances

  • Cadets required to reside in Academy barracks for the three-year period
  • Receive pension, transportation, clothing, and other allowances
  • Up to 30 days vacation per calendar year authorized by Chief of Constabulary with pay and allowances

Equipment, Library, and Resources

  • Arms, munitions, and equipment supplied by Chief of Constabulary
  • Existing Constabulary Academy equipment transferred to the new Academy
  • Library established for instructors and cadets with an annual appropriation of up to 400 pesos

Property and Fund Management

  • Government property and funds accounted for through the Philippine Constabulary

Repeal and Effectivity

  • Repeals all inconsistent Acts or parts of Acts
  • This Act takes effect upon approval on December 8, 1928

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