Conferment of the Grade of Lieutenant General
- The grade of lieutenant general in the active list is exclusively conferred upon the officer appointed as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
- Appointment to the Chief of Staff position requires:
- Appointment by the President of the Philippines.
- Consent of the Commission on Appointments.
Conferment of the Grade of Major General
- The grade of major general in the active list is exclusively conferred upon the officer appointed as Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
- Appointment to the Vice Chief of Staff position also requires:
- Appointment by the President of the Philippines.
- Consent of the Commission on Appointments.
Legal Effectivity and Formal Approval
- The Act took effect immediately upon approval.
- Formal approval date is May 14, 1956.
Key Legal Concepts
- The Act ties specific military ranks to designated positions, removing discretionary rank conferment outside these appointments.
- It reinforces the role of the President and the Commission on Appointments in confirming appointments to these high military ranks, ensuring checks and balances in military promotions.
- The amendment clarifies and formalizes the rank structure within the Armed Forces hierarchy for Chief and Vice Chief of Staff positions.