Name and Location of the Academy
- Academy is named "Academy for officers of the Philippine Constabulary."
- Located in Baguio, capital of the subprovince of Benguet, Mountain Province.
- Established in government buildings designated by the Governor-General.
Administration and Personnel
- Academy administration is headed by a superintendent.
- Personnel includes:
- Superintendent (major of Constabulary or other officer)
- Assistant superintendent and instructor (captain of Constabulary)
- Adjutant and instructor (first lieutenant)
- Supply officer and instructor (first lieutenant)
- Instructor and surgeon (first lieutenant)
- Additional instructors as necessary, and enlisted men or employees deemed necessary.
- Provision for additional compensation for officers assigned to the academy.
Appointment of Academy Staff
- Superintendent, assistant superintendent, and instructors appointed by Chief, Philippine Constabulary with Secretary of Commerce and Police consent.
- Appointees may be Philippine Constabulary officers or graduates of military academies or colleges with proper legal status.
- Non-members or aliens appointed as instructors are considered officers with ranks corresponding to their academy positions.
Cadet Selection and Nomination
- Up to 60 cadets appointed annually after examination.
- Cadets must be unmarried graduates from the University of the Philippines or approved higher institutes.
- Nomination quota:
- 3 by Governor-General
- 3 by Speaker of the Philippine Assembly
- 2 by each Upper House member
- 1 by each Philippine Assembly member
- Chief of Constabulary may designate additional candidates if quotas are unmet.
- Up to 5 non-commissioned Constabulary officers with over 2 years' service may be detailed as cadets.
Training and Curriculum
- Training lasts two years (subject to shortening if service needs allow).
- Studies determined by Chief of Constabulary with Secretary of Commerce and Police approval; course arrangement by faculty with Chief's approval.
- Cadets failing first-year exams may be turned back; discharge for misconduct or deficiencies possible.
- Curriculum includes:
- Military art
- Constabulary manual, Philippine criminal law, military law, international law
- Municipal, provincial, and Insular governments
- Topography
- Equitation and athletics
Faculty Composition
- Faculty comprises the superintendent and heads of departments of instruction.
Commissioning of Graduates
- Graduates completing the course and passing examinations appointed to third lieutenant or equivalent rank.
- Commissioned by the Governor-General based on final class standing.
Cadet Life and Benefits
- Cadets reside in barracks during instruction.
- Receive pension and allowances as provided by the Legislature.
- Allowed vacations (up to 2.5 months annually) with pay and allowances as authorized by Chief of Constabulary.
Equipment and Property
- Arms, ammunition, and military equipment provided by Chief of Constabulary by Governor-General's order.
- Existing Constabulary academy equipment transferred to the new academy.
- Government property and funds accounted for through the Bureau of Constabulary.
Funding
- Necessary funds appropriated by the Legislature based on estimates submitted by Chief of Constabulary and approved by Secretary of Commerce and Police.
Repeal and Effectivity
- All inconsistent Acts or parts of Acts are repealed.
- The Act takes effect immediately upon passage.