Law Summary
Creation and Distribution of New Rank
- The rank of First Chief Master Sergeant/First Master Chief Petty Officer (E-10) is created.
- This rank is part of the noncommissioned grades of the AFP.
- It shall be held exclusively by the AFP Sergeant Major.
Selection of AFP Sergeant Major
- The AFP Sergeant Major is selected from among Chief Master Sergeants/Master Chief Petty Officers.
- Selection rules and regulations to be prescribed by the AFP Chief of Staff.
- The AFP Sergeant Major may serve a maximum term of three years unless earlier terminated for cause by the Chief of Staff.
- Appointment requires the candidate to have at least one year of active service remaining before compulsory retirement age.
Compensation
- A First Chief Master Sergeant/First Master Chief Petty Officer receives a monthly base pay equivalent to Salary Grade 19.
Retirement and Separation
- Personnel attaining the rank of First Chief Master Sergeant/First Master Chief Petty Officer shall be retired with the rank of Second Lieutenant/Ensign.
- Retirement pay and benefits shall correspond to the rank of First Lieutenant/Lieutenant Junior Grade (O-2).
Appropriations
- Initial implementation funding shall come from the AFP's current appropriations under the General Appropriations Act.
- Subsequent funding shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- The Secretary of National Defense must promulgate implementing rules and regulations within 90 days after the Act's approval.
Repealing Clause
- All laws, rules, regulations, orders, circulars, and memoranda inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect fifteen days after its approval.