Integration into the Reserve Units
- These recognized civilian volunteers are declared as part of the Reserve Units of the military service.
- This inclusion acknowledges their role and capability to serve in the military reserves.
Legal Basis and Authority
- The declaration is made pursuant to the powers vested in the President by law.
- It references sub-paragraph 2 of paragraph 3, section 52 of the National Defense Act, as amended by Commonwealth Act No. 569 dated June 7, 1940.
- Specifically, this law deals with the classification of reserves, including those who have completed trainee instruction or its equivalent.
Context and Justification
- The trained reserve had been depleted due to war casualties, creating a need to augment reserve forces.
- Civilian volunteers, though separated after the war, possess varied and accumulated combat experience.
- Their experience qualifies them as among the best candidates to meet the military needs of the country post-war.
Effective Date and Formalization
- The order was signed and effected on July 29, 1947, in Manila.
- It was executed by President Manuel Roxas and attested by Emilio Abello, Chief of the Executive Office.