Administration and Regulation of ROTC Enrollment and Discipline
- Duties involving enrollment, administration, and discipline of ROTC students are jointly prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense, Secretary of Education, and the President of the concerned State College or University.
- These regulations require approval from the President of the Philippines.
Assignment of Competent Armed Forces Officers and Provision of Equipment
- The Armed Forces Chief of Staff shall assign competent officers to conduct the ROTC courses.
- ROTC units are to be provided with necessary military equipment without charges to the educational institutions, except for costs related to care, maintenance, regulation bonds, armory, and training grounds.
Use of ROTC/WATC Fees
- Fees and contributions collected related to ROTC or Women's Auxiliary Training Corps (WATC) must be exclusively used for the operation and maintenance of these units within the institution.
- Use of these funds must comply with jointly prescribed policies by the Secretary of National Defense, Secretary of Education, and university officials, with Presidential approval.
Scheduling of ROTC Instruction
- ROTC classes may be scheduled on any days, including weekends, to fulfill course requirements.
- Schedule regulations are jointly prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense, Secretary of Education, and the concerned State College or University President.
Consequences for Non-Compliance
- Failure of recognized institutions to establish ROTC units results in the withdrawal of government recognition by the Secretary of Education.
- Non-compliance by State Colleges and Universities subjects responsible officials to administrative sanctions.
- Institutions will not be granted government recognition without incorporating the ROTC course into their curricula.
Exemptions and Special Provisions
- Exemptions from the ROTC requirement are only granted through direct orders of the President of the Philippines, following favorable recommendations from the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of National Defense.
Inclusion of Women’s Auxiliary Corps Training
- The ROTC course shall include female instruction and training to prepare them for enlisted or commissioned service in the Women's Auxiliary Corps.
- Establishment of this Women's Auxiliary Corps course is optional for institutions.
- Enrollment in the women's course is voluntary for female students.
Repeal of Prior Orders and Effectivity
- Executive Order No. 207 (1939) and other inconsistent regulations are repealed.
- This Executive Order takes effect immediately upon approval.