Establishment of the Rank First Chief Master Sergeant/First Master Chief Petty Officer
- Creation of the rank of First Chief Master Sergeant/First Master Chief Petty Officer (E-10) within the AFP.
- This rank is part of the noncommissioned officer grades.
- The rank is to be held by the AFP Sergeant Major.
Selection Process for the AFP Sergeant Major
- Selection is made from among Chief Master Sergeants/Master Chief Petty Officers.
- The Chief of Staff of the AFP has the authority to prescribe rules and regulations for selection.
- The AFP Sergeant Major may serve a maximum term of three years unless terminated earlier for cause by the Chief of Staff.
- Appointment requires at least one year of active service remaining before compulsory retirement age.
Compensation of the First Chief Master Sergeant/First Master Chief Petty Officer
- Monthly base pay for this rank is equivalent to Salary Grade 19.
Retirement and Separation Benefits
- Enlisted personnel who attain this rank shall retire with the rank of Second Lieutenant/Ensign.
- Retirement pay and benefits, however, correspond to the rank of First Lieutenant/Lieutenant Junior Grade (O-2).
Appropriations for Implementation
- Initial funding shall be charged to the AFP’s current appropriations under the General Appropriations Act.
- Future funds for continued implementation shall be included in subsequent General Appropriations Acts.
Rules and Regulations for Implementation
- The Secretary of National Defense must promulgate necessary rules and regulations within 90 days following the Act’s approval.
Repeal of Inconsistent Laws
- All prior laws, rules, regulations, orders, circulars, and memoranda inconsistent with the Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after approval.