Scope of Appointments
- Applicable only to Reserve Officers eligible for appointment in the grades of first lieutenant, captain, and major, including equivalent ranks in the Naval Patrol.
- The Chief of Staff determines the number of officers for various arms, branches, or services.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a Filipino citizen, at least 25 years old as of May 28, 1948, of good moral character, physically fit, and pass prescribed examinations.
- Must have rendered at least one year of honorable active commissioned service before or on May 28, 1948, in the Philippine Army, Armed Forces, duly recognized guerrilla units, or United States Army.
Credit for Service
- Active commissioned service up to May 28, 1948, is credited fully; six months or more of additional service counts as a full year.
- Air Corps flying cadets on or after December 8, 1941, receive extra credit of one year for every two years as flying cadets.
Placement and Seniority on Promotion Lists
- Placement in the Regular Force promotion list depends on years of active commissioned service, relative to Philippine Military Academy (PMA) graduates from specific years.
- Detailed rules classify officers based on service length and PMA graduation years, establishing order of seniority.
- Different provisions apply for Air Corps, Naval Patrol, Judge Advocate General's Service, Medical Corps, Dental Corps, and Nurse Corps.
- Grade appointments follow placement in promotion lists or specific length of service.
- Reserve Officers who did not graduate from PMA cannot outrank their graduating classmates.
- Seniority among Reserve Officers is primarily determined by active commissioned service length, then age, and further by educational and military preparation.
Age Limitations for Appointment
- For most officers, maximum allowable ages as of May 28, 1948, are 35 for first lieutenant/lieutenant junior grade, 40 for captain/lieutenant, and 45 for major/lieutenant commander.
- Lower age limits apply to Air Corps officers: 30 for first lieutenant, 34 for captain, and 41 for major.
Probationary Period and Fitness
- Appointments are probationary for one year.
- The President may revoke appointments within this period based on recommendations from the Secretary of National Defense.
- Successful completion leads to permanent appointment effective from the probationary appointment date.
Grade Protection
- Reserve Officers holding temporary grades at appointment shall not be reduced solely because of their new permanent grade.
Restrictions on Reappointment
- Reserve Officers who have resigned commissions (except for accepting appointments under this law or justified resignations) are ineligible for appointment.
Implementation and Effectivity
- The Secretary of National Defense will prescribe the necessary regulations and procedures for selection and appointment.
- The Order takes immediate effect and remains valid for two years from July 9, 1949, aligning with Republic Act No. 207's period.