Pay and Allowances During Temporary Appointment
- Officers serving in a temporarily lower grade while on active duty will receive pay and allowances corresponding to that lower grade.
- The compensation aligns with that authorized for officers of the same grade in the Regular Force.
Scope and Legal Authority
- The regulation applies exclusively to Reserve Officers ordered into or serving on active duty in the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
- The authority for these regulations is vested in the President of the Philippines by law, as exercised in this Executive Order.
Implementation and Effectiveness
- The Order was issued and effective as of November 19, 1948.
- The temporary appointments are mechanisms to manage the officer strength levels within the AFP while respecting permanently held reserve ranks.
Important Legal Concepts
- "Temporary appointment" signifies a provisional assignment differing from permanent commission status.
- Consent of the officer ensures voluntariness in accepting a lower grade during active duty.
- The integrity of the officer's permanent reserve grade is preserved despite temporary reductions in rank.
- Pay and benefits are aligned with actual duty grade, ensuring equity among active officers.