Organization and Branches
The 1987 Philippine Constitution placed the AFP under the control of a civilian, the President of the Philippines, who acts as its Commander-in-Chief. All of its branches are part of the Department of National Defense, which is headed by the Secretary of National Defense.
The AFP has three major branches:
- Philippine Army (PA) – Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas, Ejército Filipino
- Philippine Navy (PN) – Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas, Armada Filipina
- Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) - Hukbong Kawal Pandagat ng Pilipinas, Cuerpo de Infantería de Marina de Filipinas
- Philippine Air Force (PAF) – Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas, Fuerza Aerea de Filipinas
These three major branches are unified under a Chief of Staff who normally holds the rank of General/Admiral. He is assisted by a Vice Chief of Staff, normally holding the rank of Lieutenant General/Vice Admiral. Each of the three major branches are headed by an officer with the following titles: Commanding General of the Philippine Army (Lieutenant General), Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (Vice Admiral), Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps (Major General), and Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force (Lieutenant General).
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