More than 2,400 service member aspirants are expected to take the scheduled Philippine Army Aptitude Test Battery and other Army pre-entry examination in six testing centers in Western Visayas in October.
“We are preparing accordingly for the dates set in this region. As we have experienced in Samar and Leyte provinces in August, exam centers had more than 400 examinees each”, said Maj Joseph Laguna, chief of the Army Recruitment Office for the Visayas.
“Unlike earlier examinations in August conducted only for officer-candidates, the upcoming tests will include tests for Candidate Soldier aspirants. Those who will be qualified for CS training will most likely be allotted to the 3rd Infantry Division. Officer candidates will train at the Officer Candidate School in Tarlac province,” added Laguna.
“Human resource has always been one of the most important component of any organization. The assignment of exam centers in various parts of the region will definitely broaden the pool of candidates for soldiery as we choose the best among the best for the Army”, said Mgen Jose Mabanta Jr., 3ID Commander.
The ARO team will be coming over in the islands of Panay and Negros in October for the scheduled PAATB examinations. The team will be augmented by personnel from the 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division human resource office.
Examinations are scheduled to be conducted in six sites on: October 1-2 at the covered court of the 3ID Headquarters in Camp Gen. Macario Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz; October 3 at the Dayao Campus of the Capiz State University in Roxas City, Capiz; October 4-5 at the new site of the Western Institute of Technology in Iloilo City; October 6 at the West Negros University, Bacolod City; October 7 at the Negros State College of Agriculture, Sipalay City; October 8 at the Negros Oriental State University, Dumaguete City.
The required qualifications can be viewed at http://www.army.mil.ph
According to the Philippine Army recruitment website, “Officers in the Philippine Army are Soldiers for peace and progress. Armed with tactical skills and partnership perspectives, the Army Officer serves the twin objectives of defense and development. In the everchanging dynamics of public service, a career in the Army is open to every imaginable field of expertise and study-doctors, engineers, academics managers computer specialists Communicators, architects, and the list is endless”.
“For the Army serves the public interest whether in defense of democracy or in pursuit of progress. The Army that you can build is one that is professional, driven, and results-oriented. An Army manned by men and women of versatile expertise, ready to respond to the challenges of growth and development”, the Army said.
Monthly gross Pay and allowances for Candidate Soldier reach P 13,326, 19,062 for an enlisted Personnel with a rank of Private, P32,668 for an Officer Candidate to P37,770 once called to active duty as a 2nd Lieutenant.
“A life in the service has the privilege of insurance and healthcare benefits, billeting and housing privileges, job security, leadership and other skills trainings, opportunity for career advancement based on performance, opportunities for post graduate studies both within the country and abroad and an opportunity to lead in the Army”, the Army added.
Those who plan to take the Officer Candidate Course must prepare to undergo one full year of rigorous training in soldiery and leadership. Upon completion, the candidate will be commissioned by the President as Second Lieutenant in the Regular Force. To qualify, one has to be 21 to 24 years old, a Baccalaureate degree holder, Single, Filipino citizen and Physically and mentally fit.
For the Officer Preparatory Course, an individual must be ready for the challenges of a 6-month special course of continuing education in leadership and ground warfare tactics prior to active duty field deployment. To qualify, one must be 21 to 31 years Baccalaureate degree holder, Single, Filipino citizen, Physically and mentally fit and Must be a graduate of the Probationary Officer Training Course with a reserve rank of 2Lt.
Likewise, qualifications for Candidate Soldier Course are the following: 18-26 years old, High School graduate, Must be 5’0 in height and Physically and mentally fit.
Those who are to proceed at the examination centers should bring the following requirements: NSO Live birth certificate, Transcript of records or college diploma, ballpen and a pencil. Point of Contact: SSg Ronie V Cornelio with mobile number: 0916-640-5919.
