An Assessment of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program

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Abstract:

The abrogation of the United States US Military Bases Agreement in 1992 left the Philippines with very limited military capabilities. With a weak economy, what was left was an Armed Forces of the Philippines AFP that can barely contain its internal security threats and has no external defense capabilities. Republic Act RA 7898 signed in 1995 provided the legal basis for the implementation of the AFP Modernization Program. It approved the fifteen-year program in the amount of 331 billion pesos. This study aimed to determine the current state of the AFP Modernization Program by assessing the implementation of the Capability, Materiel, and Technology Development CMTD of the program from 2000 to 2006. Using the descriptive-evaluative research method, several factors were identified to have influenced in the implementation of the program, namely funding, lengthy acquisition process, changes in acquisition policies, shifting of priorities and programs, and assignment of key personnel. The successful implementation of the AFP Modernization Program will need the commitment of the AFP, the Philippine Congress, and the government leadership.

Author(s):
Sedano, Jr, Thomas R.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0093

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USACGSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.1_Define and Prioritize Requirements; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.2_Understand
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), *MILITARY MODERNIZATION, *PHILIPPINES, NATIONAL SECURITY, MILITARY CAPABILITIES, THREATS, POLICIES, MILITARY FACILITIES, MILITARY PERSONNEL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations
Report Date:
2007 Dec 14
Creation Date:
2009 Mar 04