Philippine Army today

Philippine Army (PA), this is the Filipino official name called “Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas”, as the main branch of “Armed Forces of the Philippines” (AFP) they are responsible for ground related warfare.

The PA (Philippine Army) was initially organized under (Commonwealth Act No. 1) “National Defense Act of 1935.


 The act specified that in so far as may be practicable, original appointments by the President in grades above third lieutenant should be made from among former holders of reserve commissions in the United States Army, from among former officers of the Philippine Scouts and Constabulary.



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