The Philippine Army (PA) is the main, oldest and largest branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), responsible for ground warfare. Its main headquarters is located at Fort Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila.
The Philippine Army (PA) has begun the recruitment of 1,050 new officers for its 2nd Cycle Officer Recruitment last October 20, 2021.
The 1,050 quota is part of the 2,109 total quotas for Army officer recruitment this year. The PA has allocated 400 quotas for Officer Candidate Course (OCC); 400 for Officer Preparatory Course (OPC) Class 73 and 74; 100 for OCC -Reserve Officer Training (OCC-ROTC); 100 for Call to Active-Duty Tour for Training (CADTT); and 50 for Direct Commission.
Online Registration per Infantry Division
The Philippine Army has a total of 11 infantry divisions, composed of 2-4 brigades. The infantry divisions are also part of the 6 Unified Commands of the AFP, and are responsible for overall infantry operations within their respective areas of responsibility.
- 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division
- 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division
- 3rd Infantry “Spearhead Troopers” Division
- 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division
- 5th Infantry “Star” Division (not yet open)
- 6th Infantry “Kampilan” Division
- 7th Infantry “Kaugnay” Division
- 8th Infantry “Storm Trooper” Division (not yet open)
- 9th Infantry “Spear” Division (not yet open)
- 10th Infantry “Agila” Division
- 11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division (not yet open)
Qualifications
- Officer Candidate Course
- Officer Candidate Course – Reserve Officer Training Course (MAAP, PMMA, POTC)
- Direct Commission Program
- Officer Preparatory Course
- Call to Active-Duty Tour for Training Basic
For Inquiries
Philippine Army Recruitment Contact Details:
ARMY RECRUITMENT OFFICE – LUZON
Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City
Landline: (02) 845-9555 local 6843
Cell phone: 0945-704-2390
Facebook: Army Recruitment Office – Luzon
ARMY RECRUITMENT OFFICE – VISAYAS
Camp Lapu-Lapu, Lahug, Cebu City
Landline: (032) 231-5157
Cell phone: 0916-640-5919
Facebook: Army Recruitment Office – Visayas
ARMY RECRUITMENT OFFICE – MINDANAO
Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City
Landline: (088) 850-5279
Cell phone: 0939-954-7673 / 0927-332-1077 / 0926-467-4644 / 0917-712-1222
Facebook: Army Recruitment Office – Mindanao
