Armed Forces of the Philippines

Mission

The AFP is responsible for upholding the sovereignty, supporting the Constitution, and defending he
territory of the Republic of the Philippines against all enemies foreign and domestic; advancing the
national aims, interest and policies; and planning the organization, maintenance, development, and
deployment of its regular and citizen armed force for National Security. The Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP),
under the authority and direction of the Secretary of National Defense (SND) and the President, is
responsible for the execution of National Defense Programs and Armed Forces missions; and prescribe
the organization, powers, duties, and functions of the various AFP staffs, services and offices in
accordance with the policies of SND.

Functions

1. To secure the sovereignty of the state and the integrity of the national territory.
2. Protect the country from foreign aggression and internal subversion.
3. To advance the national aims and interest.
4. To perform such duties as the President may direct.

Vision

An Armed force that is fully mission effective, right sized, credibly-equipped, versatile and highly
responsive to the technical, doctrinal and sociological changes.

AFP CORE VALUES

a. Honor
- The members of the AFP believe in honor as the most important virtue that a soldier must
possess. It is in fact considered as more precious than life itself. Without honor, a man is nothing
but a beast. Honor means clean consciousness, personal dignity, good reputation,
unquestionable character. Honor means truthfulness, sincerity, honesty, credibility. Honor
means integrity, a modest but descent life. A honorable soldier does not lie, cheat, steal, violate
moral and ethical codes not tolerate the violations of the code of honor is the sacred part of the
character of a soldier, violation of which should bring shame.
b. Loyalty
- The members of the AFP believe in unflinching loyalty. Thus we shall promote the national
interest and security as a paramount concern. We shall support and defend the constitution. We
shall be obedient to the duly constituted government. We shall obey the order of those legally
appointed over us. We shall support those who lead us and those who serve with us.
c. Valor
- We believe in valor as the power and strength, courage and ability to overcome fear, which
enables the soldiers to carry out their mission and to accomplish what is seemingly impossible. It
is more than bravery or ability to endure pain. Valor is calmness and presence of mind in the
heat of battle where danger or death is imminent. It is the courage to stand for what is right and
the perseverance to make it difficult for others to do wrong.
d. Duty
- Despite difficulty and danger, we perform our tasks as order or implied. Discipline and
obedience, we believe that duty is a personal act of responsibility, which we show by doing all
our assigned tasks to the best of our ability.
e. Solidarity
- Solidarity is the value that binds us with the rest of our comrades-in-arms. It is the value that
makes us one strong and united organization.