THE First Infantry “Tabak” Division, the premier unit of the Philippine Army announced the opening of Candidate Soldier Course that seeks to enlist 500 new soldiers into the military service.
Lieutenant Colonel Jo-Ar Herrera, 1st Infantry Division spokesperson, said the registration for candidate soldier starts on Thursday, June 29, until August 1.
The basic requirements to be enlisted into the service are as follows: 18 to 26 years old; five feet and above in height; Philippine Statistics Authority-authenticated birth certificate with official receipt; parents’ marriage contract with OR; Form 137, transcript of record, diploma with dry seal (high school and college); 2x2 pictures with name tag; valid identification cards; and, must attain a score of 45 and above in the Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test.
Herrera said interested and qualified applicants can register at the following placed: Gate 2 of the 1st Infantry Division in Upper Pulacan, Labangang, this province; 101st Infantry Brigade, Busbus, Jolo, Sulu; 102nd Infantry Brigade, Sanito, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay; 103rd Infantry Brigade, Campo Ranao, Marawi City; and, 104the Infantry Brigade, Isabela City, Basilan.
Herrera said applicants must also pass the physical fitness exam aside from the written test. The training starts October 1, this year. (Bong Garcia)