H E A D Q U A R T E R S

HEADQUARTERS
AFP NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT COMMAND
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
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20 Jul 2009
Minutes of the Conference
20 Jul 09
Present
LTC DANTE G CUBANGAY PA (GSC)
LTC FEROZALDO REGENCIA PA (GSC)
LTC SANTIAGO V BARANDON JR PAF
LTC BENJAMIN L HAO PA (GSC)
LTC FACUNDO O PALAFOX PA
LTC CORNELIO T ARBOLEDA PA
LTC ROMMEL R HINLO (CE) PA (GSC)
MAJ EDWIN M DOLORFINO PA
MAJ JULIUS A CABARLOC PA
MAJ PRUDENCIO C PATRICIO JR PA
LCDR ANTONIO ALEXIS A MANUEL JR PN
MAJ VENER C MALABANAN III JAGS
CMS Jose A Manaois PAF
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CUCS
U7
CE
U3
MFO
U1/U2
DS, OU3
U4
CAO
C, COC
U6
CJA/SUCS
CSM
Call to Order
The conference was called to order by the Presiding Officer (CUCS) at exactly
0945H with all the members of the staff present.
At the outset, CUCS informed the body that the minutes of previous staff
conference is enroute to CNDSC for his information. In line with this, U3
recommended that for the succeeding minutes of the meeting, every staff should be
furnished with an advance copy of the minutes on the following day for their
comment/corrections prior to finalization and endorsement to C,NDSC for his
information. CUCS directed U4, the designated SUCS for the week to prepare and
submit the minutes of the conference the following day as suggested by U3.
CUCS directed the staff to review the minutes of the previous staff conference for 5
min. The staff suggested some corrections on the said minutes and the following
amendments were made:
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- CAO informed the body that he will be having a short
meeting with Dir. UMPAR of OPAPP.
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- CUCS asked HSC on the cost effectiveness of the
Coffee Vending Machine. HSC informed the body that the machine consumption
amounts to 4,500.00Php lasted only two weeks which is supposedly to last for a
month. MFO suggested that every staff should contribute 300.00Php from their
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monthly MOOE for augmentation in the purchase of additional cream, coffee and
sugar.
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- CUCS asked HSC for the cost of the uniform of the
participants for the forthcoming GHQ sports fest. CSM responded that he will direct
MSg Palencia to coordinate with MFO on this matter.
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- CAO informed the body that as announced by higher
HQ, Davao and Negros will be the focus of clearing against insurgencies by year
end. U3 inquired on the veracity of the said report and its impact to the priority
areas.
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- All staff to contribute 300.00Php from their MOOE for
the additional requirements of the Coffee Vending Machine.
After some corrections made by the staff on the minutes of the previous conference,
U3 move to the approval of the minutes after inputting all the corrections, and U6
seconded the motion.
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On the staff compliances
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LTC PALAFOX informed the body that the proposed TOE of the Command has
already been submitted to RMO, however, only the unit manning was inputted, the
equipment requirement was not yet included. He mentioned that as per SND’s
guidance, the Command should increase its personnel readiness. He further
informed the body that RMO is working for the approval of P1.4M worth of additional
equipment for NDSC and P45M worth (CO) of equipment for disaster response
operation. Also, the list of equipment including IT equipment, office tables and PA
system worth 750,000.00 Php has been submitted for approval of CSAFP.
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CUCS recommended to schedule a staff meeting on 24 July 09 (Friday morning) to
discuss further and make some revisions on the proposed TOE of the Command.
U1 suggested that an advance copy of the draft TOE be furnished to all the staff for
advance study.
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On the proposed IG Checklist Format, CUCS said that it is only a recommendation
from the staff pending approval of the Command IG. U3 asked for the schedule of
Command IG Inspection on all the OPCOM units. He then proposed to the body
that there should be one additional staff to compose the IG inspection. Based on the
consensus of the body, the following named Officers will join the Command IG
during the conduct of IG inspections on the units indicated, dates to be determined
later:
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LTC HAO PA
LTC ARBOLEDA PA
MAJ DOLORFINO PA
LTC PALAFOX PA
MAJ PATRICIO PA
- 51st EBde
- 52nd EBde
- 53rd EBde
- 54th EBde
- 55TH EBde
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LCDR MANUEL PN
LTC BARANDON PAF
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- 1st NMCB
- 356th AEG
U3 also suggested that the staff should be consulted in the preparation of IG
checklist before the conduct of inspection.
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On CSM proposal to have a CG’s CUP, he informed the body that Sgt Mapilit is
already preparing the plan for the said event. CUCS directed CSM to present the
plan to the staff on Monday to include the essential requirements for the said
activity.
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On U6 compliance, he presented his proposed flow of communication in the
Command. U3 commented that U6 should check first its relevance to other UC’s
flow of communication and its implications in the future operations of the Command.
U6 said that he will further research for it. CUCS suggested to give each staff a
copy of the proposed flow of communication for their further review.
Staff Updates
On Personnel
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U1 updated the staff on the assignment of LTC SORIANO, accordingly, J1 has
already send a radio message seeking comment from the Army.
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U1 recommended that the 3rd Qtr socials be scheduled by month of August and
that CSM be tasked for the planning. CUCS directed Hqs Commandant and
CSM to do the necessary planning for the said event.
On Intelligence
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U2 informed the body that ISAFP personnel asked for a copy of the
issuance/receipt of liaison NCO of CENTCOM re the ceramic tiles issued to
CENTCOM, for their reference in the conduct of investigation in relation to the
alleged misrouted delivery of the withdrawn tiles from GHQ supply warehouse.
U2 also reported that they are continuously updating the database of Intelligence
Eligibility Personnel. U2 added that he can be able to determine the unit’s
capability after the conduct of a proposed workshop to be scheduled later.
U6 has requested U2 to request J2 to issue security clearance to all personnel.
On Operations
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U3 announced the scheduled activities of the Command and the target dates of
compliances of the staff.
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U3 presented 2 frameworks for the forthcoming visit of the TRIAD on Thursday
to be used in coming up with an assessment through a qualitative and
quantitative approach whether AFPNDSC was able to achieve its goals.
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CUCS directed U3 to give copy of the frameworks to all the staff for them to
make also their own assessment. CUCS concurs with framework # 2.
On Logistics
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U4 reported the update on the status of the remaining tiles on-stocked as of 7
July which is 67,000 pieces.
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He also informed the body that OG4, PA has already issued directive for the
withdrawal of PFT uniform for PA personnel assigned this Command. CUCS
also inquired if there is an issuance of BDA. U4 responded that as per
coordination with G4, PA, the Command had been issued with BDA last 2008
and the priority of issuance of these CCIE including digitized BDA will be to army
units, specifically, operating units, last priority will be given to GHQ units.
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U4 also informed the staff that gasoline additives will be distributed to all officers
and some enlisted personnel of the Command.
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U4 reported the updates on the DSP Fabricate, the result of the survey
conducted at Smokey Mt was negative, ITDI, DOST does not recommend the
place as the venue for the launching of the water purification project. Another
survey was done in Payatas, result of the water test is expected within a week.
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On Plans and Programs
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Acting U5 said that the TWG for doctrine will convene on 21 July.
On CEIS
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U6 announced that U3 can now use the CAGNET. U3 requested U2 to check for
the security requirements and measures of the CAGNET. U6 suggested to
dedicate a computer exclusively for the CAGNET to prevent any misuse of the
facility, however, U3 said that they intent to connect all their computers on this
CAGNET. CUCS directed U6 to research and study the security measures of the
CAGNET if all the stored data of the Command are protected.
On CMO
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U7 informed the staff on the updates of the preparation of AFPNDSC’s
magazine (AFP Peace Builder) which will be finished and ready for publication
by end of Jul.
U7 also informed the body on the status of the info kit which is still for approval
of CNDSC to be release on 24 July.
On CMO activities, the 2 billboards are also for approval of the CNDSC. U7 and
his staff will continue conducting symposium for the ROTC in different schools.
U7 announced the installation of the tarpaulin/billboards at gate 1 and Major
Services headquarters relative to the incoming Command anniversary.
Other Members of the Staff Update
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Command Engineer
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CE informed the conferees that the SPP for the 59 Barangays was already
signed by CNDSC and was already submitted to TCE/TWG for evaluation.
He also informed the body that the allotment advice for P303M for KBP CY 08
Batch 3 was already signed by MFO.
PMO
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PMO informed the body of the forthcoming visit of CNDSC to 54 th EBde to
attend the unit’s anniversary. In line with this, he asked the staff interested to join
and accompany CNDSC to attend said activity. CUCS suggested to PMO to just
prepare the composition of the party for the CG’s visit to the brigade.
Civil Affairs
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CAO reported to the body his meeting with Dir. UMPAR of OPAPP, that he
gathered some materials or data on the concept of Peace which he can
transform later as inputs to the doctrine being studied and in relation to the
crafting of the peace plan by U3. CAO was advised by Director UMPAR to just
coordinate with OPAPP for the other requirements related to the Peace Plan.
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CAO also announced to the body the forthcoming National Peace
Consciousness Month to be observed or celebrated on September. OPAPP is
planning to hold an event, the “Walk for Peace” and CAO suggested for the
Command to participate on said event as one way in showcasing the Command.
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CAO also said that J5 already sent a response to our letter re AFPNDSC
Partnership with JSOTF-P, to be routed to the staff for their information.
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HSC
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CUCS announced to the body that the Command will host a conference every
end of the month as desired by CNDSC to be attended by all the Commanders
of OPCOM units purposely for the close monitoring on the implementation of
KBP and other development projects being undertaken by them.
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CUCS directed U3 to schedule the first meeting this 31 July.
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Hqs Commandant asked the staff who are interested to join the forthcoming
GHQ sports fest. U3 suggested that the Command should strictly observed
athletic day.
Other Matters
With no other matters to take up, the conference adjourned at 1235H.
Action Items
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1. U2 in coordination with U6 to check for the security requirements and
measures of the CAGNET.
2. U2 to issue security clearance to all AFPNDSC personnel.
3. CSM to present the plan this Monday staff conference to include the
essential requirements for the proposed CG’s CUP (Shoot fest).
4. Hqs Commandant and CSM to prepare a plan for the 3rd Qtr socials to be
held on August.
5. Hqs Commandant to strictly implement the athletic day.
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6. U6 to check the relevance of AFPNDSC proposed flow of communication in
relation to other UC’s flow of communication and its implications in the future
operations of the Command.
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Recorded by:
Prepared by:
Angelyn T Atienza
DP3
PN
Recorder
EDWIN M DOLORFINO
MAJ
(CE)
PA
Acting SUCS
Noted by:
DANTE G CUBANGAY
LTC
(GSC)
PA
Chief Unified Command Staff
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