Department of National Defense
The DND seal presents the Coat-of-Arms of the
Republic as its main feature representing
defense of the country. Three pointed
stars occupy the upper portion of
the shield representing the
country’s main islands – Luzon,
Visayas and Mindanao. The eight rays in
the Philippine sun stands for the first eight
provinces which revolted against Spain.
Legal Basis
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Commonwealth Act No. 1 (December 21, 1935), the National Defense Act, created the
Council of National Defense to advise the President on all matters pertaining to national defense
policy.
Commonwealth Act No. 430 (May 31, 1939), as implemented by E.O. 230 (October 31,
1939) created the Department of National Defense (DND).
Executive Order No. 94 (October 4, 1947) charged the DND with the duty of supervising
the national defense program of the country.
Executive Order No. 292 (July 25, 1987), Administrative Code of 1987, directed the DND
to exercise executive supervision over the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Office of Civil
Defense, the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, the National Defense College of the Philippines,
and the Government Arsenal.
Mandate
The Department of National Defense (DND) is tasked to guard against external and internal
threats to national peace and security, and to provide support for social and economic development.
We shall reconstruct the peace process. To do this, it is good that you are continuing your efforts at
transforming the AFP into a compact, versatile and multi-functional organization with the capability
to assist in social development programs required in nation building. - PGMA, January 27, 2001
LOGICAL FRAMEWORK (DND)
National Security to Uphold Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity,
Support Socio-Economic Development and Political Stability
Societal Goal
Sectoral Goal
Peaceful, Secure, and Stable Environment
Organization
Outcomes
Country secured from
direct-armed
aggression or invasion
Country free from
insurgency,
seccessionism, and
other armed threats to
national security
Strengthened security
alliance and partnership in the AsiaPacific Region; and
stable & peaceful
international
environment
Defense-wide capability
upgraded
Lives protected and
property preserved in
times of war and other
national emergencies
Socio-econo
development an
process suppo
Major Final Outputs
A, B, C, D, E, F
1
Land Force
Capability
A, B, C, D, E, F
2
Air Force
Capability
A, B, C, D, E, F
3
Maritime Force
Capability
A, B, C, D, E, F
B, C, D, E, F
5
4
Management of Strategic Policy
and Defense
Joint OperaResource
tions
Management
C, D, E
A, B, C,
A, B, C, D, E, F
6
Disaster Risk
Management
and Response
7
Quality Small
Arms &
Ammunition
8
National
Security
Education
DND Central
Level Program
DND Central
Level Program
DND Central
Level Program
DND Central
Level Program
National
Security Policy
Advice
Disaster Risk
Management
Manufacture of
ammunition for
small arms
National
Defense
Education
A, B, C,
AFP M
iza
Programs, Activities & Projects
Land Force
Program
Air Force
Program
Maritime Force
Program
Internal
Security
Operations
Internal
Security
Operations
Territorial
Defense
Territorial
Defense
Territorial
Defense
Disaster
Response
Disaster
Response
Disaster
Response
Support to
National
Development
Support to
National
Development
Support to
National
Development
International
Defense &
Security
Engagements
International
Defense &
Security
Engagements
International
Humanitarian
Assistance &
Peacekeeping
Operations
International
Humanitarian
Assistance &
Peacekeeping
Operations
Internal
Security
Operations
International
Defense &
Security
Engagements
International
Humanitarian
Assistance &
Peacekeeping
Operations
Joint Central C2,
Training and
Support Program
Planning,
Command &
Management of
Joint Operations
Military Strategic Planning
National Mili
tary Strategy
Strategic Com
mand & Control
International
Humanitarian
Assistance &
Peacekeeping
Operations
Special Operations
Presidential
Security
Delivering
Frontline
Capability
(Training &
Support)
Strategic Lift &
Mobility
Joint Force
Preparedness
Joint Training
Pre-commission
Officer Training
Tertiary Health
Care
Joint Service
Support
Reserve Force
Development
International
Policy &
Defense
Relations
Disaster
Preparedness
Training
Defense Policy
Coordination
of Disaster
Response
Defense
Transformation Policy
Disaster Relief
Planning and
Adminstration
Munitions
research and
development
Defense
Management
Policy Execution
Defense Acquisition
Strategic Financial Management
Medium-Term
Human Resource Management
Self-Reliant
Defense
Posture
Strategic
Communications
Administration and Support : Pension Adminstration
Civilian Personnel Management
Support to Employees’ Health, Welfare and Housing, etc.
Conduct of
the Master in
National Security
Adminstration
(MNSA)
Course
Conduct of
National Security-Related
Training Programs
National
Defense
Research
National
security related
Defense policy
related
AFP Ca
Upgr
Inves
Prog
Move
Capabil
Projects
Shoot
Capabil
Projects
Commu
Capabil
Projects
See Cap
Projects
Force
Protect
Combat
Support
other P
SECTOR GOAL
Peaceful, Secure, and Stable Internal and External Environment
The security sector seeks to contain and reduce, if not prevent, the emergence of internal and
external security threats to the Philippines, i.e., terrorism, politico-military threats posed by communist
and secessionist insurgency movements and ultra-rightist groups, transnational concerns and threats,
and miscalculations and uncertainties in the Asia-Pacific Region and, ultimately, to improve the
enabling conditions for national development and progress.
ORGANIZATIONAL OUTCOMES
A Country free from insurgency, secessionism, and other serious threats to national
security
The Defense Department has defeated the armed components of the communist and secessionist
insurgency movements and the Rightist Groups and, at the same time, won the war against terrorism.
A Country secured from direct armed aggression or invasion
The Defense Department has prevented and deterred those that directly pose armed threats to the
Philippines and has defeated armed aggression or invasion directed against its territory.
Strengthened security alliance and partnership in the Asia-Pacific Region, and stable and
peaceful international environment
The Defense Department has enhanced the ability to shape its security and defense engagements
with nations that share common interest with the Philippines. It has established partnerships to
enhance defense capabilities and has collectively met challenges to these interests.
As a credible member of the United Nations, the Philippines, through the Defense Department, is
able to assist and participate within its capability in UN-mandated humanitarian assistance,
peackeeping and peace enforcement operations. It is also able to respond within its capability, to
environmental disasters and calamities in the region.
Defense-wide capability upgraded
The Defense Department has sustained a defense reform agenda that has created a stronger, more
capable and responsive defense establishment. It has developed and upgraded the capability of
the AFP to efficiently and effectively address current and emerging security threats and build upon
this capability toward a fully mission-capable Armed Forces. It has likewise enhanced the capability
of the Arsenal to supply the basic requirements of the AFP in terms of basic weapons, ammunition,
and other munitions.
Lives protected and properly preserved in times of war and other national emergencies
The Defense Department has effectively and efficiently responded to man-made and natural disasters,
calamities, and other emergencies. It has maximized the utilization of facilities and resources by
coordinating activities and functions of various government agencies and instrumentalities, private
institutions, and civic organizations to ensure lives are protected and properties are preserved.
Socio-economic development and peace process supported
In coordination with other departments and agencies, the Defense Department has assisted in
maintaining a secure environment for social and economic development. It has supported the
government’s efforts toward the attainment of economic development and social cohesion.
Consistent with it mandate, it has likewise supported the government peace process to promote
national harmony and stability.
MAJOR FINAL OUTPUTS
Drawing from the defense mandate and strategic policy goals, the defense establishment considers
the following mission areas as the imperatives of national defense:
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Internal Security
Territorial Defense
Disaster Risk Management and Response
Support to National Development
International Defense and Security Engagement
Humanitarian Assistance and Peacekeeping Operations
Force-level Central Command and Control (C2), Support and Training
These defense mission areas provide the foundation in determining military missions and tasks as
well as assessing defense capabilities to identify current gaps and major shortfalls and future capability
needs.
In the determination of its Major Final Outputs, the Defense Department has identified the capabilities
required to accomplish its mission through its programs. Its MFOs are:
1. Land Force Capability
The Philippine Army is responsible for the conduct of operations on land. It is tasked with the
organization, training, and equipage of land forces for the prompt and sustained operations on
land, and to prepare such units as may be necessary for the effective prosecution of national
defense plans and programs, and armed forces missions.
2. Air Force Capability
The Philippine Air Force is responsible for the air defense of the Philippines and is tasked with
the organization, training, and equipage of forces for prompt and sustained air operations for
the defense of the Philippines.
3. Maritime Force Capability
The Philippine Navy is responsible fo the naval defense of the Philippines. It is tasked with the
organization, training, and equipage of forces for prompt and sustained naval operations, and
in the preparation of necessary naval units for the effective enforcement of all applicable laws
upon Philippine seas and waters, the prosecution of national defense plans and programs, and
armed forces missions.
Associated Activities or P/A/Ps (for MFOs 1, 2, 3)
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Development/Enhancement of Capabilities for:
Internal Security Operations
Territorial Defense
Disaster Response
Support to National Development
International Defense and Security Engagements
International Humanitarian Assistance and Peacekeeping Operations
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Provision of support activities, through Central C2 Training and Support, across the different
mission areas
4. Management of Joint Operations
The General Headquarters, AFP, is responsible for providing centralized direction and control
to ensure unity and coordination of efforts throughout the AFP. It is tasked with the following:
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Preparation of strategic plans and provision of the strategic direction of the AFP, including
direction of operations of unified or specified commands;
Preparation of integrated plans for military mobilization;
Review of plans and programs of the Major Services and separate units to determine their
adequacy, feasibility, and sustainability for the performance of their respective detailed
plans;
Participation in the preparation of combined plans or military action in conjunction with the
armed forces of other nations;
Preparation and submission to the Secretary of National Defense for his consideration the
preparation of budgets and statements of military requirements based on strategic war
plans, tasks, priority of tasks, force requirements, and general strategic guidance for the
development of the military force; and
Formulation of policies and guidelines on the organization of the Major Services and other
elements of the military estbalishment, the training of military forces, the employment of
forces in the prosecution of tasks required by law, and the employment of forces to assist
government agencies in the implementation of laws and regulations when so directed by
higher authorities.
The AFP also develops its capability to participate in the infrastructure projects of the
Government.
Associated Activities or P/A/Ps:
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Planning, Command and Management of Joint Operations
Military Strategic Planning
National Military Strategy
Strategic Command and Control
International Humanitarian and Peacekeeping Operations
Special Operations
Presidential Security
International Defense and Security Engagements
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Delivering frontline capability (training and support)
Strategic Lift and Mobility
Joint Force Preparedness
Joint Training
Pre-commission Officer Trainng
Tertiary Health Care
Joint Service Support
Reserve Force Development
5. Strategic Policy and Defense Resources Management
The DND Proper or the Office of the Secretary of National Defense is mandated to exercise
supervision and control over the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Government Arsenal, National
Defense College of the Philippines, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, and Office of Civil
Defense.
It is concerned with providing defense strategic policies for the overall direction of the AFP
and its civilian bureaus and agencies. It provides both international policy and defense policy;
international policy, for the strategic direction to bilateral and multilateral defense relations with
our allies and strategic security partners and regimes and organizations; defense policy, which
is a component of national security policy, for the broad guideline on how the defense of the
Philippines shall be effected. Basically resource-oriented, it is concerned primarily with raising,
supporting, and equipping the AFP to enable it to fulfill the defense mission.
MFO 5 is also concerned with ensuring the continued systematic and institutional improvements
in the defense and military establishments.
Associated Activities or P/A/Ps
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Supervision, coordination and direction of:
Internal Security Operations
Territorial Defense
Disaster Response Management
National Development Program
International Defense and Security Engagements
International Humanitarian Assistance and Peacekeeping Operations
Philippine Defense Reform
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Force-Level Central Command and Control
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Self Reliant Defense Posture Program
6. Disaster Risk Management and Response
Consistent with the Philippine Disaster Management and Response (DRM) Framework which
is based on an “all hazards”, all agencies/multi-sectoral,” and “community-base” approach,
the Defense Department, through the Office of Civil Defense, shall continue implementing
disaster risk management (DRM) activities even in the pre-disaster stage, namely, risk
identification and analysis, risk reduction or prevention/mitigation, risk transfer and preparedness;
and response, rehabilitation, and recovery in the post disaster event. The DRM is an on-going
process and aims to reduce vulnerability to hazards across all levels of society.
Associated Activities or P/A/Ps:
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Disaster Risk Management
Disaster preparedness training
Coordination of disaster response (national and regional levels)
Disaster relief planning and administration
7. Quality Small Arms and Ammunition
The Self-Reliant Defense Posture Program (SRDP) of the Defense Department shall be
harnessed, as may be allowed by law, to fully support military capability upgrade. As an
integral part of SRDP, the Government Arsenal shall, within its capability, pursue its ammunition
production upgrade program. Research and development and eventual in-country manufacture
of defense items, like small arms and mortars, through joint venture and/or co-production
arrangement with local and foreign entities, shall be encouraged.
Associated Activities or P/A/Ps:
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Manufacture of ammunition for small arms
Munitions research and development
8. National Security Education
The National Defense College of the Philippines shall continue the training and development of
skills and competencies in the formulation and implementation of national security policies, and
for high command and staff duty of potential national security and defense leaders, civilian
officials of the government, and selected executives from the private sector.
Associated Activities or P/A/Ps:
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National defense education
Conduct of the Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) course
Conduct of national security-related training programs
Exchange visits with foreign defense universities and colleges
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National defense research
National-security policy-related researches
Defense policy-related researches
9. AFP Modernization
The Defense Department shall focus on projects designed to improve, develop and sustain
land, air and maritime forces, and joint command and control.
The central component of the six-year AFP Capability Upgrade Program shall be the “Battalion
Upgrade Program,” wherein the Department is committed to adequately man, equip, and train
12 Army Battalions and 2 Marine Battalions every year for the next six years starting 2006, or
a total of 72 Army Battalions and 12 Marine Battalions in six years.
In adequately equipping each Battalion, the Department shall continue to program for acquisition
mission essential equipment based on standard Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE)
which will replace obsolete equipment still used in the battalions. The acquisition of mission
essential equipment will upgrade the Battalion’s basic capabilities for firepower, mobility,
communication, force protection, and combat life support.
Associated Activities or P/A/Ps:
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Investment strategy and plans
Move capability projects
Shoot capability projects
Communicate capability projects
See capability projects
Troop support
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Major Final Outputs (MFOs)
MFO 1
Land Force Capability
Performance Indicators (PIs)
No. of Army resource management Key Document
Products submitted in accordance with prescribed
standards and timetable
Land Force Program Proposal
Program Objective Memorandum
Functional Area (DOTMPLF) Plans
Program Budget Estimate
Program Budget Execution Evaluation Report
Program Performance Evaluation and Review
Report
No. of Army force elements maintained in
accordance with prescribed standards for the year
Internal Security Operations
Territorial Defense
Disaster Response
Support to National Development
Force Level
Operational Tempo of Land Force Elements
sustained by the Army for the period
Major operations
Minor operations
Special Unit Operations (SUO)
Special Operations Team (SOT) activities
Salaa’m
Civil-Military Operations
Counter organization activities
Security operations
MFO 2
Air Force Capability
No. of Air Force resource management Key
Document Products submitted in accordance with
prescribed standards and timetable
Air Force Program Proposal
Program Objective Memorandum
Functional Area (DOTMPLF) Plans
Program Budget Estimate
Program Budget Execution Evaluation Report
Program Performance Evaluation and Review
Report
Major Final Outputs (MFOs)
Performance Indicators (PIs)
No. of Air Force elements maintained in accordance
with prescribed standards for the year
Internal Security Operations
Territorial Defense
Disaster Response
Support to National Development
Force Level
Operational Tempo of Air Force Elements sustained
by the Air Force for the period
Flying Time (in flying hours)
Km Traveled (in mile)
Ground Combat Operations
Radar Operating Time
Engineering Unit Activities
MFO 3
Maritime Force Capability
No. of Maritime resource management Key
Document Products submitted in accordance with
prescribed standards and timetable
Maritime Force Program Proposal
Program Objective Memorandum
Functional Area (DOTMPLF) Plans
Program Budget Estimate
Program Budget Execution Evaluation Report
Program Performance Evaluation and Review
Report
No. of Maritime elements maintained in accordance
with prescribed standards for the year
Internal Security Operations
Territorial Defense
Support to National Development
Force Level
Operational Tempo of Maritime Force Elements
sustained by the Navy for the period
Major operations
Minor operations
Steaming hours
Flying hours
MFO 4
Management of Joint Operations
No. of Program 4 and AFP capability Key Document
Products submitted in accordance with prescribed
standards and timetable
Major Final Outputs (MFOs)
Performance Indicators (PIs)
Operational Requirements Priority List (OPRL)
Integrated Priority List (IPL)
Program Proposal
Program Objective Memorandum (POM)
Functional Area (DOTMPLF) Joint Plans
Program Budget Estimate
Program Budget Execution Evaluation Report
Program Performance Evaluation and Review
Report
Chief of Staff (CSAFP) Program
Recommendation
Chief of Staff (CSAFP) Program Assessment’
No. of Operational Targets met by Unified
Commands for the Year
Internal Security Operations conducted by
Unified Commands
CPP-NPA affected barangays
CPP-NPA Guerilla Fronts
Secessionist Movement (MILF, MBG)
Terrorist Groups (ASG, JI, KFRG)
Operational Tempo of Unified Commands
Army Operations
Major operations
Minor operations
Special Unit Operations (SUO)
Special Operations Team (SOT) activities
Salaa’m
Civil-Military Operations activities
Counter organization
Security Operations
Air Force Operations
Flying hours
Ground combat operations
Radar Operating Time
Maritime Operations
Major operations
Minor operations
Steaming hours
No. of International Defense and Security
Engagements and HA/PKO conducted for the year:
Major Final Outputs (MFOs)
Performance Indicators (PIs)
International Defense and Security
Engagements
Bilateral Field Training Exercises
Joint Training Exercises
Table Top Exercises
Humanitarian Assistance and Peacekeeping
Operations (HA/PKO)
PKO missions
Military Observer Mission
Establishment of HA/PKO Training Center
Capability Training and Support Activities conducted:
Pre-Commission Training
Pre-commission training for the PMA Cadet
in accordance with prescribed standards for
the period
Military to civilian instructor ratio
Instructor to cadet ratio
Faculty (military and civilian) with relevant
Graduate and Post-graduate degrees
Reserve Force Development Activities for the
year
AFP Mobilization Exercise
Reserve Force Development
Army Units
ARESCOM Hqs
RCDG Hqs
9 ID (RR) Hq
Infantry Battalions (RR)
Air Force Units
Air Reserve Command
Air Reserve Centers
Maritime (Navy) Units
Tertiary Health Care:
In-patient days
Outpatient care/consultations
Cost per in-patient day
Cost per outpatient case
Major Final Outputs (MFOs)
MFO 5
Strategic Policy and Defense Resource
Management
Performance Indicators (PIs)
No. of Strategic Policy Key Document Products
prepared in accordance with prescribed standards
and timetable
Long-Term Capability Planning System
(LTCaPS) Calendar of Activities and
Synchronization Matrix
Green (Discussion) Paper
Defense Strategic Policy Framework
Long Term Capability Development Framework
Defense White paper
No. of defense resource management Key
Document Products prepared in accordance with
prescribed standards and timetable
Medium Term Capability Planning System
(MTCaPS) Annual Calendar of Activities
Operational Net Assessments
International Defense Engagement Plans
(IDEP)
Defense Planning Guidance (DPG)
Program Preparation Instructions (PPI)
Program Decision Memorandum (PDM)
Future Years Defense Program (FYDP)
Budget Estimate Submission Guidance (BESG)
Annual Budget
Strategic Communications Plan
Program Budget Execution Evaluation Report
Program Performance Evaluation and Review
Report
No. of Program 5 (DND-level Central
Administration and Support) Key Document
Products prepared in accordance with prescribed
standards and timetable
Program Proposals
Program Objective Memorandum (POM)
Program Budget Estimate
Program Budget Execution Evaluation Report
Program Performance Evaluation and Review
Report
DND-wide Human Resource Development
Plan for Civilian Personnel
Career Development Plan for Civilian Personnel
in the DND Proper
Major Final Outputs (MFOs)
MFO 6
Disaster Risk Management and Response
Performance Indicators (PIs)
Disaster-related plans completed in accordance
with prescribed standards and timetable:
Mitigation plans completed
Disaster relief plans completed
Disaster preparedness training conducted in
accordance with prescribed standards and timetable
Government Organizations
Regional (RDCC)
Provincial (PDCC)
Municipal (MDCC)
Barangay (BDCC)
PO’s, NGO’s, and other Volunteer Groups
Disaster response coordinated as required
Government Organizations
Regional (RDCC)
Provincial (PDCC)
Municipal (MDCC)
Barangay (BDCC)
Other government agencies
PO’s, NGO’s, and other Volunteer Groups
MFO 7
Quality Small Arms and Ammunition
MFO 8
National Security Education
Operational Targets achieved in accordance with
prescribed standards and timetable
Manufacturing cost of small arms
Munitions research and development conducted
National Defense Education conducted
No. of MNSA courses held/conducted
Percentage of AFP Officers enrolled to take
MNSA
Percentage of DND civilians SG-24 and higher
enrolled to take MNSA
Cost per MNSA student reduced
National Defense Research conducted’
No. of programmed security and defense related
courses conducted
No. of DND-AFP personnel who attended
security-and defense-related training courses
No. of non-DND-AFP personnel who attended
security-and defense-related training courses
Percentage of DND-AFP personnel who
attended security and defense related training
courses
Major Final Outputs (MFOs)
Performance Indicators (PIs)
Percentage of programmed research projects
directly requested by DND and the AFP
Percentage of research projects favorably
accepted and/or adopted by the DND-AFP’
MFO 9
AFP Modernization
AFP Capability Upgrade and Investment Plan for
the period
Move Capability Projects
Riverine
Air Lift Rotary Wing
Shoot Capability Projects
Grenade Launchers
Attack Helicopter
Communicate Capability Projects
Multi-band Man-pack Radio
Hand Held Radio
Repeater
See Capability Projects
Ground Systems
Air Systems
Force Protection, Combat Life Support &
Other Projects
EOD Suit
FY 2007 OPIF-Based Budget
FY 2007 Budget by Major Final Output
Particulars
MFO 1
Land Force Capability
MFO 2
Air Force Capability
MFO 3
Maritime Force Capability
MFO 4
Management of Joint Operations
MFO 5
Strategic Policy and Defense
Management
MFO 6
Disaster Risk Management Response
MFO 7
Quality Small Arms and Ammunition
MFO 8
National Security Education
MFO 9
AFP Modernization
TOTAL
PS
MOOE
CO
Total
21,943,977,000
3,594,197,000
94,103,000 25,632,277,000
4,915,381,000
3,057,991,000
28,213,000
8,001,585,000
6,162,464,000
2,951,353,000
88,505,000
9,202,322,000
2,136,577,000
2,376,403,000
155,643,000
4,668,623,000
88,714,000
490,000,000
3,354,000
582,068,000
63,143,000
25,174,000
10,000
88,327,000
152,754,000
132,440,000
2,337,000
287,531,000
23,545,000
20,050,000
1,253,000
44,848,000
35,486,555,000
12,647,608,000
5,000,000,000 5,000,000,000
5,373,418,000 53,507,581,000
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