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ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP) DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP) DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE. AFP RESPONSE IN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER RELIEF. SCOPE OF PRESENTATION Introduction Role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Civil Military Coordination in Disaster Management

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ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP) DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE

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  1. ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP) DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AFP RESPONSE IN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER RELIEF

  2. SCOPE OF PRESENTATION • Introduction • Role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) • Civil Military Coordination in Disaster Management • D. AFP Disaster Response Task Force • E. Civil-Military Coordination in All Phases of Disaster • Management • F. Issues, Challenges and Lessons Learned

  3. PHILIPPINES

  4. The Philippines is located along the typhoon belt in the Pacific making it vulnerable to typhoons Average of 20 typhoons a year and seven (7) are destructive RP is in the Pacific Ring of Fire marked by volcanoes & faults

  5. 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION “The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is the protector of the people and the state. Its goal is to secure the sovereignty of the state and the integrity of the national territory.”

  6. AFP role as PROTECTOR OF THE PEOPLE best exemplified in times of major disasters

  7. AFP along with civilian government agencies undertakes the following: Saving lives

  8. Preventing needless suffering

  9. Protecting property

  10. Minimizing damages during disasters and calamities

  11. The 3 Major Services organize Task Groups on: • Engineering Units • Medical and Dental Teams • Communication Elements • Transportation Elements • Security Elements

  12. Civil-Military Coordination in Disaster Management

  13. National Disaster Coordinating Council NDCC Secretary of National Defense AFP PNRC DILG PIA DBM DPWH Dep Ed DOJ DOTC DOH DSWD DA DOLE DOF DTI DENR

  14. NATIONAL DISASTER COORDINATING COUNCIL (NDCC) Section 2 of Presidential Decree 1566 established the NDCC which is the highest governmental body responsible for advising the President of the Philippines on the status of disaster preparedness and disaster relief and rehabilitation efforts at the national level. NDCC - national RDCC - regional PDCC - province MDCC - municipality BDCC - Barangay (village)

  15. AFP Disaster Response Task Force (AFPDRTF) Philippine Army Disaster Relief Task Group (PADRTG) Philippine Navy Disaster Relief Task Group (PNDRTG) Philippine Air Force Disaster Relief Task Group (PAFDRTG) AFPWSSUs DRTGs Unified Commands DRTGs

  16. AFP DISASTER RESPONSE & RELIEF TASK FORCE (AFPRTDF) • Establish communication linkages for purposes of conducting disaster-relief operations; • Organize or create disaster-reaction units in all military camps/bases, ready for deployment during disasters; • Provide medical assistance to disaster-affected victims; • Provide land, air, or sea transport facilities for the rapid delivery of relief supplies and personnel, and for necessary evacuation of disaster victims; • Assist the Philippine National Police in providing security coverage in disaster-stricken areas; and, • Assist in the reconstruction of national and local roads and/or bridges and other public facilities needed for the delivery of basic needs to disaster-stricken areas.

  17. AFPDRTF OTHER GOVT AGENCIES NDCC OCD NGOS TF COMDR (VCSAFP) TF COMDR (VCSAFP) DEP TF COMDR (J3) DEP TF COMDR (J3) PLANS & OPNS SECTION (C, AFPCC/AJ3) PLANS & OPNS SECTION (C, AFPCC/AJ3) ADMINISTRATIVE AND RESOURCE SERVICES SECTION (AJ4) ADMINISTRATIVE AND RESOURCE SERVICES SECTION (AJ4) DISASTER MONITORING EVALUATION AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION (AJ7) DISASTER MONITORING EVALUATION AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION (AJ7) S P L S T A F F S P L S T A F F TCE TCE TSG TSG PA TASK GROUP (VICE COMDR, PA) PAF TASK GRP (VICE COMDR, PAF) PN TASK GRP (VICE COMDR, PN) PAF TASK GRP (VICE COMDR, PAF) PA TASK GROUP (VICE COMDR, PA) PN TASK GRP (VICE COMDR, PN) CEISSAFP CEISSAFP ENGR BDEs TASK GROUP GHQ & HSC TASK GROUP ENGR BDEs TASK GROUP HEALTH SVCs COORD CENTERS COMMEL TASK GROUP GHQ & HSC TASK GROUP HEALTH SVCs COORD CENTERS COMMEL TASK GROUP RDCC PDCC NCRC DRTG EASTMINCOM DRTG WESTMINCOM DRTG NOLCOM DRTG SOLCOM DRTG SOLCOM DRTG CENTCOM DRTG WESCOM DRTG EASTMINCOM DRTG CENTCOM DRTG WESCOM DRTG WESTMINCOM DRTG NCRC DRTG NOLCOM DRTG C/MDCC BDCC

  18. CIVIL MILITARY COORDINATION IN ALL PHASES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT • Pre Disaster Phase • a. Planning • b. Drills • Public Information Drive • Stockpiling • Organizing • Training • Warning

  19. CIVIL MILITARY COORDINATION IN ALL PHASES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT (continuation) • Emergency Phase • a. Rescue and Engineering • b. Evacuation • First Aid and Medical services • Disaster Relief Services • Police Auxiliary Services • Auxiliary Fire Service • Emergency Transportation Service • Damage Assessment

  20. CIVIL MILITARY COORDINATION IN ALL PHASES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT (continuation) • III. Post Emergency • a. Cross Checking • b. Rehabilitation Requirements • Responsibility of Emergency Labor Supply

  21. ISSUES, CHALLENGES, AND LESSONS LEARNED IN CIVIL-MILITARY COORDINATION • Continuous capability-building is as pre-requisite of effective disaster management, particularly effective disaster response. • The AFP likewise has limited standby funds for quick response. • Limitations prevent the AFP from engaging in prolonged disaster relief and response operations. • Interoperability between the military and civilian institutions is essential for effective and timely response. • Despite some limitations, civil-military coordination in the Philippines has proven effective.

  22. Thank you…

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