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    The Philippine Army traces its origins to pre-colonial times when clans and tribes formed armed groups for defense and warfare. It was formally established on December 21, 1935 with the passage of the National Defense Act, which organized the Armed Forces of the Philippines and set forth the army's structure, enlistment procedures, and mobilization. Today, the Philippine Army is the main branch of the AFP responsible for land combat and operations, consisting of 11 infantry divisions, 1 armor division, and other combat and support units stationed throughout the Philippines.

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    The Philippine Army traces its origins to pre-colonial times when clans and tribes formed armed groups for defense and warfare. It was formally established on December 21, 1935 with the passage of the National Defense Act, which organized the Armed Forces of the Philippines and set forth the army's structure, enlistment procedures, and mobilization. Today, the Philippine Army is the main branch of the AFP responsible for land combat and operations, consisting of 11 infantry divisions, 1 armor division, and other combat and support units stationed throughout the Philippines.

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    The Philippine Army traces its origins to pre-colonial times when clans and tribes formed armed groups for defense and warfare. It was formally established on December 21, 1935 with the passage of the National Defense Act, which organized the Armed Forces of the Philippines and set forth the army's structure, enlistment procedures, and mobilization. Today, the Philippine Army is the main branch of the AFP responsible for land combat and operations, consisting of 11 infantry divisions, 1 armor division, and other combat and support units stationed throughout the Philippines.

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    PHILIPPINE ARMY

    The beginnings of the Filipino land forces date back before the Spanish
    and American colonial period. In that time, clans and barangays from
    different regions form their own armed groups primarily composed of
    hunters and land fighters. They served as defenders of the tribes or as
    warriors sent on strike missions against other barangays. On occasions,
    some clan forces would form alliances to attack more powerful
    opponents. Conventional weaponry during the pre‐colonial era includes
    Kris and Kampilan, Blowguns, and Lantaka. War-fare instruments of the
    Filipino forces continued to develop over time.

    The Philippine Army (Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas) Army of the


    Ground of the Philippines is the main, oldest and largest branch of the
    Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), responsible for ground warfare.
    The service branch was established on December 21, 1935 as the
    Philippine Commonwealth Army. The Philippine Army has engaged in
    many conflicts including the ongoing Communist rebellion in the
    Philippines, the Moro conflict and, alongside other national military
    forces, in conflicts of international scope.

    Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas is the principal and oldest branch of the


    Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) located at Fort Andres
    Bonifacio, Taguig City Metro Manila. With 11 divisions and special
    units scattered in the islands of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao; the PA
    is responsible for defending the country through land combat and
    operations.
    For 122 years, the Philippine Army served as the protector of the
    Filipinos and a key player of nation building. Today, the Philippine
    Army continues to innovate its forces and victor against all battles and
    threats to serve the people and secure the land.

    The Philippine Army consists of 11 infantry divisions, 1 armor division,


    1 combined arms brigade, 1 artillery regiment, 5 engineering brigades, 1
    aviation regiment, and 7 combat support units which are spread
    throughout the Philippine Archipelago.

    Commonwealth Period (1935–1946)


    The Philippine Army of today was initially organized under the National
    Defense Act of 1935 (Commonwealth Act No. 1) that formally created
    the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The act specified that insofar as
    may be practicable, original appointments by the President in grades
    above third lieutenant should be made from among former holders of
    reserve commissions in the United States Army, from among former
    officers of the Philippine Scouts and Constabulary.

    After the establishment of the Philippine Commonwealth on November


    15, 1935, President Manuel L. Quezon sought the services of General of
    the Army Douglas MacArthur (also Philippine Army Field Marshal) to
    evolve a national defense plan. The official rebirth of the Philippine
    Army occurred with the passage of Commonwealth Act No. 1, approved
    on December 21, 1935, which effected the organization of a Council of
    National Defense and of the Army of the Philippines. The act set forth
    the organizational structure of the army in some detail, set forth
    enlistment procedures, and established mobilization procedures.[13]
    With this act, the AFP was officially established.

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