COL ROLANDO C RIVERA VC (GSC) Veterinary Corps Support to the ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES Presented by: COL ROLANDO C RIVERA VC (GSC) The Chief Veterinary Corps Asia-Pacific Military Health Exchange 14-18 September 2015 Da Nang, Vietnam U N C L A S S I F I E D

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES SCOPE OF PRESENTATION PURPOSE: To provide an overview of the Veterinary Corps support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Background Organization Vision & Mission Structure & Distribution Functions Initiatives Way Ahead AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

Section 25(g) Commonwealth Act Nr 1 of 1935 VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES BACKGROUND Section 25(g) Commonwealth Act Nr 1 of 1935 “The Medical Service shall consist of the Medical Corps, the Dental Corps, the Veterinary Corps, the Medical Administrative Corps, the Female Nurses and such other Corps as may be created by the President. It shall be charged with all matters pertaining to the physical examination, health and sanitation of personnel and animals of the Army.” AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES ORGANIZATION MISSION To provide comprehensive Veterinary Service support essential for the AFP’s force health protection and promotion of the health of military community and to preserve the physical fitness of AFP-owned animals. AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

Vision 2028 A relevant and credible Corps composed of highly committed and motivated Veterinary Professionals that shall be able to provide all the Veterinary Service requirements of the AFP 2022 2016 2013 Geared to pursue the AFPTR 2010 AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism ORGANIZATION CSAFP TDCS J1 Technical & Administrative Services Nurse Corps Dental Svc Medical Svc (The Surgeon General) Chaplain Svc Corps of Professors Judge Advocate General Svc Medical Corps Veterinary Corps Med Admin Corps Source: AFP Manual 1-06 dtd 2015 AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

Distribution of VC Officers VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES ORGANIZATION Distribution of VC Officers Army Air Force Navy GHQ/HSC and AFPWSSUs West Philippine Sea AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES ORGANIZATION Functions 1. Health protection and preservation of the physical efficiency of AFP-owned animals (e.g. Military Working Dogs); AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES ORGANIZATION Functions 2. Prevention, detection, proper handling, and surveillance of zoonotic diseases; AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES ORGANIZATION Functions 3. Establish and implement a system that will ensure safe food and water for the troops; AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES ORGANIZATION Functions 4. Implement environmental health and sanitation programs; Misting Putting up of CDC trap AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES ORGANIZATION Functions 5. Participate in Veterinary Civic Action Programs (VETCAPs); AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES ORGANIZATION Functions 6. Conduct damage assessment, prevent zoonotic diseases, ensure food & water safety, and provide health care for affected animals during disasters; AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES ORGANIZATION Functions 6. Conducts research and surveys on zoonotic diseases, perform veterinary diagnostics and procedures. AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES ORGANIZATION Other Functions Participate in Joint or Combined military exercises; Support peacekeeping missions; Provide technical expertise in the AFP livelihood program AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES The challenge… AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

Fostering and Strengthening Linkages VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES INITIATIVES Fostering and Strengthening Linkages AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES INITIATIVES Building Capacities Education & Training Subject Matter Expert Exchange Animal Rescue Training AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES VETERINARY CORPS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES WAY AHEAD 2028 Research Peacekeeping Mission Acquisition of Equipment Institutionalized Educ & Trng Program Responsive Force Structure Animal Rescue Training AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism

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