1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

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

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

18. 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

19. 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

20. ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
VETERINARY CORPS
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
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