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Asia-Pacific Military Health Exchange14-18 September 2015
Da Nang, Vietnam
COL ROLANDO C RIVERA VC (GSC)The Chief Veterinary Corps
Presented by:
U N C L A S S I F I E D
to the
• Background• Organization
• Vision & Mission• Structure & Distribution• Functions
• Initiatives• Way Ahead
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SCOPE OF PRESENTATIONPURPOSE: To provide an overview of the Veterinary Corps support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines
AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism
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.”
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
MISSION
ORGANIZATION
Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride
Army Core Purpose: Serving the people, securing the land
Geared to pursue
the AFPTR
2010
2013
Vision 2028
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2016
2022
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
NurseCorps
DentalSvc
Judge AdvocateGeneral Svc
Medical Corps
Corps of Professors
Medical Svc(The Surgeon General)
Veterinary Corps
ChaplainSvc
J1
ORGANIZATION
Med Admin Corps
TDCS
CSAFP
Source: AFP Manual 1-06 dtd 2015
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Technical & Administrative Services
ORGANIZATION
Army
Air Force
Navy
GHQ/HSC and
AFPWSSUs
Distribution of VC Officers
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West Philippine Sea
1. Health protection and preservation of the physical efficiency of AFP-owned animals (e.g. Military Working Dogs);
AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism
ORGANIZATION
Functions
2. Prevention, detection, proper handling, and surveillance of zoonotic diseases;
AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism
ORGANIZATION
Functions
3. Establish and implement a system that will ensure safe food and water for the troops;
AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism
ORGANIZATION
Functions
4. Implement environmental health and sanitation programs;
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ORGANIZATION
Functions
Putting up of CDC trap
Misting
5. Participate in Veterinary Civic Action Programs (VETCAPs);
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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
ORGANIZATION
Functions
6. Conducts research and surveys on zoonotic diseases, perform veterinary diagnostics and procedures.
AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism
ORGANIZATION
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
ORGANIZATION
Other Functions
AFP Core Values: Honor, Service, Patriotism
The challenge…
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INITIATIVES
Fostering and Strengthening Linkages
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INITIATIVES
Building Capacities
Animal Rescue TrainingSubject Matter Expert
Exchange
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WAY AHEAD
Animal Rescue Training
Acquisition of Equipment
Institutionalized Educ & Trng Program
Responsive Force Structure
Peacekeeping Mission
Research
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