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

D. AFP Disaster Response Task Force

E. Civil-Military Coordination in All Phases of Disaster Management

F. Issues, Challenges and Lessons Learned

PHILIPPINES

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 destructiveRP is in the Pacific Ring of Fire marked by volcanoes & faults

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.

1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

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

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

Preventing needless suffering

Protecting property

Minimizing damages during disasters and calamities

The 3 Major Services organize Task Groups on:

Engineering Units

Medical and Dental Teams

Communication Elements

Transportation Elements

Security Elements

Civil-Military Coordination in Disaster Management

NDCCSecretary of National DefenseAFPPNRCPIADILGDBMDPWHDOJDOTCDOHDSWDDADep EdDOLEDTIDENRDOFNational Disaster Coordinating Council

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.

NDCCRDCCPDCCMDCCBDCC- national- regional- province- municipality- Barangay (village)

AFP Disaster Response Task Force (AFPDRTF)Philippine ArmyDisaster Relief Task Group (PADRTG)Philippine Air ForceDisaster Relief Task Group (PAFDRTG)Philippine NavyDisaster Relief Task Group (PNDRTG)AFPWSSUsDRTGsUnified CommandsDRTGs

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.

BDCCC/MDCCPDCCPA TASK GROUP(VICE COMDR, PA)TF COMDR(VCSAFP)ENGR BDEsTASK GROUPGHQ & HSCTASK GROUPHEALTH SVCsCOORD CENTERSCOMMELTASK GROUPPAF TASK GRP(VICE COMDR, PAF)PN TASK GRP(VICE COMDR, PN)DEP TF COMDR(J3)RDCCPLANS & OPNSSECTION(C, AFPCC/AJ3)

DISASTER MONITORING EVALUATION ANDPUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION(AJ7)ADMINISTRATIVE AND RESOURCE SERVICES SECTION(AJ4)CEISSAFPTSGSPL

STAFFTCENCRC DRTGNOLCOM DRTGSOLCOM DRTGCENTCOM DRTGWESCOM DRTGEASTMINCOM DRTGWESTMINCOM DRTG

CIVIL MILITARY COORDINATION IN ALL PHASES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENTPre Disaster Phase

a.Planning

b.Drills

Public Information Drive

Stockpiling

Organizing

Training

Warning

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

CIVIL MILITARY COORDINATION IN ALL PHASES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT (continuation)III.Post Emergency

a.Cross Checking

b.Rehabilitation Requirements

Responsibility of Emergency Labor Supply

ISSUES, CHALLENGES, AND LESSONS LEARNED IN CIVIL-MILITARY COORDINATION

Despite some limitations, civil-military coordination in the Philippines has proven effective.

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.

Thank you

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