ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP) DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AFP RESPONSE IN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER RELIEF

SCOPE OF PRESENTATION A. Introduction B. Role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) C. 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 destructive RP 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: a.Engineering Units b.Medical and Dental Teams c.Communication Elements d.Transportation Elements e.Security Elements

Civil-Military Coordination in Disaster Management

NDCC Secretary of National Defense AFP PNRC PIA DILG DBM DPWH DOJDOTCDOHDSWDDA Dep Ed DOLE DTIDENRDOF National 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. NDCC RDCC PDCC MDCC BDCC - national - regional - province - municipality - Barangay (village)

AFP Disaster Response Task Force (AFPDRTF) Philippine Army Disaster Relief Task Group (PADRTG) Philippine Air Force Disaster Relief Task Group (PAFDRTG) Philippine Navy Disaster Relief Task Group (PNDRTG) AFPWSSUs DRTGs Unified Commands DRTGs

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.

BDCC C/MDCC PDCC PA TASK GROUP (VICE COMDR, PA) TF COMDR (VCSAFP) ENGR BDEs TASK GROUP GHQ & HSC TASK GROUP HEALTH SVCs COORD CENTERS COMMEL TASK GROUP PAF TASK GRP (VICE COMDR, PAF) PN TASK GRP (VICE COMDR, PN) DEP TF COMDR (J3) RDCC PLANS & OPNS SECTION (C, AFPCC/AJ3) DISASTER MONITORING EVALUATION AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION (AJ7) ADMINISTRATIVE AND RESOURCE SERVICES SECTION (AJ4) CEISSAFP TSG SPLSTAFF TCE NCRC DRTG NOLCOM DRTG SOLCOM DRTG CENTCOM DRTG WESCOM DRTG EASTMINCOM DRTG WESTMINCOM DRTG

CIVIL MILITARY COORDINATION IN ALL PHASES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT I.Pre Disaster Phase a.Planning b.Drills c.Public Information Drive d.Stockpiling e.Organizing f.Training g.Warning

CIVIL MILITARY COORDINATION IN ALL PHASES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT (continuation) II.Emergency Phase a.Rescue and Engineering b.Evacuation c.First Aid and Medical services d.Disaster Relief Services e.Police Auxiliary Services f.Auxiliary Fire Service g.Emergency Transportation Service h.Damage Assessment

CIVIL MILITARY COORDINATION IN ALL PHASES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT (continuation) III.Post Emergency a.Cross Checking b.Rehabilitation Requirements c.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.

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