Revisiting the Armed Forces of the Philippines Regulations Guidelines 111-442 (AFPRG 111-442) Towards the Development of a Strategic Policy Framework on Philippine Military History

Abstract

The study aimed to revisit the Armed Forces of the Philippines Regulations Guidelines 111-442 (AFPR G 111-442) towards developing a strategic policy framework on Philippine Military History.

The regulation was promulgated in 1973 to set forth the general responsibilities, policies, and procedures for preparing and using military history and the specific objectives, policies, and responsibilities for the planning and conduct of the AFP Historical Program and Command Historical Programs. (AFPR G 111-442, 1973, 1)

The research focused on the documentary analysis of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Regulation Guidelines 111-442 (AFPR G 111-442), using qualitative research data analysis. In scrutinizing the document, the researcher correlated its mandates with current military history programs and policies of the AFP.

The study looked into how the regulation was implemented. Heads and staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and its major service history offices were engaged in a focus group discussion/structured interview for data gathering. The discussions and data analysis results suggest revising AFPR G 111-442 and adapting its general provisions, objectives, and constructs to the organization's current needs.

Based on the findings and conclusions of the study, the researcher recommended the adoption of a Proposed Strategic Policy Framework on Philippine Military History in the next five years, with immediate action to revise the Armed Forces of the Philippines Regulation Guidelines 111-442. Other recommendations included in the proposed strategic policy framework are the reactivation of the AFP Historical Center and its redesignation as the AFP Military History Center, the development of an AFP Military History Doctrine, and the establishment of an AFP Military History Management Information System.