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

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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.

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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);

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ORGANIZATION

Functions

2. Prevention, detection, proper handling, and surveillance of zoonotic diseases;

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ORGANIZATION

Functions

3. Establish and implement a system that will ensure safe food and water for the troops;

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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;

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ORGANIZATION

Functions

6. Conducts research and surveys on zoonotic diseases, perform veterinary diagnostics and procedures.

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ORGANIZATION

Functions

• Participate in Joint or Combined military exercises;

• Support peacekeeping missions;

• Provide technical expertise in the AFP livelihood program

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ORGANIZATION

Other Functions

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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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