Philippine Army

The Philippine Army (PA) (Filipino: Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas) is the main, oldest and largest branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), responsible for ground warfare and as of 2021 had an estimated strength of 143,100 soldiers backed by 131,000 ready reserves. The service branch was established on December 21, 1935, as the Philippine Commonwealth Army. The Philippine Army has engaged in many conflicts including the ongoing Communist rebellion in the Philippines, the Moro conflict and, alongside other national military forces, in conflicts of international scope.

This article is about the Philippine Army of today. For the revolutionary force that existed from March 1897 to November 1899, see Philippine Revolutionary Army.
Philippine Army
Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas
FoundedDecember 21, 1935 (1935-12-21)
Country Philippines
TypeArmy
RoleGround Warfare
Size
  • 101,250 active personnel
  • 100,000 ready reserves
Part of Armed Forces of the Philippines
Garrison/HQFort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines
Motto(s)"Serving the People, Securing the Land"
Colors Army Green 
Mascot(s)Musang (civet)
AnniversariesMarch 22, Army Day
Engagements
List
Websitewww.army.mil.ph/home/
Commanders
Commander-in-Chief President Bongbong Marcos
Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines GEN Romeo S. Brawner Jr. PA
Commanding General of the Philippine Army LTGEN Roy Galido, PA
Vice Commander of the Philippine ArmyMGEN Leodevic B. Guinid, PA
Chief of Staff of the Philippine ArmyMGEN Potenciano C. Camba, PA
Army Sergeant MajorCMSgt Rogelio P. Caacbay, PA
Insignia
Flag

The Commanding General of the Philippine Army is its professional and overall head. Its main headquarters (Headquarters Philippine Army or HPA) is located at Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City.

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