AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ROTATION OF RESERVE OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES IN THE ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE.

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Summary of Republic Act No. 2334

Rotation of Reserve Officers in Active Military Service
- Section 1: Reserve officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines shall be rotated in active military service for the purpose of having trained and qualified reserve officers available in case of emergency.
- Section 2: Limitations on extended tours of active duty for reserve officers:
    - No reserve officer shall be called for extended active duty exceeding a total of two years within any period of five consecutive years.
    - Reserve officers on active duty for more than two years as of the law's approval shall be reverted to inactive status within three years.
    - Calls for extended active duty shall be proportional to each major service's officer requirements and reserve force build-up program.
    - Priority for selection shall follow the age grouping order defined in Section 52 of the National Defense Act.
- Section 3: Exemptions from the limitations in Section 2:
    - Reserve officers covered by Republic Act No. 1382.
    - Reserve officers with indispensable technical qualifications, skills, and competence, as determined by a Board of Officers.
- Section 4: Gratuity for reserve officers reverted to inactive duty after 5-20 years of active commissioned service:
    - One month's authorized base and longevity pay in the permanent rank held, multiplied by years of active commissioned service.
    - Conditions and provisions for reimbursement, reemployment, and retirement gratuity deduction.
- Section 5: Priority in civilian employment for reverted reserve officers in government service or government-owned/controlled corporations, on par with veterans.
- Section 6: Authorization for the Secretary of National Defense to use savings in Armed Forces appropriations to implement the law in the first year.
- Section 7: Effectivity upon approval (June 19, 1959).