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Executive Orders

Creating the General Military Council

Executive Order No. 509

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 509 September 30, 1978

CREATING THE GENERAL MILITARY COUNCIL

WHEREAS, the maintenance of peace and order and the safeguarding of our national security depend on an intelligent and periodic review and assessment of the military situation of the country;

WHEREAS, this could be enhanced by the collective and timely data and advice which could be provided by key military officers and officials concerned with these matters;

WHEREAS, it is imperative that the President be informed and advised on military matters from time to time so that needed policies could be formulated and implemented and that necessary measures could be taken to promote peace and order and protect our national security; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to create a council for the purpose.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby create the General Military Council to be composed of the following:

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Summary of Executive Order No. 509

Creation of the General Military Council
- The General Military Council is created, composed of the following members:
  - The President of the Philippines (Chairman)
  - The Minister of National Defense
  - The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines
  - The Vice Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines
  - The Commanding General, Philippine Army
  - The Chief, Philippine Constabulary
  - The Commanding General, Philippine Air Force
  - The Flag Officer in Command, Philippine Navy
  - The Director General, NISA
  - The Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (J-1)
  - The Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (J-2)
  - The Deputy Chief of Staff for Operation (J-3)
  - The Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistic (J-4)
  - The Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans (J-5)
  - The Deputy Chief of Staff for Comptrollership (J-6)
  - The Deputy Chief of Staff for Home (J-7)
  - The Adjutant General
  - The Judge Advocate General
  - The Surgeon General
  - The Chief, Dental Service
  - The Chief, Nurse Corps
  - The Chief of Engineers
  - The Provost Marshall
  - The Chief of Chaplains
  - The Chief of Communication Electronics

Additional Members at the President's Discretion
- The President may include additional members such as field commanders, provincial commanders, task force commanders, regional commanders, or officers from the military, defense establishments, or civil government at his discretion. (Section 1)

Functions of the General Military Council
- The Council shall review the problems and status of national security and other related military matters from time to time. (Section 2)
- The Council shall submit its findings and recommendations to the President. (Section 2)

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