Amendments to Sections Thirty-Nine and Forty of the National Defense Act
Commonwealth Act No. 69, approved on October 23, 1936, amends Sections 39 and 40 of the National Defense Act. It empowers the President to appoint reserve officers based on recommendations from the Chief of Staff, allowing for the requirement of training as probationary third lieutenants prior to appointment. Additionally, it specifies that appointments above the rank of third lieutenant should ideally be filled by individuals with prior Reserve Commissions from the U.S. Army, former Philippine Scouts, Constabulary officers, or those with notable skills who have undergone probationary training. The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Commonwealth Act No. 69
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Commonwealth Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 23, 1936
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 69
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS THIRTY-NINE AND FORTY OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT
SECTION 1. Sections thirty-nine and forty of the National Defense Act are hereby amended to read as follows: cSHIaA
"SEC. 39. The President shall appoint and commission, upon the recommendation of the Chief of Staff, such reserve officers as shall in his opinion be needed. If deemed necessary, candidates may be required to undergo training as probationary third lieutenants before being appointed and commissioned in the reserves."
"SEC. 40. In so far as may be practicable, original appointments by the President in grades above third lieutenant shall be made from among those holding Reserve Commissions in the United States Army, from among former officers of the Philippine Scouts and Constabulary, from among former officers of the National Guard and from among those probationary third lieutenants who possess exceptional ability or special training and skill."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved, October 23, 1936.
Cite This Law
Amendments to Sections Thirty-Nine and Forty of the National Defense Act, Commonwealth Act No. 69, Oct 23, 1936 (Philippines)
Amendments to Sections Thirty-Nine and Forty of the National Defense Act, Commonwealth Act No. 69 (Phil. 1936)
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