Security From Reversion Act
Republic Act No. 6441, also known as the "Security From Reversion Act," was enacted on June 16, 1972, to protect reserve officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from being reverted to inactive status. This protection applies to those who have served or will serve in foreign campaigns or operations in line with treaty obligations and international commitments. Officers can only be reverted upon their own request or for cause, as determined by military courts or administrative bodies. Furthermore, specific provisions ensure that service duration is safeguarded in cases of injury or illness incurred during duty. The Act took effect immediately upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 6441
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 16, 1972
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6441
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR SECURITY FROM REVERSION TO INACTIVE STATUS OF RESERVE OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES WHO HAVE SERVED OR WILL HEREAFTER SERVE IN ANY CAMPAIGN OR OPERATION IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY IN COMPLIANCE WITH OUR TREATY OBLIGATIONS OR INTERNATIONAL COMMITMENTS
SECTION 1. Title of this Act. — This Act shall be known as the "Security From Reversion Act".
SECTION 2. Reserve officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the active service who served or will henceforth serve in any campaign or operation in a foreign country in compliance with law shall be secured from reversion to inactive status, except upon their own request or for cause as may be adjudged by a court martial or by appropriate administrative bodies existing by provision of law in the Armed Forces of the Philippines: Provided, That in the case of the Philcag and Philcon volunteers the period shall not be less than six months: Provided, further, That should an officer be wounded in action or contracts any disease or ailment that requires his recall to the Philippines, the period shall continue to be counted until he shall have been pronounced cured: And Provided, finally, That such services were rendered honorably.
SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval. acd
Approved: June 16, 1972
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 68, No. 42, p. 8162-I on October 16, 1972
Cite This Law
Security From Reversion Act, Republic Act No. 6441, Jun 16, 1972 (Philippines)
Security From Reversion Act, Republic Act No. 6441 (Phil. 1972)
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