Armed Forces of the Philippines Command and General Staff College

AFP Command and General Staff College
Dalubhasaan ng Pangasiwaan at Kawanihang Heneral ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas

Unit seal of the AFPCGSC
Active January 2, 1969 - Present
Country  Philippines
Role Training
Part of Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Garrison/HQ
Nickname(s) AFPCGSC,GSC,Command School
Motto(s) Competence, Unity and Dignity
Anniversaries January 2
Engagements None
Commanders
Current
commander		 MGen Vicente L Querzon Jr AFP
Insignia
AFP Joint CGSC Badge
Philippine Army CGSC Badge
Philippine Air Force CGSC Badge
Philippine Navy CGSC Badge

The AFP Command and General Staff College, known officially as the AFPCGSC or GSC, (Filipino: Dalubhasaan ng Pangasiwaan at Kawanihang Heneral ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas) is one the training units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is tasked with training future generals, as well as general and command staff, and developing doctrine, training materials and courses for the AFP.

Mission

The primary Mission of the AFP Command and General Staff Colleges is to educate selected AFP officers for higher command and staff responsibilities, develop AFP doctrines and promote Philippine military history as part of the continuous efforts in integrating the military as an important part of creating the history of the Philippines.

Lineage of Commanding Officers

The General Staff Corps Badge

The General Staff Corps Badge is awarded by the Armed Forces of the Philippines or its Service Branches to successful general staff candidates who successfully pass and complete the requirements set forth in the Program of Instructions of the AFP Command and General Staff Course.

See also

References

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