Republic Act No. 11939

Section 1. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 11709 is hereby amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 2. Tour of Duty and Appointment of Key Officers. -

  1. The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines shall have a maximum tour of duty of three (3) consecutive years, which shall commence on the date the appointment is signed, unless sooner terminated by the President;

  2. The following officers holding key positions in the AFP shall have a maximum tour of duty of two (2) consecutive years, which shall commence on the date the appointment is signed, unless sooner terminated by the President:

    1. Commanding General, Philippine Army;

    2. Commanding General, Philippine Air Force;

    3. Flag Officer In Command, Philippines Navy; and

    4. Superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy.

    The key officers with maximum tour of duty mentioned in Section 2(b) shall not be eligible for any position in the AFP unless promoted to the position of Chief of Staff.

    To be eligible for appointment or promotion to the grade of Brigadier General/Commodore (O-7) or higher, except for position under Section 2(a) and 2(b), the officer must have at least one (1) year remaining of active service before compulsory retirement."