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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is NSTP?
The National Service Training Program (NSTP), under the Republic Act 9163, is a 2-semester program required for all college students. Students can choose among Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) or Literacy Training Service (LTS) to satisfy their NSTP requirement.
What is ROTC?
The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is one of the components of the NSTP. It is designed to “train, organize, and mobilize citizen soldiers for national defense preparedness [RA 9163].” It can be taken up by freshmen and continuing students to satisfy the NSTP requirement.
How long is the ROTC program? How many days per week and how many hours per day? What is the schedule?
Because ROTC is now under the NSTP, the basic course is taken for one (1) year. Training will be held on Saturdays, from 7am-12pm. That’s once a week, 5 hours per day.
Is ROTC for males only?
No. In fact, there were female Corps Commander in the past academic year.
Is ROTC required?
No. However, we highly recommend students to take up ROTC to satisfy their NSTP requirement.