First Master Chief Petty Officer

First Master Chief Petty Officer

The rank of First Master Chief Petty Officer in the Armed Forces of the Philippines has been passed in a bill filed by Senator Rodolfo Biazon back in July 2004. It is expected that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will sign it very soon, enabling the rank to be created [ [http://philstar.com/philstar/NEWS200611080416.htm "GMA ready to sign amended VAT law"] , November 8, 2006 ] . Unlike its brother rank, the rank of First Chief Master Sergeant, the rank of "First Master Chief Petty Officer" will be created in the Philippine Navy since the former is for the Philippine Army.

Rank's Aim

* According to Bill Number 1286, the creation of the First Master Chief Petty Officer aims to professionalize the Armed Forces of the Philippines, especially in allowing its soldiers to choose a better career while serving in the navy. In addition, the ranks are to be considered as non-commisionned officer ranks [ [http://www.senate.gov.ph/bills/sbn-1286.pdf "Section 2 of Bill 1286"] , November 8, 2006] .

ee also

* First Chief Master Sergeant

ources and notes

External links

* [http://www.senate.gov.ph/bills/sbn-1286.pdf Philippine Senate bill of 13th Congress with explanation]


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