A POSITION PAPER RECOMMENDING THE ROTATIONAL

DEPLOYMENT OF TRAINED INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL OF TOWSOL

TO ITS DESIGNATED TACP

A1C Jeffrey D Vergara 906899 PAF

SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF PAF NON-COMMISSIONED

OFFICER SCHOOL IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT

OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR

BASIC NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER COURSE CLASS 223

01 November 2022

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 DISCLAIMER

This is an official document of the PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE NON-

COMMISSIONED OFFICER SCHOOL, AETDC.

Quotations from, contractions, and reproduction of all or any part of this

document are not authorized without the specific permission from the

Commandant of PAFNCOS.

The opinions, ideas, and proposals expressed herein are those of the

student-author and do not necessarily express the official views of the

PAFNCOS, AETDC, the PAF, the AFP or any other government agencies.

Reference to this work includes the foregoing statement.

Philippine Air Force

Air Education, Training and Doctrine Command
PAF Non-Commissioned Officer School
Fernando Air Base
Lipa City

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 PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE
AIR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND
PAF NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER SCHOOL
Fernando Air Base, Lipa City

This Position Paper hereto attached, entitled “A Position Paper

Recommending the Rotational Deployment of Trained Intelligence

Personnel of TOWSOL to Its Designated TACP”, in partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course Class 223-

2022, is hereby endorsed.

Erika Cadano
SSg PAF
Seminar Adviser
Date: 01 November 2022

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 PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE
AIR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND
PAF NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER SCHOOL
Fernando Air Base, Lipa City

This Position Paper hereto attached, entitled “A Position Paper

Recommending the Rotational Deployment of Trained Intelligence

Personnel of TOWSOL to its Designated TACP”, prepared and submitted

by A1C Jeffrey D Vergara 906899 PAF, in partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course Class 223-

2022, is hereby accepted.

JAMES M AMIGO
1LT PAF
Chairperson
Date: 30 September 2022

DIVORAH O VILLANUEVA NESSIE V ATOS

SSg PAF SSg PAF
Member Member
Date: 2022 Date: 2022

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation in the

Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course 223-2022

LTC ERASTO C OLAVE PAF (GSC)

Commandant

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the presence of Almighty God for

giving wisdom and guidance, which enabled me to complete this study.

My family, wife, my sons, and friends for their unending support and

inspiration in making this study; and

To all my classmates in BNCOC CL-223, Seminar Kilo, mentors and

especially our seminar adviser, I greatly appreciate your support throughout

the entire time-being.

To my dear respondents, thank you for such endearing such

contribution to help me get through this study.

And lastly, to the members of the panel of examiners, and mentors of

the PAF Non-Commissioned Officer School, I would like to extend their

sincerest gratitude for the knowledge, guidance, and the expertise shared with

me.

A1C Jeffrey D Vergara 906899 PAF

BNCOC CL-223, Seminar “Kilo”
Researcher

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 ABSTRACT

This Position Paper, entitled " “A Position Paper Recommending the

Rotational Deployment of Trained Intelligence Personnel of TOWSOL to

its Designated TACP”, was initiated by the researcher to address the needs

of designated TACP of TOWSOL on the lacking of deployed Intelligence

personnel which can be a great contribution of Unit’s mission

accomplishment’s in providing timely and accurate source of information for

intelligence purposes;

            The researcher utilized surveys and interviews as part of research

methodology. The results show that the majority of the respondents are in

favor of the conduct of rotational deployment of trained Intelligence personnel

from TOWSOL and TOG4 to provide their Commanders with accurate and

timely source of raw information that can contribute to the success of missions

of the entire Unit.

            The researcher recommends that this proposal be carried out for the

empowerment of the TOWSOL personnel and the overall advancement of the

organization.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Title Page ................................... i

Disclaimer Page ................................... ii

Endorsement Page ................................... iii

Approval Page ................................... iv

Acknowledgement ................................... v

Abstract ................................... vi

Table of Contents ................................... vii

List of Appendices ................................... viii

List of Annexes .................................. ix

List of Acronyms ................................... xi-xii

Position Paper ................................... 1-15

References ................................... 16-17

Appendices ................................... 18-36

Annexes ................................... 37-47

NCO Journey ................................... 48-51

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 LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Title

A List of participants 19-20

B Summary of Gathered data from the 21-22

Questionnaires
C Table of summary of responses 23

D Comments and Suggestions 24-25

E Interview Transcript of several 26-28

Respondents
F Letter to Respondents 32

G Survey Questionnaires 33-34

H Documentation 35

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 LIST OF ANNEXES

ANNEX A
James Clear
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
H ttp s://Ja me scl e a r.C o m/

ANNEX B
Prashanth Parameswaran
Battle for Marawi Exposes Philippines’ Military Intelligence Crisis
August 16, 2017
https://thediplomat.com/2017/08/

ANNEX C
Intelligence Officer
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligence_officer

ANNEX D
Mindoro
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindoro

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ANNEX E
PCIJ “Primer: Unpacking Federalism”
https://pcij.org/article/1409/

ANNEX F
ANTONIO G. PARLADE JR., LTC, PA
An Analysis Of The Communist Insurgency In The Philippines
 https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA463770.pdf

ANNEX G
Philippine Coast Guard, Occidental Mindoro
https://www.google.com/search?q=PHILIPPINE%20COAST%20GUARD%20

ANNEX H
Philippine Coast Guard, Oriental Mindoro
https://coastguard.gov.ph/index.php/districts/cgd-southern-tagalog

ANNEX I
PNP, Oriental Mindoro
https://whowasincommand.com/en/organization/view/

ANNEX J
PNP, Occidental Mindoro
https://whowasincommand.com/en/organization/view/

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 LIST OF ACRONYMS

PA Philippine Army

PAF Philippine Air Force

PCG Philippine Coast Guard

TOWSOL Tactical Operations Wing, Southern Luzon

TACP Tactical Air Control Party

CCTV Closed Circuit Television

AFP Armed Forces of the Philippines

SOLCOM Southern Luzon Command

AOR Area of Responsibility

CALABARZON Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon

MIMAROPA Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan

UC Unified Command

IB Infantry Battalion

PNP Philippine National Police

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CPP Communist Party of the Philippines

NPA New People’s Army

NDF National Democratic Front

MICO Military Intelligence Company

SAF Special Action Force

SAC Special Action Company

PN Philippine Navy

LGU Local Government Unit

NGA National Government Agency

NEDA National Economic Development Authority

DENR Department of Energy and Natural Resources

DOH Department of Health

DOLE Department of Labor and Employment

DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development

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A POSITION PAPER RECOMMENDING THE ROTATIONAL

DEPLOYMENT OF TRAINED INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL OF TOWSOL

TO ITS DESIGNATED TACP

1. Introduction.

1.1 Background/Problem Statement

“Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred

battles without disaster”. The preceding quotation is a passage by Sun Tzu

from his book “The Art of War” (Annex “A”: Book Summary). The Art of War is

a renowned guide for how to engage in conflict and be successful in battle.

Written more than two thousand years ago, Sun Tzu was a Chinese military

general, strategist, philosopher, and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou

period. He details the nature of competition and psychology of leadership and

provides strategies for how to approach both. His quotations influenced

military strategy and tactics that has affected both Western and East Asian

philosophy and military thinking. Although his teachings are geared toward

actual military conflict, the principles can be useful in all arenas of conflict or

competition, even at a personal level.

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To size up the competition, Sun Tzu advises you to first assess your own

capabilities, then assess that of your enemy. If you understand both your

strengths and efficiency and those of your enemy, you can realistically

compare the two and predict the likelihood of victory during conflicts. Thus,

you should prepare to enter into conflict only when the outcome shows the

likelihood of success for your side. Many leaders are aware of these

advantageous traits, but only those who incorporate them into their leadership

practices will succeed. Sun Tzu's work has been praised and employed in

East Asian warfare since its composition.

During the twentieth century, The Art of War grew in popularity and saw

practical use in the Western world as well. It continues to remain an indelible

influence in many contemporary competitive endeavors across the modern

world beyond military strategy and warfare, including culture, politics,

business, and sports. In other words, Sun Tzu emphasizes the importance of

intelligence in warfare.

Military intelligence is a discipline that uses information collection and

analysis approaches to provide guidance and direction to

assist commanders in their decisions. This aim is achieved by providing

an assessment of data from a range of sources, directed towards the

commanders' mission requirements or responding to questions as part of

operational or campaign planning. To provide an analysis, the commander's

information requirements are first identified, which are then incorporated into

intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination.

Most governments, including the Philippines maintains military

intelligence capabilities to provide analytical and information collection

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personnel in both specialist units and from other arms and services. The

military and civilian intelligence capabilities collaborate to inform the spectrum

of political and military activities. Areas of study may include the operational

environment, hostile, friendly and neutral forces, the civilian population in an

area of combat operations, and other broader areas of interest. Intelligence

activities are conducted at all levels, from tactical to strategic, in peacetime,

the period of transition to war, and during a war itself. Personnel performing

intelligence duties may be selected for their analytical abilities and personal

intelligence before receiving formal training.

For its part the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) relies on

accurate intelligence about the size, strength, location, and capability of

enemy forces when planning military operations and national defense

initiatives. Intelligence data can be gathered from aerial imagery, human

observation, and electronic monitoring using radar, satellite, and

supersensitive radios and other modes.

In the article by Prashanth Parameswaran, titled “Battle for Marawi

Exposes Philippines’ Military Intelligence Crisis” (Annex “B”), he points out to

the well-known capability gaps that the AFP is now attempting to urgently fill.

Basing his item on several remarks by Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin

Lorenzana, one of which is “Dwelled a little on the increased capability

requirements that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is looking for,

particularly in the intelligence realm, as it confronts Islamic State-linked

militants in the southern city of Marawi”.

In another statement, Lorenzana also stressed that the “AFP would

need to ask for a further increase in funding to acquire some capabilities that
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it lacked, especially in the intelligence realm”. He further added that one of the

lessons of the Marawi crisis was that the Philippines needed to improve its

intelligence capabilities. Though he declined to specify the exact amount

being sought, he did cite some examples of equipment being prioritized,

including facial recognition technology, more capable drones that can operate

for long periods and at long range, and other means to develop human

intelligence on the ground including CCTV cameras and networks that extend

deep into the barangay level.

The statements made by Secretary Lorenzana reflects one of the

capability gaps of the AFP in fulfilling its mission of upholding the sovereignty

and defending the territory of the Philippines against all enemies, foreign and

domestic. Furthermore, the vision for the AFP which is to be an armed force

that is fully mission effective, right sized, credibly equipped, versatile and

highly responsive to the technological, doctrinal and sociological changes is

far from being attained as exemplified by the ongoing AFP Defense Reform

Program. Nevertheless, to effectively accomplish the AFP’s mission, the

territory of the Philippines is subdivided into six (6) “Unified Commands”

consisting of different branches of the AFP, which are multi-service, regional

entities for the purpose of monitoring, securing, and defending their specific

geographical area of operations. One of these Command is the Southern

Luzon Command (SOLCOM), its air component is the Tactical Operations

Wing, Southern Luzon (TOWSOL). The mission of TOWSOL is to control and

coordinate the employment of air power in its area of responsibility covering

Calabarzon; Mimaropa (excluding Palawan islands), and Bicol Region. Its

specific functions include the determining tactical air requirements in the Area
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of Responsibility (AOR), exercising operational control/supervision over all Air

Force Units deployed in the AOR, conducting tactical air operations within the

AOR, performing forward air control missions; performing airfield operations

and service support functions; and performing Civil Military Operations (CMO)

within the AOR.

As the air component of Southern Luzon Command (SOLCOM),

TOWSOL covers a very wide expanse of islands and seas which consists of 9

provinces, 181 municipalities, 11 cities 5,031 Barangays of Calabarzon,

Mimaropa (excluding Palawan islands), and Bicol Region. The unit is currently

based in Camp Guillermo Nakar, Lucena City.

To answer to the needs of various air operations of Mindoro Island and

surrounding islands and seas, TOWSOL deploys the Tactical Operations

Group – 4 (TOG-4) at San Jose, Occidental Mindoro which serves as a

Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) for the particular AOR.

1.2 Position Statement.

Grounded on the foregoing discussion, this Position Paper

recommends the rotational deployment of trained Intelligence Personnel of

TOWSOL to Its designated Tactical Advance Command Post (TACP) at the

island of Mindoro. The objective is to provide timely, accurate, and concise

gathering of information which will assist commanders in their decisions

towards mission requirements on the assigned AOR.

Intelligence Personnel are soldiers, either officers or an EP utilized by

the AFP to collect, compile or analyze information (known as intelligence)

which is of use to the organization. They make complicated spy operations

possible. They work with other personnel across an intelligence service (PA,
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PN, PCG, PNP, etc.) to ensure plans turn into action and risky maneuvers into

success. They are involved in a very wide variety of operations, and so need

to learn fast. Their tasks include: researching targets through open data

sources; preparing clandestine entry to buildings; working in teams to watch

for followers; and meeting agents. Intelligence Operatives must be curious,

quick-thinking, and highly self-motivated, with excellent written communication

skills, high levels of maturity, excellent judgement and the ability to assess

risk. (Annex “C”: Intelligence Officers)

Several reasons of the proposition are hereby asserted: first, the

rotational deployment of trained intelligence personnel will strengthen the

intelligence operations of TOWSOL; second, their deployment will result in

close interconnection with different intelligence agencies within the TACP’s

AOR; and lastly, the concept will greatly contribute to the PAF’s mandated

mission.

2. Discussion

The points of contentions which were considered to validate the

rotational deployment of trained Intelligence Personnel of TOWSOL to its

TACP are herein discussed.

2.1 The Rotational Deployment of Trained Intelligence Personnel

will strengthen the Intelligence Operations of TOWSOL.

In order to strengthen the operational capability of TOWSOL, there is a

need to deploy highly trained Intelligence Personnel in the island on rotational

basis. Several significant reasons are hereby emphasized to justify the

approval of the proposition:

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a. First, due to the topography of the island which is very rugged and

mountainous, it serves as an ideal location for the establishment of CPP/NPA

Guerilla Bases/Fronts/Districts alongside with Regional or Provincial Party

Committees. Such type of terrain serves the needs of the communist’s

operational and tactical doctrine of ambush, raids and harassments

conducted against AFP/PNP forces in the area, after which they can safely

withdraw to their sanctuaries. It is in these safe havens that the guerrillas

recruit, raise funds and trains and organizes offensives against government

forces. Likewise, Private Armed Groups (PAG) and organized / syndicated

criminals can exploit the advantage of the thick and precipitous vegetation of

the island.

The terrain of Mindoro (Annex “D”: Satellite Photo of Mindoro) is

characterized by successive mountain ranges, valleys, and elongated

plateaus, with rolling lands along the coastal region which is very beneficial for

cover and concealment when CPP/NPA forces and their materials move from

place to place. The island is currently about 60% covered with closed forest,

mostly broadleaf evergreen. Another 13% is open forest, 10% is herbaceous

cover, and the remainder is human settlement and cropland (Annex “E”).

A comprehensive intelligence analysis of the area by trained

intelligence operatives will make safe and secure the various air operations

launched from TOG-4 (TACP) in support of close air support, air interdiction

and resupply and reinforcement of ground forces. Furthermore, for the

protection and welfare of the people, in coordination with Non-Government

Organizations (NGO), civil, and private sectors, the terrain analysis increases

the success of search and rescue, air evacuation, relief, and other Civil
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Military Operations activities before, during and after the occurrences of

natural and man-made calamities and disasters.

Second, in the article by PCIJ titled “Primer: Unpacking Federalism”

(Annex “F”), MIMAROPA comprising the provinces of Occidental Mindoro and

Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan has the lowest annual

per capita poverty threshold among the proposed federated regions at

PhP20,224 in 2015. It ranks ninth highest in terms of poverty incidence at

24.4 percent, but has the fifth lowest magnitude of poor population with

754,222. As of the 2015 Poverty Census, Oriental Mindoro has the second

highest annual per capita poverty threshold among the provinces at PhP20,

410 and followed by Occidental Mindoro at PhP19, 994.

The thesis by LTC ANTONIO G. PARLADE JR., LTC, PA titled “An

Analysis of the Communist Insurgency in the Philippines (Annex “G”)

presented to the Faculty of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff

College dated 2006 speaks well of poverty as one of the root causes of

insurgency in the Philippines.

According to him Philippine society can be divided into two

distinguishable sectors--advantaged and disadvantaged. This institutionalized

economic disparities that create a perception of virtual deprivation are a major

cause of the insurgency in the Philippines. Where the “have nots” are denied

a fair share of the wealth by small ruling elite and capitalist classes, economic

considerations are the primary motive for rebellion. The “haves” is a relatively

small sector but powerful enough to control much of the nation’s resources.

They are the owners of private corporations, leaders of the government, and

other affluent “influential.” On the other hand, majority of the population is

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relatively disadvantaged and mostly rural. They are the “have nots” which

include the farmers, loggers, fishermen, drivers, and workers in sweat shops

and similar occupations that demand physical toil. They include the squatters

and slum dwellers in the urban areas that live in hand-to-mouth existence.

They earn their living as peddlers, scavengers, domestics, or marginal

workers in factories. This sector may even include white-collar workers such

as the poorly paid teachers, soldiers, and policemen. Abject poverty is one

important characteristic that they share. They are poor because they are

unemployed, underemployed, or because the material gains they command is

not enough for even two meals a day.

2.2 The deployment of trained Intelligence Personnel in the TACP

will result in close interconnection with different intelligence agencies

within the TACP’s AOR.

Personnel rotation is a management approach where people are

shifted between two or more assignments or jobs at regular intervals of time in

order to expose them to many aspects of the organization and its operations.

In the case of TOWSOL, alternate assignment of Intelligence Personnel at the

TACP will enable them to be familiarized with the intelligence aspect of the

new environment.

However, intelligence products to be highly reliable passes through the

cycle of collection, documentation, evaluation, analysis, and until the

production of an intelligence product for dissemination. Hence, a single

separate intelligence unit will not only rely on its own operations but depends

on other products shared by other agencies, thus evolved the Intelligence

Community.
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In the case of TOG-4, to be successful in its missions and other

tasking’s, its Intelligence Operators gather and process information to in

coordination with other government forces and other agencies in the

AOR. Thus, the assignment of Intelligence Personnel with the right expertise

will result in the accomplishments of missions without or with minimum

interference from the enemy. Intelligence operatives can coordinate with

government forces in the AOR consisting of the Philippine Army's (PA) 203rd

Infantry Brigade, and its subordinate units (68IB, 76IB, 4IB); 23rd Military

Intelligence Company (23rd MICO), 23rd DRC; Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)

Station, Oriental Mindoro and its 6 Sub Stations / PCG Station, Occidental

Mindoro and its 5 Sub Stations (Annex “H”); Occidental Mindoro Police

Provincial Office and its 11 Municipal Police Offices; Oriental Mindoro Police

Provincial Office and its 14 Municipal Police Offices (Annex “I”); Maneuver

Company of Regional Mobile Force 4B; 10th Special Action Battalion of

PNP/SAF and its maneuver company (101st SAC, 102 nd SAC).

Likewise, information relevant to demography, poverty index,

topography and other socio-economic and political condition of the island can

be sourced from Local Government Units (LGU) and National Government

Agencies (NGA) in the two provinces. Such information will be valuable inputs

in planning any operations/activities of TOG-4. Appropriate Intelligence

Personnel can source the data from NGAs such as NEDA, Department of

Agriculture, and Department of Environment & Nat. Res. (DENR). Department

of Health (DOH), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department

of Land Reform (DLR), and Department of Social Welfare & Dev't. (DSWD)
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2.3 The concept will greatly contribute to the PAF’s mandated

mission.

The mission of the Philippine Air Force is to organize, train and

equip forces for prompt and sustained air operations in support to the AFP

mission and the national government's objectives, and to provide assistance

to support forces. Its air components under the operational control of the

different AFP Unified Commands specifically answers to the different

functions of the PAF consisting of the defense of Philippine airspace; close air

support to combat forces; aerial photography and reconnaissance and;

participation in the national development.

To do so, PAF assigns personnel and air assets to the AFP Unified

Commands (UC), which is the joint military command that is composed of

units from the three service branches of the AFP which conducts broad and

continuing missions.  It serves as command-and-control headquarters of the

operational forces provided by the major services and as directors of joint and

combined operations. Currently there are six (6) AFP Unified Commands and

each are established as the highest echelons of military commands, in order

to provide effective command and control of all military forces, regardless of

branch of service, during peace or during war time. AFP Unified commands

are organized on a geographical basis (known as an "area of responsibility",

AOR).

The success of joint and combined arms operations of SOLCOM as

one of the Unified Commands in cooperation with PNP units and other

government agencies in Mindoro and surrounding islands demands an

unprecedented level of intelligence support from all available collection

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agencies. Like other aspects of jointness, this asset will not only require

improvement but transformation to keep ahead of the enemies and to acquire

data pertaining to socio-economic, political, and cultural situations in the AOR

in pursuit of national development. If the obstructive patterns found in the

system are not overcome, the gap between needs and capabilities could

compromise the ability of the joint force in the AOR to successfully conduct a

full range of operations.

The concept of assigning trained Intelligence Personnel of TOWSOL on

rotational basis to its TACP is one system of overcoming the gap between

needs and capabilities, thus significantly contributory to the successful

accomplishment of the PAF’s mission. The expertise of trained Intelligence

Personnel have at their disposal information collection and processing

systems that permit gathering and producing intelligence more rapidly and

more accurately than ever before. Their skills and knowledge in the

employment of various systems such as satellites, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

(UAV), electronic systems, human sources, cameras, imaging and electronic

devices, and a host of other systems permit the development of information

on a scale that was unheard of in the past.

The prevalence of insurgent related incidents in TACP AOR as shown

in various news articles (Annex “J”) is indicative of the need of enhancing the

collection system at the AOR, the attainment of which can be done by

different factors, one of which is utilization of trained Intelligence Personnel.

3. Conclusion

The three (3) points of contentions offered in this suggestion confirm

the need for rotational deployment of trained Intelligence Personnel of

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TOWSOL to its TACP.

First, the topography of the island is very conducive location for the

establishment of CPP/NPA Guerilla Bases/Fronts/Districts alongside with

Regional or Provincial Party Committees. The terrain is very beneficial to the

CPP/NPA/NDF objective of seizing political power from the government

through the piecemeal method. The vastness of the thick vegetation of

Mindoro serves the needs of the communist’s operational and tactical doctrine

of ambush, raids and harassments conducted against AFP/PNP forces in the

area. It is in these areas that they are very successful in conducting

recruitments, raising of funds, trains and conducts guerrillas’ operations

against government forces. Second, the assignment of highly-trained

intelligence personnel in the TACP will fix the gap in the collection of

information pertaining to the socio-economic-political and cultural factors

which eventually will result in accurate to near-accurate intelligence

production.

The deployment of trained Intelligence Personnel in the TACP will

result in close interconnection with different intelligence agencies within the

TACP’s AOR. Personnel rotation as a function of management exposes

personnel to many aspects of the organization and its operations. In the case

of TOWSOL, alternate assignment of Intelligence Personnel at the TACP will

enable them to be familiarized with the intelligence aspect of the new

environment. Their proficiency in collection of information through the use of

various systems, in coordination with other AFP/PNP forces in the AOR highly

assures accomplishment of military missions. Likewise, coordination with

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NGAs and LGUs in the AOR are valuable factors in planning

operations/activities in pursuit of socio-economic development of the area.

            The researcher used a survey questionnaire via Google forms and a

key informant interview to gather answers. The results show that, for the

category of knowledge and skills, personnel are knowledgeable about the

needs of TACP on the demand of trained Intelligence personnel. Furthermore,

the majority of the respondents were from Tactical Commands where

deployment of personnel execute. However, all of the respondents are in

favor of conducting a rotational deployment of trained intelligence personnel

from TOWSOL and TOG4 to its designated TACP, and some of respondent

already have experiences on deployment knowing that the presence of

Intelligence in such Area of Operation would be better assurance on detecting

various threats that may arise.

Lastly, approval of the concept will greatly contribute to the PAF’s

mission of organizing, training and equipping forces for prompt and sustained

air operations in support to the AFP mission and the national government's

objectives, and to provide assistance to support forces. Its air components

which include personnel and air assets under the operational control of

SOLCOM answers to the different functions of the PAF consisting of the

defense of Philippine airspace; close air support to combat forces; aerial

photography and reconnaissance and; participation in the national

development.

In order for the functions of the PAF to be realized, it will demand an

unprecedented level of intelligence support from all available collection

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agencies. As one of the PAF’s contribution to the measures of TOWSOL to

address the perceived holes in the production of accurate intelligence for

SOLCOM is to assign trained Intelligence Personnel of to its TACP.

The Position Paper recommends the approval of the proposition by

formulating SOP and implementing directives pertinent to the deployment of

trained Intelligence Personnel on rotational basis to the TACP.

RECOMMENDATIONS and CONCLUSIONS

First, the researcher highly recommends the approval of the

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and its Letter Directives (LD) with

the Letter Request (LR). This will be the basis for the said position paper to

be highly introduced to every unit office and take effect. The conduct of

Rotational deployment of Intelligence personnel will happen every two (2)

months within a year. These skills include the ability to effectively locate,

evaluate, and use information, resources, and services and to make informed

decisions about financial obligations, budgeting, credit, debt, and planning for

the future.

Second, the application of SOP and other Standard Training

Procedures to elevate the capacity of the rotational officers in the field of

application. The purpose of training is to create knowledge and understanding

towards the AOR and to fully maximize all the intel and information gathered

in the respective AOR assigned to the personnel.

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Finally, the researcher recommends that this proposal be carried out

for the empowerment of the TOWSOL personnel, and the overall

advancement of the organization.

REFERENCES

James Clear
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
H ttp s://Ja me scl e a r.C o m/

Prashanth Parameswaran
Battle for Marawi Exposes Philippines’ Military Intelligence Crisis
August 16, 2017
https://thediplomat.com/2017/08/

Intelligence Officer
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ANTONIO G. PARLADE JR., LTC, PA

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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A

List of Participants
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APPENDIX B

Summary of Gathered data from the Questionnaires

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APPENDIX C
Table of Summary of responses
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APPENDIX D

“Comments and Suggestions

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APPENDIX E

Interview Transcript
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Researcher: Good morning, ma’am. I am A1C Vergara, and I would like to

ask for your time to answer some of my questions in relation to my position

paper. For my first question,

Respondent 1: My idea about TACP is an area of jurisdiction where troops

are deployed within certain period of time.

Researcher: My second question would be, are you in favor to the rotational

deployment of Intelligence personnel from TOWSOL and TOG4 to its

designated TACP?

Respondent 1: Yes, I have been deployed many times to that specific TACP

and deployment of Intelligence personnel would be a good idea since there is

no such personnel manned there.

Researcher: Then, do you believe that deployment of Intelligence personnel

will contribute to the mission accomplishment of the Organization.?

Respondent 1: Definitely yes, just like what I’ve said that arising of various

threat in such area, there is a need of someone to prevent it prior for it to

escalate.

Researcher: do you have any suggestions on my proposed study.?

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Respondent 1: I think there’s none, your proposed topic is good, I hope the

approval of it.

Researcher: That’s all for my questions, ma’am. Thank you for your time.

Respondent 2

Researcher: Good morning, sir. I am A1C Vergara PAF, and I would like to

ask for your time to answer some of my questions in relation to my position

paper. For my first question, what are your thoughts about deployment on

TACP?

Respondent 2: I think of a place where military personnel tasks to manned

together with military assets.

Researcher: My second question would be, are you in favor to the rotational

deployment of Intelligence personnel from TOWSOL and TOG4 to its

designated TACP?

Respondent 2: it’s a yes for me, for the reason that there is a need of

someone who are responsible in collecting precious information that lead to

the detection of various threat on a particular area of military operation.

Researcher: next, do you believe that deployment of intelligence personnel

will contribute to the mission accomplishment of the Organization?

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Respondent 2: I Agree because in every military operation the key factor of

success would be the prior Intelligence Information.

Researcher: do you have any suggestions on my proposed study?

Respondent 2: I think your proposed study was good and It depends to the

authorized persons if it is given a chance to implement to your unit.

Researcher: That’s all for my questions, sir. Thank you and God bless.

Respondent 3

Researcher: Good afternoon, sir. I am A1C Vergara PAF, and I would like to

ask for your time to answer some of my questions in relation to my position

paper. For my first question, what are your thoughts about deployment on

TACP?

Respondent 3: for me TACP is an area that consists of civilian populace that

needs an assurance of peace and order where military elements reside for.

Researcher: My second question would be, are you in favor to the rotational

deployment of Intelligence personnel from TOWSOL and TOG4 to its

designated TACP?

Respondent 3: yes, for I Believe that Intelligence personnel from TOWSOL

and TOG4 possess highest degree of knowledges that fit with the

requirements of designated TACP in dealing with Intelligence process and

aspects.
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Researcher: next, do you believe that deployment of intelligence personnel

will contribute to the mission accomplishment of the Organization?

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Respondent 3: Yes, I humbly believe, without operatives sets within different

AO our ground troops will always at stake and can cause so much casualties.

Researcher: Then, do you have any comments/suggestions on my proposed

topic?

Respondent 3: I will commend to stay safe and Gods speed to all our troops

out there who have been deployed for the sake of our beloved nation. Thank

you

Researcher: That’s all for my questions, sir. Thank you so much.

Respondent 4

Researcher: Good afternoon, sir. I am A1C Vergara PAF, and I would like to

ask for your time to answer some of my questions in relation to my position

paper. For my first question, what are your thoughts about deployment on

TACP?

Respondent 4: In my own perception, TACP is somewhat an area of military

extension, installation that provides military services within their jurisdiction.

Researcher: My second question would be, are you in favor to the rotational

deployment of Intelligence personnel from TOWSOL and TOG4 to its

designated TACP?

Respondent 4: I will agree for some conditions, prior to deployment of

personnel such support can be attained whether it is financial or moral

aspects to boost the personnel welfare during the duration of deployment.

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Researcher: third, do you believe that deployment of intelligence personnel

will contribute to the mission accomplishment of the Organization?

Respondent 4: I did, for the reason that if the populace is aware of

Intelligence existence in certain areas, the presence of CTG’S depreciate and

most likely those lawless group will extinct, so that can be called an

accomplishment.

Researcher: Lastly, do you have any comments/suggestions on my proposed

topic?

Respondent 4: none, just keep doing on the good of your Unit.

Researcher: That’s all for my questions, sir. Thank you for your time, and God

bless.
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APPENDIX F

“Letter to Respondents”
Dear Respondents,

I am A1C Jeffrey D Vergara 906899 PAF, student of PAFNCOS,

currently conducting research to support my position paper recommending the

conduct of Rotational Deployment of trained Intelligence personnel of

TOWSOL and TOG4 to its designated TACP. I am pleased to know your

outlook about this topic. Kindly answer the questions based on your personal

views and experience. Further, this survey will only take five (5) minutes of

your time and rest assured that your response will remain confidential. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

Respectfully yours, 

A1C Jeffrey D Vergara 906899 PAF

BNCOC CL 223 Seminar Kilo
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APPENDIX G

“Survey Questionnaires”
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APPENDIX H

“Interview Questions”
Demographic Profile

Years in the Service:

Questions

1. What are your thoughts about on TACP?

2. Are you in favor to the rotational deployment of Intelligence from

TOWSOL and TOG4 to its Designated TACP?

3. Do you believe that deployment of Intelligence personnel will contribute

to the mission accomplishment of the Organization?

4. Do you have any suggestions on my proposed study?

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APPENDIX I

“Documentation”
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With Photo Consent

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ANNEXES
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ANNEX A

“Disposition Form”

SECURITY CLASSIFICATION
DISPOSITION FORM UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT: Conduct of Rotational Deployment of
FILE: DF/File 2022 trained Intelligence personnel of TOWSOL and TOG4
to its designated TACP
TO: WC FROM: DP DATE: xxxxxxxxx 2022 CMT NR:
BERNABE/jdv/4241

_______ DO_________
_______ DL_________
_______OFM________

SUMMARY:

1. Reference: STL from Commander, AETDC dated xxxxxx with subject: Conduct
of Rotational Deployment of Intelligence Personnel.
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2. In reference, this Office intends to facilitate the conduct of the Rotational

Deployment of Intelligence of TOWSOL and TOG4 to its designated TACP within every two
(2) months basis. Hence, this Office will conduct the said deployment tentatively scheduled
xxxxxxx.

3. The deployment aims to educate TOW West personnel to develop their ability to
understand and use various financial skills, including personal financial management,
budgeting, and investing.

4. Further, prior the deployment of intelligence personnel ODI will conduct a

security briefing to all involve, Coordinate with the nearest friendly forces in the area.

5. In this connection, this office drafted the following documents for approval:
a. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP);
b. Letter Directives (LD);
c. Letter Requests (LR);

6. Moreover,
COORDINATIONS:
7. In coordination made with concerned staff, they are responsible to all
requirements that necessary prior or before the deployment.

8. Coordination made with OFM, they can support the said activity
and chargeable against ODI program and activities.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

9. Approval and notation of the following:

 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP);

 Letter Directives (LD);
 Letter Requests (LR);

BERNABE

DWC RECOMMENDS: APPROVAL/DISAPPROVAL ___________

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WC: APPROVED/DISAPPROVED: ________________________

PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE

TACTICAL OPERATIONS WING SOUTHERN LUZON
Camp Guillermo Nakas Lucena City

Xxxxx xxx

SOP
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ANNEX C

“LETTER DIRECTIVES”
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ANNEX D

“LETTER REQUESTS”
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PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE

AIR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND
PAF NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER SCHOOL
Fernando Air Base, Lipa City

21 October 2022

SUBJECT: Conduct of Rotational Deployment of Trained Intelligence

Personnel from TOWSOL and TOG4 to its designated TACP

TO: Commander, AETDC

Post
Attn: C-3

1. Reference: DF from A1C Jeffrey D Vergara 906899 PAF dated

xxxx 2022, with subject: Conduct of Rotational Deployment of Trained
Intelligence Personnel from TOWSOL and TOG4 to its designated TACP.

2. In reference, attached is the position paper of A PAF, student of

BNCOC Cl-220,1C Jeffrey D Vergara 906899 PAF Seminar kilo entitled “A
Position Paper recommending Conduct of Rotational Deployment of Trained
Intelligence Personnel from TOWSOL and TOG4 to its designated TACP”.
The main objective of this position paper is to.

3. Moreover, the following are the reasons why it is significant to

conduct rotational deployment among the Intelligence personnel of TOWSOL
and TOG4:

a. ;
b. ; and
c. .

4. In this regard, request representation be made for the approval

of the position paper recommending the Conduct of Rotational Deployment of
Trained Intelligence Personnel from TOWSOL and TOG4 to its designated
TACP. Likewise, request signature on the attached letter addressed to Wing
Commander, TOWSOL.

5. For favorable consideration.

ERASTO C OLAVE
LTC PAF (GSC)
Commandant

Encl/s:
1- Position Paper
2- Letter Request
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ANNEX E

“Letter to WC TOWSOL”
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PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE

AIR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND
Fernando Air Base, Lipa City

C-3 xxxxxxxxx

SUBJECT: Conduct of Rotational Deployment of Trained Intelligence

Personnel from TOWSOL and TOG4 to its designated TACP

TO: Wing Commander, TOWSOL

Camp Guillermo Nakar
Lucena City, Quezon
Attn: DO/DP

1. Reference: Letter from Commandant, PAFNCOS dated 21

October 2022, with subject: Conduct of Rotational Deployment of Trained
Intelligence Personnel from TOWSOL and TOG4 to its designated TACP.

2. In reference, attached is the position paper of A1C Jeffrey D

Vergara 906899 PAF, student of BNCOC Cl-223, Seminar Kilo entitled “A
Position Paper recommending Conduct of Rotational Deployment of Trained
Intelligence Personnel from TOWSOL and TOG4 to its designated TACP”.
The main objective of this position paper is to educate TOW West personnel
to develop their ability to understand and use various financial skills, including
personal financial management, budgeting, and investing.

3. Moreover, the following are the reasons why it is significant to

conduct rotational deployment among the Intelligence personnel of TOWSOL
and TOG4:

a. ;
b. ; and
c.

4. In this regard, the Command is favorably requesting the

approval of the conduct rotational deployment of trained intelligence
personnel from TOWSOL and TOG4 to its designated TACP within every two
(2) months basis.

5. For favorable consideration.

NESTOR FLORENTE DC RAYOS

Major General PAF
Commander
Encl:
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1- Position Paper

ANNEX F

“Number of Responses via Google Form”

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NCO JOURNEY
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MY JOURNEY TOWARDS BECOMING AN NCO

Recalling my life when I was civilian, I’m a native from Tanauan

City, Batangas, from the day that I was born and up until I finished my

education. However, after graduation from my chosen course I’ve decided to

join in the profession of arms, and fortunate that I belong to the aspiring

member of Basic Military training class of 2013 Bravo. That was the time that I

chose to leave my beloved home and family. After the completion of couple of

months of rigorous military training at Fernando Air Base Lipa City, Batangas,

our class was then sent to CAPAS Tarlac for us to take another military

proficiency and tactical training. After which, I was assigned to an island which

somebody’s called “the Island of the western frontier”, particularly in the

Tactical Operations Wing West, Antonio Bautista Airbase, situated in Puerto

Princesa City, Palawan.

Since then, I’ve started to adjust myself in a place where I don’t have

relatives and friends. It has been a challenge for me to adapt and adjust to a

new environment that was miles away to my beloved hometown. During those

times, I have to manage to live by my own. Everything went never been easy,

I always think of my family whom gave me determination and inspiration to do

better and continue on my chosen path. Although I was blind on what my

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future plans in those lonely situations, but with the confidence and trust to our

Almighty savior. I embraced and know my purpose, with the help of my

Comrades all struggles, fears, anxieties turn into happiness.

As years passes by on my service, I’ve learned a lot and equipped with

memorable experiences, starting from being Security Apprentice at 574 th

Security forces Squadron for almost (5) five years, Investigation Apprentice at

Wing IG, TOWWEST for exactly (2) years, Intelligence and Investigation

personnel at 574th SFS, H570th ABG for almost (1) one year. And

subsequently reassigned to Tactical Operations Wing Southern Luzon and

performing Intelligence Operations Specialist from February 2022 up to

present. Further, I have taken several career and non-career courses to

further improve my ability and to upgrade my current level of skills, for which

my contributions and accomplishments have been recognized by my Unit

which I dedicated most for my family.

At this journey of being a student of BNCOC, I hope that a lot of new

opportunities, learning and experiences will complement to my military career.

Those will serve as an intimate factor to the upcoming years ahead of my

service which I can be utilize to the point of becoming a future leader in our

organization.

Finally, wherever/whatever this journey will lasts on me, I’ll always be

grateful that the Philippine Air Force always give me an unlimited set of

opportunity to be skilled enough, to filled with new knowledges and equipped

with high standard of discipline. To the PAFNCOS, I can assure that all the

learnings and experiences that I’ve gained into this prestige institution will be
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kept with confidentiality and will be impart to all lower subordinates of my Unit

to further contribute on the Organizations objectives towards mission

accomplishments and do better service to the Filipino People.