Army to recruit 180 soldiers in Eastern Visayas

CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, Jan. 29 (PNA) -- The Philippine Army 8th Infantry Division (8ID) will start accepting applicants for Candidate Soldier Course (CSC) on February 1.

The next batch of trainees will be composed of 18 females and 162 male applicants. The 8th Division Training School will be in charge of the overall training requirements to effectively hone them to be topnotch soldiers, loved and appreciated by the people.

An applicant must be a natural-born Filipino citizen; with 72 units in college, or with any certification of vocational courses and should be at least 18 to 26 years old; at least 5 feet tall; single and without child; and of good moral character.

He or she should have taken the Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT) with a score of at least 45 or Philippine Army Aptitude Test Battery with a score of at least 80 and passed the pre-qualifying physical fitness test and physical medical exam; and must be physically and mentally fit for military training.

Aspirants must bring the following documents: Transcript of Records (Original Copy); College or High School Diploma (Original Copy); Birth Certificate (NSO Copy) with original receipt; Marriage Contract of Parents (NSO Copy) with original receipt; AFPSAT result with dry seal (If possible attach code number).

Interested applicants may visit the office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Personnel, G1 here with Hotline number 09778033918 or visit 8th Division Public Affairs Facebook account (Dpao stormtroopers) with hotline number 09067689682. (PNA)
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