Armed Forces of the Philippines Command and General Staff College

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AFP Command and General Staff College
Dalubhasaan ng Pangasiwaan at Kawanihang Heneral ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas
AFP Command and General Staff College.jpg
Unit seal of the AFPCGSC
ActiveJanuary 2, 1969 - Present
CountryFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
RoleTraining
Part ofUnder the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Garrison/HQ
Nickname(s)AFPCGSC,GSC,Command School
Motto(s)Competence, Unity and Dignity
AnniversariesJanuary 2
EngagementsNone
Commanders
Current
commander
MGen Vicente L Querzon Jr AFP
Insignia
AFP Joint CGSC Badge AFP CGSC Badge.png
Philippine Army CGSC Badge Philippine Army Command and General Staff Course Badge.png
Philippine Air Force CGSC Badge Philippine Air Force CGSC Badge.png
Philippine Navy CGSC Badge Philippine Navy CGSC Badge.png

The Armed Forces of the Philippines Command and General Staff College, known officially as the AFPCGSC or GSC, (Filipino: Dalubhasaan ng Pangasiwaan at Kawanihang Heneral ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas) is one of the training units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is tasked with training future generals, as well as general and command staff, and developing doctrine, training materials and courses for the AFP.

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Mission

The primary Mission of the AFP Command and General Staff College is to educate selected AFP officers for higher command and staff responsibilities, develop AFP doctrines and promote Philippine military history as part of the continuous efforts in integrating the military as an important part of creating the history of the Philippines. Future Battalion Commanders are required to study in this institution.

Lineage of Commanding Officers

The General Staff Corps Badge

The General Staff Corps Badge is awarded by the Armed Forces of the Philippines or its Service Branches to successful general staff candidates who successfully pass and complete the requirements set forth in the Program of Instructions of the AFP Command and General Staff Course.

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