Jesus Jeffrey Grapa

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Brigadier General

Jesus Jeffrey F. Grapa
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Born (1969-07-08) July 8, 1969 (age 56)
Philippines
AllegianceFlag of the Philippines.svg Philippines
BranchFlag of the Philippine Army.svg  Philippine Army
Years of service1992–present
Rank PA BGEN Svc.svg Brigadier General
CommandsDeputy Commander, Army Support Command (ASCOM)
Chief, Army Ordnance and Chemical Service (ACOCS)
Commander, 1st Logistics Support Group
Logistics Officer, AFP General Headquarters
Platoon Leader, 6th Infantry "Kampilan" Division
Alma mater Philippine Military Academy Tanglaw-Diwa Class of 1992
University of New South Wales (MS Logistics)
University of New South Wales (MS Business Program Management)
Development Academy of the Philippines (Master in Public Management)
Spouse(s)Lorelie Ping-ay Grapa
Relations Jose Ping-ay (father in-law)

Brigadier General Jesus Jeffrey F. Grapa is a senior officer in the Philippine Army and currently serves as the Deputy Commander of the Army Support Command (ASCOM). He is widely recognized for his contributions to ordnance modernization, logistics interoperability, and support operations across the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

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Early life and education

Grapa graduated from the Philippine Military Academy Tanglaw-Diwa Class of 1992. Dedicated to professional development, he earned three master's degrees:

Military career

Grapa began his service as a platoon leader in the 6th Infantry "Kampilan" Division. He rose through the ranks, eventually shifting into logistics and support operations, where he held major commands.

In September 2022, he was appointed as the Army Chief of Ordnance and Chemical Service (ACOCS), replacing Col. Fernando B. Dulawan. [1]

As Chief of ACOCS, Grapa played a leading role in the Philippine–U.S. Logistics Subject Matter Expert Exchange (LOGSMEE) in July 2022, fostering interoperability and strengthening support systems between the two forces. [2]

In August 2024, he was designated as Deputy Commander of the Army Support Command, succeeding BGen Arnel José J. Morada. [3]

His promotion Brigadier General was confirmed by the Commission on Appointments during a plenary session on 4 September 2024. [4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Army installs new Chief of Ordnance and Chemical Service". Philippine Army. 7 September 2022.
  2. ↑ "PA, U.S. Army Pacific strengthen logistics support interoperability". Philippine Army. 28 July 2022.
  3. ↑ "PA installs new Deputy Commander of ASCOM". Govern1. 23 August 2024.
  4. ↑ "CA confirms appointment of 42 AFP generals, senior officers". Manila Bulletin. 4 September 2024.
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