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Tour of Duty of Key Officers. -The following officers holding key positions in the AFP, upon appointment, shall have a fixed tour of duty of three (3) years:
(a) Chief of Staff;
(b) Vice Chief of Staff;
(c) The Deputy Chief of Staff;
(d) Commanding General, Philippine Army;
(e) Commanding General, Philippine Air Force;
(f) Flag Officer in Command, Philippine Navy;
(g) Unified Command Commanders; and
(h) Inspector General.
The tour of duty of the aforementioned officers shall commence on the date the appointment is signed and shall be for three (3) consecutive years unless sooner terminated by the President:Provided,That those mentioned in Section 2(b) to 2(h) shall not be eligible for any position in the AFP unless promoted to the position of Chief of Staff.
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