Section 42June 27, 1991, Sec./Art. 42

Funds for Maintenance and Operation of school ROTC Units. – The funds for the establishment, maintenance and operation of ROTC units shall be provided for in the regular annual appropriations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Such appropriations shall provide for the full funding support for advance ROTC only. The school of the student may not be required to spend any amount for the establishment, operation and maintenance of ROTC training: provided, that the school requesting for such establishment shall provide the training ground and office facilities free of charge. The advance ROTC cadets shall each be provided free two (2) suits of fatigue uniform with headgear, belt and one (1) pair of combat boots for the duration of the training.

However, those taking the basic ROTC are required to pay a reasonable ROTC fee, the amount to determined by the Secretary of National Defense in coordination with the school official concerned.