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Section 2Sec./Art. 2
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Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to a level where it can effectively and fully perform its constitutional mandate to upbold the sovereignty and preserve the patrimony of the Republic of the Philippines. Toward this end, the principal thrusts of the modernization program under this Act shall be:
a. the development of a self-reliant and credible strategic armed force along the concept of a "Citizens Armed Force"; the reconfiguration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines structure; and the professionalization of the AFP;
b. the undertaking of reforms in the recruitment, training, employment and management of AFP personnel;
c. the development, validation or modification of AFP doctrines;
d. the acquisition and upgrading of appropriate technology and equipment; and
e. the relocation, improvement, and construction of bases and other facilities.
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