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Next CSE-PPT: 14 March 2027

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Under Article XVI, Section 5(7), the tour of duty of the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces shall not exceed three years, except:

Correct answer: A. In times of war or other national emergency declared by the Congress, when the President may extend it

Section 5(7) limits the Chief of Staff's tour of duty to three years, but in times of war or other national emergency declared by Congress, the President may extend it. Laws on the AFP have since set fixed terms for senior officers.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is A. In times of war or other national emergency declared by the Congress, when the President may extend it

Section 5(7) limits the Chief of Staff's tour of duty to three years, but in times of war or other national emergency declared by Congress, the President may extend it. Laws on the AFP have since set fixed terms for senior officers.

Topic: National Territory, General Provisions and Amendments MCQs · Subject: General Information