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NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE Republic of the Philippines NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION DIRECTORATE FOR PLANS Camp BGen Rafael T Crame, Quezon City ODD-2022-344 MEMORANDUM FOR: CPNP THRU: TADCA Ee 8m as tet gue TACDS uw C19 22 ‘065967 Toc NOV n 3 mm ToL ste TDPRM OCT 25 2022 olc, DO SS FROM —: TADPL SUBJECT : Proposed Amendment of NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular DATE Number 2017-063 : October 13, 2022 1, References: a. PNP Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2017-063 dated October 16, @ PP Mos5 AME 2017 with subject, “Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2009-020A dated July 5, 2019 entitled ‘Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups” (Tab H); TADPL Memorandum to Directors, APC, TADPRM, TDL, TDC, and RDs, PROs dated September 29, 2022, with subject: “Request Comments/Recommendations on the Proposed Amendment of PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063" - (Tab F); . Memorandum from TADO dated August 16, 2022 with subject: “Revision of PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063" - (Tab G); iomerae ex ANNA OTEDS 112646) PEs ‘ule is Beautiful. Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo." d. Consolidated comments and recommendations of APCs, DPRM, DL, DC, and PROs re: Proposed Amendment of PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 (Tab E); and e. Proposed Amendments to PNP MC 2017-083 (Tab C). 2. Ref 1c above pertains to the following recommendations of TADO for the revision of NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 (Tab G) in relation to the guidance of TADCO/Chairman, National ISO Validation Committee (NISOVC) to revisit and revise the PNP MC 2017-063 particularly on command and control to harmonize and align all the efforts implemented by the PNP Mobile Forces (PMFs) in the anti-insurgency campaign and to sustain the gains of the NTF-ELCAC. 3. In view thereof, submitted is the proposed Memorandum Circular entitled “Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups”. RECOMMENDATIONS: 4. Approval/Signature on the attached NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular entitled “Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups” (Tab B). 5. Approval/Signature on the attached letter addressed to Chairman, NAPOLCOM (Tab A). BERNARD M BANAC Police Brigadier General ‘Subject: Proposed Amendment of NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular Number 2017-063 “Life is Beautitul... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Tab-—A Republic of the Philippines NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PNP Camp 8Gen Rafael T Crame, Quezon City JAN 13 2023 ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR. Chairman, National Police Commission DILG-NAPOLCOM Center EDSA corner Quezon Avenue Quezon City Attn: ALBERTO A. BERNARDO Commissioner Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer Dear Chairman Abalos: Respectfully forwarded to the Commission is a copy of NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular. No. 2023-004 entitled, “Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups” The aforesaid proposal was made as a result of the assessment conducted by the National ISO Validation Committee purposely to revisit and revise the NHQ-PNP MC 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017, particularly on command and control for the harmonization and synchronization of the efforts executed by the Mobile Forces of the Philippine National Police (PNP) towards the success of the anti- insurgency campaign of the organization and to sustain the gains of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). The proposed memorandum circular includes, among others, the following significant amendments: a. Paragraph 3 reclassified as Paragraph 2 should be modified to read as follows: 2. RATIONALE: xxx This MC sets forth the implementation of certain provisions of RA No. 6975, as amended by RA No. 8551, Bangsamoro Organic Law, and EO No. 546, series of 2006, entitled “Directing the Philippine National Police to Undertake Active Support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Internal Security Operations for the Suppression of Insurgency and Other Threats to National Security, Amending Certain Provisions of Executive No. 110, Series of 1999 and for Other Purposes.” “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” This MC likewise covers the implementation of pertinent provisions of RA No. 11479 otherwise known as the “Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.” In view of developments in policing, there is a need to harmonize the PNP Strategy on Internal Security as well as to strengthen and rationalize the distribution of the PNP Mobile Forces. b. Paragraph 2 reclassified as Paragraph 4 should be modified to read as. follows: 4. PURPOSE: The amendments on policies and guidelines on the organization and staffing of the PNP Mobile Forces are necessary to standardize and rationalize further its distribution and to ensure maximum economy and efficiency in terms of manpower and materiel in meeting the challenges of the times. Likewise, the nomenclature provides uniformity in the mission and functions of the PNP Mobile Forces. ¢. Paragraph 6 GUIDING PRINCIPLES renamed as GUIDELINES in the amended Memorandum Circular shall have a paragraph preceding the General Guidelines to read as follows: 6. GUIDELINES: This MC shall apply to all PNP Mobile Forces, otherwise known @s maneuver groups of the Philippine National Police which were created by virtue of Section 32 of the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of RA No. 6975, as amended by RA No. 8551. This shall not apply to the PNP Presidential Security Force Unit (PNP-PSFU) under the NCR Police Office which provides assistance and support to the Presidential Security Group (PSG) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in maintaining the security within the perimeter and ‘surroundings of Malacafiang Palace and other engagement areas of the President within Metro Manila. d. Subparagraphs d, f, g(1), g(d) and (g)(2) of Paragraph 6 GUIDING PRINCIPLES (6. Guidelines in the Amended MC) should be amended to read as follows: 4) The Directors/Commanders, APCs shall exercise operational control over the Regional Mobile Force Battalions (RMFBs), excluding NCRPO-RMFB and its subordinate units operating within their respective areas of jurisdiction while the Regional Directors, PROs shall exercise administrative supervision over its RMFB. XXX “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” 7) Organization and Functions of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion a) Each Police Regional Office shall be authorized to maintain one (1) Regional Mobile Force Battalion, with official acronym “RMFB", which shall conduct internal security operations and reinforce/support the Police Units under the area of jurisdiction of the PRO concemed in public safety operations, special police operations, and law enforcement operations. The PRO-BAR may maintain its two existing RMFBs in view of the enactment of Bangsamoro Organic Law which expanded the regional jurisdiction. b) The RMFB shall be organized as reflected in Annex A hereof. It shall be headed by a Police Commissioned Officer with the rank of Police Colonel who shall be called “Force Commander’. e. Subparagraphs a, b, and e of Paragraph 7 OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES (b. Specific Guidelines in the Amended MC) should be amended to read as follows: 1) As a general rule, the Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) shall be-forward deployed to the center of gravity. The Provincial Director, Police Provincial Office is authorized to temporarily preposition, for tactical reasons, appropriate number of Platoons elsewhere within his jurisdiction, subject to the approval of the Regional Director, PRO concemed. The Company Commander, PMFC may establish a Forward Operations Base (with a minimum of 34-man Platoon) near the center of gravity of threat groups. 2) No piecemeal employment/deployment of the RMFBs or PMFCs in Geographically-Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) shall be allowed. In urban areas, PMF can deploy an 8-man Team to support the Police Stations and in the conduct of PCR activities. The integrity of the said units shall be maintained in order not to dissipate their operational effectiveness. Accordingly, the smallest size of a formation shall be at least a 34-man Platoon, provided that it is within reinforcing or supporting distance from a RMFB, PMFC, or City Mobile Force Company (CMFC) operating in the area. 3) The RMFBs, District Mobile Force Battalions (DMFBs), PMFCs, PMFPs or CMFCs may not always be at full strength (please find Annex G hereof for the Amended Distribution/Authorized Strength of the PNP Mobile Forces). When the situation demands for proactive or immediate operational support and with prior coordination and consultation with the Director/APC Commander concerned, the Regional Directors, PROs shall exercise discretion to realign, upgrade, or downgrade the personnel complement of the RMFBs, DMFBs, PMFCs, PMFPs or CMFCs within their respective jurisdictions, as the case may be. Provided that, the realignment of the PNP Mobile Forces shall not exceed the total maximum authorized personne! complement for a ‘Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” certain region. If the personnel complement of any PMFs exceeded their maximum authorized strength, the PRO concerned shall provide the corresponding equipage and fund support until such time that the request for additional personnel and needed resources are approved by the Chief, PNP. Appropriate weekly report/s on the disposition of RMFBs, DMFBs, PMFCs, PMFPs and CMFCs shall be submitted by the Directors/Commanders, APCs and Regional Directors, PROs to the Chief, PNP (thru: TDCO and TDO). The other proposed amendments to NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 are enumerated in the matrix herein attached For the consideration of the Commission. Very truly yours, S AZURIN, JR ene et iii ‘Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Tab -B CONFIDENTIAL Republic of the Philippines NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PNP ‘Camp BGen Rafael T Crame, Quezon City “JAN 13 2023 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO.: 2028-004 AMENDING NHQ-PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2017-063 DATED OCTOBER 16, 2017 PROVIDING THE GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES ON THE RATIONALIZATION OF THE PNP MOBILE GROUPS 1, REFERENCES: a. Republic Act (RA) No. 11479 dated July 22, 2019 entitled, “Anti- Terrorism Act of 2020"; RA No. 11054 dated July 23, 2018 entitled, “Bangsamoro Organic Law’; Executive Order (EO) No. 110, series of 2015; EO No. 546, series of 2006; NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 entitled, “Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups; NHQ-PNP Command Memorandum Circular No. 05/2014, subject: “Intensified Internal Security Operations”, NHQ-PNP MC No. 2009-020 dated July 5, 2010; NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2010-154, dated June 1, 2010 entitled, “Approving the Guidelines and Procedures for the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups’; i. NHQ-PNP LOI No. 02/09 (MAPAGPALAYA); and j. Revised PNP Operational Procedures. ga0o za 2. RATIONALE: This MC sets forth the implementation of certain provisions of RA No. 6975, as amended by RA No. 8551, Bangsamoro Organic Law, and EO No. 546, series of 2006, entitled “Directing the Philippine National Police to Undertake Active Support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Internal Security Operations for the Suppression of Insurgency and Other Threats to National Security, Amending Certain Provisions of Executive No. 110, Series of 1999 and for Other Purposes.” This MC likewise covers the implementation of pertinent provisions of RA No. 11479 otherwise known as the “Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.” In view of developments in policing, there is a need to harmonize the PNP Strategy on Internal Security as well as to strengthen and rationalize the distribution of the PNP Mobile Forces (PMEs). ‘Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 1 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL Republic of the Philippines NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PNP Camp BGen Rafael T Crame, Quezon City JAN 1.3 2023 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO.: AMENDING NHQ-PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2017-063 DATED OCTOBER 16, 2017 PROVIDING THE GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES ON THE RATIONALIZATION OF THE PNP MOBILE GROUPS. 1, REFERENCES: a. Republic Act (RA) No. 11479 dated July 22, 2019 entitled, “Anti- Terrorism Act of 2020”; b. RANo. 11054 dated July 23, 2018 entitled, “Bangsamoro Organic Law”; c. Executive Order (EO) No. 110, series of 2015; d. EO No. 546, series of 2008; e. NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 entitled, “Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups; f. NHQ-PNP Command Memorandum Circular No. 05/2014, subject: “Intensified Internal Security Operations”; . NHQ-PNP MC No. 2009-020A dated July 5, 2010; . NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2010-154, dated June 1, 2010 entitled, “Approving the Guidelines and Procedures for the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups”; i, NHQ-PNP LOI No. 02/09 (MAPAGPALAYA), and j. Revised PNP Operational Procedures. zo 2. RATIONALE: This MC sets forth the implementation of certain provisions of RA No. 6975, as amended by RA No. 8551, Bangsamoro Organic Law, and EO No. 546, series of 2006, entitled “Directing the Philippine National Police to Undertake Active Support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Internal Security Operations for the Suppression of Insurgency and Other Threats to National Security, Amending Certain Provisions of Executive No. 110, Series of 1999 and for Other Purposes.” This MC likewise covers the implementation of pertinent provisions of RA No. 11479 otherwise known as the “Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.” In view of developments in policing, there is a need to harmonize the PNP Strategy on Internal Security as well as to strengthen and rationalize the distribution of the PNP Mobile Forces (PMFs). “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 1 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL 3. SITUATION: The PMFs formerly known as PNP Public Safety Forces of the Philippine National Police was created by virtue of Section 32 of the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of RA No. 6975, as amended by RA No. 8551 which established all Police Regional Offices (PROs), Police District Offices, Police Provincial Offices (PPOs) and City Police Offices (CPOs). The PMFs is the primary units of the PNP responsible for internal security operations and reinforce/support territorial police units in public safety operations, law enforcement operations, and special police operations. On July 14, 2006, Executive Order No. 546 was issued directing the PNP to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in combat operations involving the suppression of insurgency and other serious threats to national security while continuing to perform its regular law enforcement functions. On December 4, 2018, Executive Order No. 70 was signed into law entitled “Institutionalizing the whole-of-nation approach in attaining inclusive and sustainable peace, creating a National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, and directing the adoption of a national peace framework. The Government shall prioritize and harmonize the delivery of basic services and social development in conflict affected areas and vulnerable communities, facilitate social inclusivity, and ensure Participation of all sectors. On July 3, 2020, RA No. 11479 an Act to Prevent, Prohibit, and Penalize Terrorism was signed, thereby repealing RA No. 9372, otherwise known as the “Human Security Act of 2007”. On October 16, 2017, the PNP MC No. 2017-063 was approved for the amendments on policies and guidelines on the organization and the staffing pattern of the PMFs. In view of the developments in policing and the passage of new laws, there is|a need to make necessary revision on the existing PNP MC by introducing a more responsive and reinvigorated approach to keep it relevant with the new legislation and to sustain and enhance our Intemal Security Operations (ISO) capabilities commensurate to the current challenges on internal security. 4. PURPOSE: The amendments on policies and guidelines on the organization and staffing of the PMFs are necessary to standardize and rationalize further its distribution and to ensure maximum economy and efficiency in terms of manpower and materiel in meeting the challenges of the times. Likewise, the nomenclature provides uniformity inthe mission and functions of the PMFs. 5. DEFINITION OF TERMS: a. Administrative Supervision - refers to the authority of a Commander to generally oversee the operations of his unit and to ensure that it is Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 2 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL managed effectively, efficiently, and economically but without interference to the day-to-day activities of the unit. It includes the conduct of management audit, performance evaluation, and inspection to determine compliance with policies, standards and guidelines and to take such action as may be necessary for the proper performance of official functions, including rectification of violations and abuses. b. Border Control — refers to the counter measures to disrupt criminals and limit their routes and provide area security plan between boundaries or adjacent provinces. This may require coordination with other law enforcement agencies and with the AFP for support in implementing regular police operations such as checkpoints, police response, and dragnet operations (PNP MC No. 2017-021 dated March 8, 2017 “Enhanced Police Operational Concept of the MPO”). c. Command and Control — is the exercise of authority and direction by a duly designated Commander or superior officer over an assigned PNP Mobile Force Battalion, Company or Platoon in the accomplishment of organizational mission. Command and control functions are performed through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures employed by a Commander or superior officer in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling the operations of his unit. d. Control — is the power of a superior officer to alter, modify, nullify or set aside what a subordinate officer had done in the performance of his duties and to substitute the judgment of the former to the latter. e. Chain of Command — is the succession of commanding officers from a superior to a subordinate. For the purpose of this MC, the chain of command goes from the Chief, PNP to The Deputy Chief, PNP for Operations to the Director for Operations (on regional police operations) or to the Directors/Commanders of the Area Police Commands (APCs) (on police operations that traverse regional boundaries) to the Regional Directors of the Police Regional Offices (thru his Deputies) and to the heads of the Regional, Provincial or City Mobile Force Battalions/ Companies/Platoons. f. City Mobile Force Company (CMFC) — formerly named City Public Safety Company. It refers to a company-size mobile reaction unit of a City Police Office (CPO) for intemal security operations and to reinforce/support territorial police units in public safety operations, law enforcement operations, and special police operations. g. District Mobile Force Battalion (DMFB) — formerly named District Public Safety Battalion. It refers to a battalion-size mobile reaction unit established in each NCR Police District, namely: Manila Police District, Quezon City Police District, Northern Police District, Eastern Police Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 3 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL District, and Souther Police District, for internal security operations and to reinforce/support territorial police units in public safety operations, law enforcement operations, and special police operations. h. Force Commander — refers to the commanding officer of a Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB), District Mobile Force Battalion (DMFB), Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), City Mobile Force Company (CMFC), and Provincial Mobile Force Platoon (PMFP). i. Internal Security Operation (ISO) — refers to activities designed to preserve internal security against insurgents, secessionists, and terrorists. It includes community defense operations, intelligence, combat, military and civil relations, legal offensives, police internal security operations, and psychological operations. (Reference: Joint Armed Forces of the Philippines-Philippine National Police Rules and Regulations Implementing EO No. 546, series of 2006) j. Law Enforcement Operations — refer to the service of Warrant of Arrest, implementation of Search Warrant, enforcement of visitorial powers of the Chief, Philippine National Police and Unit Commanders, Anti-lilegal Drugs Operation, Anti-legal Gambling Operations, _Anti-lliegal Logging Operations, Anti-lilegal Fishing Operations, Anti-Camapping Operations, Anti-Kidnapping Operations, Anti-Cyber Crime Operations and similar operations that are conducted to enforce laws, statutes, executive orders, and ordinances. (Reference: Revised PNP Operational Procedures) k. Operational Control — the authority delegated to a Commander to direct the assigned PNP Mobile Force Battalion, Company or Platoon so that it may accomplish specific missions or tasks and to deploy necessary Battalion/Companies/Platoons/Teams and retain or assign tactical control of the same. |. PNP Mobile Forces (PMFs) — is a general and collective term for mobile reaction units established in all Police Regional Offices (PROs), Police District Offices, Police Provincial Offices (PPOs) and City Police Offices (CPOs) for internal security operations and to reinforce/support territorial police units in public safety operations, law enforcement operations, and special police operations. This includes the Special Action Force. m. Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) ~ formerly named Provincial Public Safety Company (PPSC). It refers to a company-size mobile reaction unit of a Police Provincial Office for intemal security operations and to reinforce/support territorial police units in public safety operations, law enforcement operations, and special police operations. n. Provincial Mobile Force Platoon (PMFP) — formerly named Provincial Public Safety Platoon (PPSP). It refers to a platoon-size mobile reaction ‘Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 4 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL unit in a province that does not require the composition and full complement of a Provincial Mobile Company for internal security operations and to reinforce/support territorial police units in public safety operations, law enforcement operations, and special police operations. 2 .. Public Safety Operations — refer to the conduct of search, rescue and retrieval operations, fire drills, earthquake drills, and similar operations that promote public safety. (Reference: Revised PNP Operational Procedures) P . Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMEB) — formerly named Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB). It refers to a battalion-size mobile reaction unit of a Police Regional Office for internal security operations and to reinforce/support the provincial, city, and municipal police units for public safety operations, law enforcement operations, and special police operations. q. Special Police Operations - operations which include checkpoint operation, roadblock operation, civil disturbance management operation, police assistance in the enforcement of demolition, eviction, injunction and similar orders, police assistance in the implementation of final court order and order from quasi-judicial bodies, hostage situation, visit, board search and seizure onboard marine vessels and similar police operations that are conducted by police units with specialized training on the peculiarity of the mission or purpose. (Reference: Revised PNP Operational Procedures) r. Team — refers to the smallest tactical unit in a platoon of a mobile force. It is usually an eight-man composition of PNP elements which is similar to a military squad. 6. GUIDELINES: This MC shall apply to all PMFs, otherwise known as maneuver groups of the PNP which were created by virtue of Section 32 of the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of RA No. 6975, as amended by RA No. 8551. This shall not apply to the PNP Presidential Security Force Unit under the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) which provides assistance and support to the Presidential Security Group of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in maintaining the security within the perimeter and surroundings of Malacariang Palace and other engagement areas of the President within Metro Manila. i a. General Guidelines: 1) The adoption of standard nomenciatures is imperative, especially for mission-based units. In this regard, the nomenciatures of the PMFs shall conform to the categories of police operations as provided under the Revised PNP Operational Procedures (POP). ‘Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups ‘Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 5 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL As defined in the Revised POP, “Public Safety Operations” include search, rescue and retrieval operations, fire drills, earthquake drils, and similar operations that promote public safety. The nomenclature of the PNP Public Safety Forces as provided for under NHQ-PNP MC No. 2017-063 shall be adopted as follows: (a) Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB) (b) District Mobile Force Battalion (DMFB) (©) Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) (d) Provincial Mobile Force Platoon (PMFP) (e) City Mobile Force Company (CMFC) 2) In order to avoid confusion during joint operations, the Regional Mobile Forces (outside NCR) and its organizational subdivisions are named as follows: Regio: Police Mobil Regional | _Force Maneuver Companies Office | Battalion (RMFB) 1 RMFe1 | 101* | 102 | 103% | 104 | 105" 2 RMFB2 | 201% | 2024 | 203 | 204" | 205 3 RMFe3 | 301% | 302% | 303¢ | 304" | 305 4A RMFB4A | 401A | 402A | 403%A | 404™A | 405" A 48 RMFB4B | 4018 | 4028 | 403¢B | 404"B | 405*B RMFBS | s01* | 502% | 503% | sog® | 505% 5 6 RMFB6 | 601* | 602% | 603% | 6o4> | 60s 7 RMFB7 | 701" | 702 | 703% | 704" | 705m 8 9 RMFBB | 801* | soz | so3* | so4m | sosm RMFBO 901% 902" 903% 904" 905" 10 RMFB10 | 1001* | 1002% | 1003% | 1004" | 1005 1 RMFB11 | 1101 | 1102% | 1103¢ | 1104" | 4105" 12 RMFB12 | 1201 | 1202% | 1203¢ | 1204" | 1205" ‘Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 6 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL 3 RMFB13 | 1301" | 1302 | 1309¢ | 1304” | 1305" par |RMFB14-A| 140tea | t402~a | t40a%a | t404ma | 14050 RMFB14-B | 1401*B | 14028 | 1403¢B | 1404%B | 1405"B cor | RmFB15 | ts01* | 1502 | 1503¢ | 1504 | 1505" 3) The RMFB, NCRPO and its organizational subdivisions are named as follows: Regional Companies a Mobi Force Public Safety | Technical Rapid Battalion ‘Support Deployment te01st- 106th | 607th | 1608th-1609th NCRPO | RMFB16 ‘Companies Company | Companies 4) Likewise, the nomenclatures of District Mobile Force Battalions (DMFBs) of the Police District Offices, Provincial Mobile Force Companies (PMFCs) of the Provincial Police Offices and City Mobile Force Companies (CMFCs) of the City Police Offices shall be descriptive of their respective operational jurisdictions. Henceforth, the nomenclatures of these mobile forces and its organizational ‘subdivisions are as follows: a) NCR District Mobile Force Battalions District Companies res Mobile Rab -olic Force District | FO? | Deployment Public Safety Quezon | gopp tstCoy | 2ndCoy | ard coy | 4th Coy | Gity Police | re acrp acrp | acpom| acrb District MFB MFB FB MFB Manila 2nd Coy | 3rd Coy | 4th Coy Police Meise tet Oy Me MPD MPD. MPD District ae a MFB Mra | MFB Northen | pp 1stCoy | 2ndCoy | 3rd Coy | Ath Coy Police NPD NPD NPD | NPD District ble MFB MFB MFB MFB Eastem a 1stCoy | 2ndCoy | 3rdCoy | 4th Coy Police EPD EPD EPD | EPD District oe MFB MFB MFB MFB Southem | spp 1stCoy | 2ndCoy | 3rdCoy | 4th Coy Police SPD SPD spp | SPD District ne MFB MFB mrp | MFB ‘Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 7 of 21 CONFID ENTIAL b) Provincial Mobile Force Companies Police Provincial Fistoene Provincial Mobile {Technical Office Company | support Maneuver locos Norte Ilocos Norte | Provincial 1 aa | ge 4 PPO Mobile Force | Platoon | Platoon | Platoon | Platoon Company Bulacan Bulacan —_| Provincial 1 ae | ga 4 PPO Mobile Force | Platoon | Platoon | Platoon | Platoon Company Davao del Norte D Ness) | Provincial wt | oe | ge | gm Mobile Force | Platoon | Platoon | Platoon | Platoon Company ©) City Mobile Force Companies ! PI City Mobile steed : Force Technical one ;ompany cacot uver Santiago aap eae, 4s 2nd ge ae CPO Company’ | Platoon | Platoon | Platoon | Ptatoon Davao City Davao a baad Pad Fa _— Mobile Force CPO Company,” | Platoon | Platoon | Platoon | Platoon Zamboanga Zamboang | City Mobile 1 aa | ge ae acPO Force Platoon | Platoon | Platoon | Platoon Company 5) The Directors/Commanders, APCs shall exercise operational control over the RMFBs, excluding NCRPO-RMFB, and its subordinate units operating under their respective areas of jurisdiction while the Regional Directors, PROs shall exercise administrative supervision over its RMFB. Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups ‘Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 8 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL 6) The PMFCs, PMFPs and CMFCs shall be placed under the administrative supervision and operational control of the Provincial Directors, PPOs or City Directors, CPOs, as the case may be. Likewise, the NCR DMFBs shall be placed under the administrative supervision and operational control of the NCR Police District Directors. 7) All Police Commissioned Officers (PCOs) who will be designated to the positions of Force Commander; Company Commander; and Platoon Leader shall satisfy the completion of any of the following trainings: a) SAF Commando Course; b) Force Reconnaissance Course; c) Scout Ranger Course; or d) Special Forces Course. i The designated Force Commander, RMFB shall also satisfy the completion of the Operations Officers Management Course (OOMC). 8) Organization and Functions of the RMFB. a) Each PRO shall be authorized to maintain one Regional Mobile Force Battalion, with official acronym “RMFB", which shall conduct internal security operations and reinforce/support the police units under the area of jurisdiction of the PRO concemed in public safety operations, special police operations, and law enforcement operations. The PRO-BAR may maintain its two existing RMFBs in view of the enactment of the Bangsamoro Organic Law which expanded the regional jurisdiction. b) The RMFB shall be organized as reflected in Annex A hereof. It shall be headed by a PCO with the rank of Police Colonel who shall be called “Force Commander.” ©) The RMFB shall perform the following functions: (1) Conduct internal security operations against insurgents, secessionists, and terrorists as an independent unit or part of a larger force; (2) Conduct law enforcement operations against threat groups/ i organized crime groups, and other lawless elements; (3) Conduct long-range reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition; (4) Establish and support a Forward Operations Base whenever the need for such arises for tactical advantage, in coordination ‘Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 9 of 21 d) e) CONFIDENTIAL with the units of the AFP deployed within the area of responsibility of the PRO concerned; (6) Conduct public safety operations, civic assistance operations (during disasters, natural calamities or emergency operations), and other similar operations that promote public safety; (6) Provide operational support to the PPO and police stations within the region as directed by the Director/Commander, APC concemed; (7) Conduct border control, special police operations, other law enforcement operations in support and in coordination with the concerned Provincial Director, PPO and Chief of Police, City/Municipal Police Stations; and (8) Perform other operational tasks as directed by the Director/Commander, APC concerned. The RMEB shall be composed of six Support Staff and Operating Units. Each RMFB shall maintain one Technical Support Company and five Maneuver Companies, with three Platoons in each Company. The NCRPO, RMFB shall likewise be maintained and placed under the administrative supervision and operational control of the Regional Director, NCRPO. It shall be headed by a PCO with the rank of Police Colonel, who shall be called ‘Force Commander.” Further, it shall perform the following functions and shall be organized as shown in Annex B hereof: (1) Conduct internal security operations against insurgents, secessionists, and terrorists as an independent unit or part of a larger force; (2) Conduct law enforcement operations against threat groups! organized crime groups, and other lawless elements; (3) Conduct long-range reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition; (4) Establish and support a Forward Operations Base whenever the need for such arises for tactical advantage, in coordination with the units of the AFP deployed within the area of responsibility of the NCRPO; ‘Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 10 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL (5) Conduct public safety operations, civic assistance operations (during disasters, natural calamities or emergency operations), and other similar operations that promote public safety; (6) Conduct border control, special police operations, and other law enforcement operations in support and in coordination with the police units under the jurisdiction of NCRPO as directed by the Regional Director, NCRPO; and (7) Perform other tasks as directed by the Regional Director, NCRPO. 9) Organization and Functions of the DMFB: a) Each NCR Police District shall be authorized to maintain one District Mobile Force Battalion, with official acronym “DMFB", which shall be responsible for the conduct of intemal security operations and shall reinforce/support the NCR Police Stations in public safety operations, special police operations, and law enforcement operations. b) The NCR DMFB shall be organized as reflected in Annex C hereof. It shall be headed by a PCO with the rank of Police Colonel who shall be called ‘Force Commander.” The NCR DMFBs shall be placed under the administrative ‘supervision and operational control of the NCR Police District Directors. c) The DMFB shall perform the following functions: (1) Conduct internal security operations against insurgents, secessionists, and terrorists as an independent unit or part of a larger force; (2) Conduct law enforcement operations against threat groups/ organized crime groups, and other lawless elements; ! (3) Conduct surveillance and target acquisition; (4) Establish and support a Forward Operations Base whenever the need for such arises for tactical advantage, in coordination with the units of the AFP deployed within the area of responsibility of the NCR District concerned; (5) Conduct public safety operations, civic assistance operations (during disasters, natural calamities or emergency operations), and other similar operations that promote public safety; ‘Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 11 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL (6) Conduct border control, special police operations, and other law enforcement operations in support and in coordination with the police units under the jurisdiction of the NCR Police District concerned as directed by the District Director, NCR Police District concerned; (7) Provide police presence (visibility) in places of convergence and vital installations in support to the police stations within the area of jurisdiction of the NCR Police District concerned; and (8) Perform other tasks as directed by the District Director, NCRPO Police District. 10) Organization and Functions of the PMFC: a) Each PPO shall be authorized to maintain one to two Provincial Mobile Force Company with official acronym “PMFC’, to conduct intemal security operations and reinforce/support the police stations within the area of jurisdiction of the concerned PPO in public safety operations, special police operations, and law enforcement operations. b) A PMFC shall be organized as reflected in Annex D hereof. It shall be placed under the administrative supervision and ‘operational control of the Provincial Director, PPO. c) The PMFC shall be headed by a PCO with the rank of Police Lieutenant Colonel who shall be called “Force Commander’. d) The PMFC shall perform the following functions: (1) Conduct internal security operations against insurgents, secessionists, and terrorists as an independent unit or part of a larger force; (2) Conduct law enforcement operations against threat groups/ organized crime groups and other lawless elements; (3) Conduct long-range reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition; (4) Establish and support a Forward Operations Base whenever the need for such arises for tactical advantage, in coordination with the units of the AFP deployed within the area of responsibility of the PPO concerned; ‘Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo." CONFIDENTIAL Page 12 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL (6) Conduct public safety operations, civic assistance operations (during disaster, natural calamities, or emergency operations), and other similar operations that promote public safety, (6) Augment police stations that are identified to be prone to communists/terrorists atrocities; i (7) Provide police presence (visibility) in support to the anti-crime | programs undertaken by police stations when so directed by ‘the Provincial Director, PPO; (8) Conduct border control, special police operations and other law enforcement operations in support of the police stations within the area of jurisdiction of the province as directed by the Regional Director, PRO and/or the Provincial Director, PPO; and (9) Perform other tasks as directed by the Regional Director, PRO and/or the Provincial Director, PPO. | e) A PMEFC shall have a standard strength of 171 personnel consisting of four platoons with 34 personnel in each platoon. 1 ’ Organization and Functions of the PMFP: a) Two PMFPs shall be established in a province that does not require the composition and full complement of a PMFC. The ! PMFP shall conduct internal security operations and reinforce/support territorial police units in public safety operations, special police operations, and law enforcement operations. b) The Provincial Mobile Force Platoon, with official acronym “PMFP,.” shall be organized as reflected in Annex E hereof. It shall be headed by a PCO with the rank of Police Major who shall be called ‘Force Commander’. 2 The PMFPs shall perform the following functions: (1) Conduct internal security operations against insurgents, secessionists, and terrorists as an independent unit or part of a larger force; (2)Conduct law enforcement operations against threat groups/organized crime groups and other lawiess elements; (3) Conduct long-range reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition; Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 13 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL (4) Establish and support a Forward Operations Base whenever the need for such arises for tactical advantage, in coordination with the units of the AFP deployed within the area of responsibility of the PPO concemed; (5) Conduct public safety operations, civic assistance operations (during disasters, natural calamities or emergency operations), and other similar operations that promote public safety; (6) Augment police stations that are identified to be prone to communists/terrorists atrocities; (7) Provide police presence (visibility) in support to the anti-crime programs undertaken by police stations when so directed by the Provincial Director, PPO; (8) Conduct border control, special police operations and other law enforcement operations in support of the police stations within the area of jurisdiction of a Province as directed by the Regional Director, PRO andlor the Provincial Director, PPO; and (9) Perform other tasks as directed by the Regional Director, PRO and/or the Provincial Director, PPO. 12) Organization and Functions of the CMFC: a) Each CPO shall be authorized to maintain one City Mobile Force Company, with official acronym “CMFC," to conduct internal security operations and to reinforce/support the territorial police stations in public safety operations, special police operations and law enforcement operations. ACMFC shall be organized as reflected in Annex F hereof. It shall be headed by a PCO with the rank of Police Lieutenant Colonel who shall be called “Force Commander.” The CMFCs shall perform the following functions: (1) Conduct internal security operations against insurgents, secessionists and terrorists as an independent unit or part of a larger force; (2) Conduct law enforcement operations against threat groups/organized crime groups and other lawless elements; (3) Conduct long-range reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition; Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 14 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL (4) Establish and support a Forward Operations Base whenever the need for such arises for tactical advantage, in coordination with the units of the AFP deployed within the area of responsibility of the CPO concemed; (8) Conduct public safety operations, civic assistance operations (during disaster, natural calamities or emergency operations) and other similar operations that promote public safety; (6) Augment police stations that are identified to be prone to communists/terrorists atrocities; (7) Provide police presence (visibility) in support to the anti-crime programs undertaken by the CPO when so directed by the City Director, CPO; (8) Conduct border control, special police operations and other law enforcement operations in support of the police stations within the area of jurisdiction of a CPO as directed by the Regional Director, PRO andior the City Director, CPO; and (9) Perform other tasks as directed by the Regional Director, PRO and/or the City Director, CPO. b. Specific Guidelines: 1) Asa general rule, the PMFC shall be forward deployed to the center of gravity. The Provincial Director, PPO is authorized to temporarily preposition, for tactical reasons, appropriate number of platoons elsewhere within his jurisdiction, subject to the approval of the Regional Director, PRO concerned. The Company Commander, PMFC may establish a Forward Operations Base (with a minimum of 34-man Platoon) near the center of gravity of threat groups. 2) No piecemeal employment/deployment of the RMFBs or PMFCs in Geographically-Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) shall be allowed. In urban areas, the PMF can deploy an 8-man Team to support the police stations and in the conduct of PCR activities. The integrity of the said units shall be maintained in order not to dissipate their operational effectiveness. Accordingly, the smallest size of a formation shall be at least a 34-man platoon, provided that it is within reinforcing or supporting distance from a RMFB, PMFC, or CMFC operating in the area. ‘Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups ‘Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 15 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL 3) The RMFBs, DMFBs, PMFCs or CMFCs may be deployed outside their area of responsibility upon orders of the Chief, PNP. The PMFs may further operate jointly with other RMFBs and PMFCs, Special Action Force or units of the AFP. Along this line, the provisions of the AFP-PNP “Revised Joint Implementing Rules and Regulations (RJIRR) to Executive Order No. 546, series of 2006 should be adhered to during the conduct of operations with the AFP units. Moreover, during the conduct of operations that traverse regional boundaries, the provisions of NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2009-008 dated May 18, 2009 should be strictly followed particularly on the functional relationship of APCs and the PROs, such as: a) Area Police Commands The APCs shall supervise and control police operations against terrorists, insurgents, and criminals during operations that traverse regional boundaries. The day-to-day operations within local boundaries shall be the responsibility of the Regional Directors, PROs through the RMF. b) Police Regional Offices (1) The Regional Directors of PROs shall continue to supervise police operations for the maintenance of peace and order, prevention and control of crimes solely affecting their respective areas of responsibility; and (2) Update and provide information/reports to Director! Commander, APC concerned on the existence of any trans- regional crimes or lawless groups operating in the area. 4) In cases where a situation in an area cannot be contained within the capability of the DMFB/PMFC/PMFP/CMFC, the companies or platoons from the RMFB shall be deployed by the Director/Commander, APC concemed. In such cases, the command and control of such operations shall remain with the District Director, District Police Office/Provincial Director, PPO/or City Director, CPO who has the jurisdiction over the affected province or city, unless the Director/Commander, APC or Regional Director, PROINCRPO directs the Force Commander, RMFB to take over the operation. 5) The RMFBs, DMFBs, PMFCs, PMFPs or CMFCs may not always be at full strength (please find Annex G hereof for the Amended Distribution/Authorized Strength of the PMFs). When the situation demands for proactive or immediate operational support and with prior coordination and consultation with the Director/ Commander, APC concemed, the Regional Directors, PROs shall exercise Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups ‘Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 16 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL discretion to realign, upgrade, or downgrade the personnel complement of the RMFBs, DMFBs, PMFCs, PMFPs or CMFCs within their respective jurisdictions, as the case may be. Provided that, the realignment of the PMFs shall not exceed the total maximum authorized personnel complement for a certain region. If the personnel complement of any PMFs exceeded their maximum authorized strength, the PRO concemed shall provide the corresponding equipage and fund support until such time that the request for additional personnel and needed resources are approved by the Chief, PNP. Appropriate weekly reports on the disposition of RMFBs, DMFBs, PMFCs, PMFPs and CMFCs shall be submitted by the Directors/Commanders, APCs and Regional Directors, PROs to the Chief, PNP (thru: TDCO and TDO) 6) The following rules shall be observed in the realignment of the PMFs: a) Keep key positions of the PMFs/Companies/ Platoons occupied by competent personnel; b) The chain of command shall always be followed; and c) The most potent weapons shall be secured at all times. 7) APPO may establish additional PMFC provided that: a) The Regional ISO Validation Committee shall convene and assess the need for additional PMFC depending upon the peace and order situation, internal security condition, as well as other considerations like geographical jurisdiction, terrain configuration, and peculiar security needs of a province and shall submit necessary recommendation/s to the Directorate for Operations. b) The Directorate for Operations (DO) shall evaluate the recommendations of the Regional ISO Validation Committee and submit the result of its evaluation for approval of the Chief, PNP (through the National ISO Validation Committee). 8) No elements from the PMFs shall be detailed as protective security of government officials or VIPs nor render security services to vital installations of the govemment or private establishments in the province or locality. 9) In order to avoid confusion and duplication of functions, the existing units created by the heads of PNP offices/units without prior approval of the Chief, PNP and the National Police Commission like Special Operations Group, Task Forces and others shall cease to exist upon approval of this MC. ‘Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 17 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL 10) The PNP ISO Validation Committee, chaired by The Deputy Chief, PNP for Operations, shall continue to exist and perform the following functions: a) Determine and resolve issues concerning PMFs and recommend to the Chief, PNP appropriate measures to sustain the operations of the PMFs; b) Evaluate and monitor the operational readiness of PMFs nationwide in carrying out their mandates particularly on the suppression of Communist Terrorists Groups (CTGs) and other threat groups; °) Decide on the recommendations of the Director for Operations (TDO) based on the results of operational review and periodic organizational audit of the PMFs nationwide; and dj Submit to the Chief, PNP necessary measure/s for the capability enhancement of the PMFs. 1 The APCs shall create their respective ISO Validation Committee to be chaired by the Deputy Directors/Commanders, APCs. The Committee shall perform the following functions: a) Ensure operational readiness of their respective PMFs in carrying out their mandates; and prompt release of funds as well as its proper utilization of resources; b) Conduct quarterly meeting to evaluate and assess the capabilities of their respective PMFs in terms of manpower (strength and competence), financial support, firepower, mobility, equipage, other logistics support; c) Submit necessary recommendations or appropriate measures to the concerned RD, PRO based on the results of operational review and audit of PMFs of their region. 12) Regular border control operations on entry/exit points and Main Supply Routes (MSR) shall be conducted by at least two Maneuver Teams from the PMFC/s concerned depending on the security threat. 13) Table Top Exercises (TTX), Simulation Exercises (SIMEX), Crisis Emergency Response Exercise (CEREX) and Communication Exercises (COMMEX) shall be conducted quarterly by the PMFCs or as may deemed necessary. ‘Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups ‘Life is Beautitul... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo." CONFIDENTIAL Page 18 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL c. Responsibilities: 1) TDO shall supervise the implementation of this MC and shall designate the Chief, Internal Security Operations Division, DO to act as the Head Secretariat of the PNP ISO Validation Committee; 2) For purposes of economy and precluding duplication of efforts, the PNP Mobile Forces Audit Team (PMFAT) shall be created by the DO with the Executive Officer, DO as Chairperson and representatives from DI, DL, DPCR, DC, DPL, and DHRDD as Team members. The PMFAT shall be responsible for the conduct of periodic organizational audit of the PMFs. The results of the said audit shall form part of the evaluation of PMFs to be conducted periodically by the PNP ISO Validation Committee. 3) Detailed implementing directives shall be formulated by DPRM and DO for approval of the Chief, PNP pertaining to the tour of duty and transfer of Police Non-Commissioned Officers exclusively recruited for RMFs and lateral entrants (except those appointed for the Technical Services of the PNP and those who were once assigned and rendered duties at PMFs). 4) The DPRM, in coordination with DO, shall formulate and implement a 5-year Manpower Build-Up for ISO Enhancement Program to include an appropriate directive on placement, promotion, and maximum tour of duty of personnel to be assigned in the PMFs. 5) The Directorate for Logistics, in coordination with the Directorate for Plans, shall update the Table of Equipment and Allowance (TEA) for the PMFs and submit the same for approval of the Chief, PNP and the NAPOLCOM. Other requirements of the PMFs shall be included in the PNP Capability Enhancement Program. 6) The Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine Development shall update the program of instructions for ISO training courses, conduct appropriate training and formulate Operating Manuals/doctrines for the PMFs, SWAT, and EOD Teams, in coordination with the DO and the APCs. 7) The Regional Directors, PROs may adopt an implementation scheme to ensure that ongoing operations will not be hampered and the security requirements will not be compromised with the new organizational adjustments on PMFs. Appropriate progress/ compliance reports shall be submitted within five days from the effectivity of this MC to the Chief, PNP (thru: TDCO and TDO). ‘Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 18, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 19 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL d. Coordinating Instructions: 1) In order to address the depleted personnel strength of the PMFs, the enhancement of internal security operations (or 1SO ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM) shall be given priority in the budget program/appropriations and in the recruitment of PNP uniformed personnel in succeeding years; 2) Necessary support for personnel, logistics, funds, and other requirements of the RMFBs operationally controlled by the APCs shall be initially sourced from the existing resources of the Mobile Forces of the PROs; and 3) The pertinent provisions of this MC shall be promptly complied with and implemented by the heads of offices concerned and the Commanders of the PMFs. 7. SANCTION: The Heads of Offices and PNP Unit Commanders who violate the provisions of this MC shall be administratively charged. 8. REPEALING CLAUSE: All PNP policies, directives and issuances which are inconsistent with the provisions of this MC are deemed rescinded or modified accordingly. 9. EFFECTIVITY: This MC shall be implemented on a provisional status until such time that approval of the same is confirmed by the NAPOLCOM. Distribution: CPNP trrs'22 092048 Cc -Staff a ims Bsn bos, cee MDIIILUII Cmor, APCs D, NSUs ‘SPA to the SILG $092048 Annexes: A - Amended Functional Chart, Organizational Chart, and Staffing Pattern of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB) Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circuler No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups ‘Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 20 of 21 CONFIDENTIAL B - Amended Functional Chart, Organizational Chart, and Staffing Pattern of the NCRPO Regional Mobile Force Battalion (NCRPO-RMFB) - Amended Functional Chart, Organizational Chart, and Staffing Pattern of the NCR Police District Mobile Force Battalion (DMFB) D — Amended Functional Chart, Organizational Chart, and Staffing Pattern of the Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) E - Amended Functional Chart, Organizational Chart, and Staffing Pattern of the Provincial Mobile Force Platoon (PMFP) F — Amended Functional Chart, Organizational Chart, and Staffing Pattern of the City Mobile Force Company (CMFC) G —- Amended Distribution/Authorized Strength of the PNP Mobile Forces Subject: Amending NHQ-PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2017-063 dated October 16, 2017 Providing the Guidelines and Procedures on the Rationalization of the PNP Mobile Groups “Life is Beautiful... Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” CONFIDENTIAL Page 21 of 21 ANNEX A to NHQ-PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NUMBER 2023-004 dated January 13, 2023 PROPOSED FUNCTIONAL CHART REGIONAL MOBILE FORCE BATTALION (RMFB) OFFICE OF THE FORCE COMMANDER, 1, Direct, command and control the Battalion and attached elements in undertaking he following: ‘2. Conduct of internat security operation against insurgents, secessionists and terrorals as an independent unit or part of| 2 larger force; ». Conduct oflaw enforcement operations agains threat groups! ‘organized crime groups and other lawiess elements; €. Conduct ofiong-range reconnaissance, survelance and target ‘acqulstion; 4. Establishment and supporting @ Forward Operations Base whenever the need for such arises for tactical advantage, in ‘coordination with the units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines within the area of responsibly, . Conduct of public safety operations, civic assistance ‘operations during disaster, natural calamiles or emergency epeatins nd other smi operations tat rometes pubic safety: {. Perform in suppor to the Potce Provincial Office and Police ‘Stations within the egion as directed by the Regional Director, Police Regional Office; {9. Conduct of border contro! and special police operations ther Jaw enforcement operations in eupport and In coordination withthe concemed Provincial Director, Potce Provincial Office ‘and Chet of Potice Ctyitunlcipal Police Station. Develop, organize, and train organic personnel inthe furtherance ‘of assigned mission. 3. Perform other tasks as directed by the RD, PRO. COMPANES: Conduct intemal security operations against dissidents and other forms of lawlessness 2s an independent unit or part of a larger force. Assist during civic actions, search and rescue operations, disaster relief operations, other natural calamities and emergency situation and other similar operation that promotes pubic safety. Conduct special police operation as define in revised PNP operational procedure. ‘Assist in law enforcement operation in ‘support with the anticriminalty campaign ‘of other unitsofice as drected by the Force ‘Commander. Respond to crisis incidents Involving explosive materials. 3. Conduct assessment, neutralization, and safe disposition of manufactured and improvised explosive devices and materials. PMGENBERNARDMBANAC. ‘operations of EOD/KS facility including the equipment and working dogs ‘acquired from the govemment and forelgn donors. 8, Plan the proficiency training among the personnel wih EODIKE trainings. ‘9, Maintain the operations of Special Weapons. ‘and Tactics (SWAT) Teams including the equipments and regular reftesher to maintain the team integrty that can respond to any ‘eventuality requiring close quarter battle. 10Provids ‘management operation as directed by the Regional Director. ‘1.Provides police presence in supprot with local police stations as directed by Regional Director, PRO. '12.Perform other tasks as directed by the Force ‘Commander, RMF. Page 1 of 2 Pages ANNEX A to NHQ-PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NUMBER 2023-004 dated January 13, 2023 PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND STAFFING PATTERN REGIONAL MOBILE FORCE BATTALION (RMFB) 2 so OFFICE OF THE : FORCE COMMANDER 1 FORGE COMMANDER cot 2 Comvervsecurmy thptise (hese 1 -ACTIONPNCOMESSENGER - asg 1 DEP FORCE COMMANDER = PLICOL Ubanveusecunmy then 1 -Fonce E80 reas SUPPORT] STAFF w [a [Tso 1 30 (iar reales FINANCE wer | oreranons| [ivesticarion] | cas mass Sy, | SES eae , RS, a HERS modes LMGERES is [18 Seco) ns }anesroare ike’ Ss igen Hansen aie a™ ecaaamee Sane Ses ieee Tet “PSO Toro PNS PSD operaTinG | UNITS i; Ty 5X7] sx1140 TSTTO6TH MANEUVER COMPANIES (RECAPULATION: as Pouce COMSNEDOFFR oT 5 X1-COMPANY CMDR: COMPANY ESPO POMS 5 X 1- DEP COY CMDR POL - 1 Higamnesenco “way $44.88 SONS fac: a Om he me ‘sTPLATOON E00 PLATOONT 8 x1-MESSENGER a. of 1 -PLATOONLEADER —_-FOPT a x4 ADU OFF CER cas Tcastrecrogn aver “per’ $ X1-Abu ore roaircos- “a7 Aomootesro Rg 2 eowsecmem — “ancy 5 Xt (Serres POLICE NON.COMSNED OFFR 2 cRetonoch SEE Agmon eo Omvens PRCTOORAINER -()Poa ms - 6 2 BOUT aon “BE = 7 2 - INVESTIGATOR! 5 X1-FINANCE PNCO a BOMB TECHNICIAN = @)PCpL Linseed z 2 - DRIVERS: = (2) Pat 5 X1-OPN OFFICER, PASg = a ScAtnoweuco “ren Xero cone "rows fp EXEReeAbmenco —eyt for > x _O PLATOON Wa PLATOON? Scat pues “is mo: Ot SE IMEST Pao "Blau = 1 -puaroowieoeR — -port wr L xcaseemuancer “OPES0 5 xaptaroonaPeRconPanY Toi PNCOs- 9 HANDLERS = (12) PCpL PLATOON COMPOSITION (34-Man Platoon) TOTAL - -~ “Abe 1-PusTooNuEAceR = port 3 sno puaroon" {RaTeosewon wc [Fea a {- PuooNLeADER —-foeT oun TEAMS PERPLATOON fe ‘1 = ASSTPLATOON LEADER - PSMS- ene =— td axtTeanieroer Four tT PER PLATOON ET TEAMoen ‘Scar axvtamucoen —— -tusy SS TEAIMENER TET oon Bey ‘ctexuenmen =" pet 4X 3-TEAM MEMBER = @) Pat eee + Dela fom the PNP Expl ties Grance Depesel and ani (EOD) Grup. Sr Platoon of he TSC shat be composed of ine Spec ay Sond Tacles’Emargensy PMGEN BERNARD BANAC Pad TPL Sasa Teare Page 2 of 2 Pages ANNEX B to NHQ-PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NUMBER 2023-004 dated January 13, 2023 PROPOSED FUNCTIONAL CHART NCRPO REGIONAL MOBILE FORCE BATTALION (NCRPO-RMFB) OFFICE OF THE FORCE COMMANDER, 1. Direct, command, contr! the Battaion and attached elements in the accomplishment ofthe following tasks: ‘. Conduct of internal police operations against insurgents, secessionists and terrorsis as an independent unit or part of a larger force ». Conduct of law enforcement operations against threat groups! organized crime groups and other lawiess elements; ©. Conduct of long-range reconnaissance, surveltance and acquit; 4. Establishment and supporting a Forward Operations Base whenever the need for such arises for tactical advantage, in coordination with units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. deployed within AOR of NCRPO; €. Conduct of pubic safety operations, civic assistance operations (Guting disaster, natural calamities or emergency situations) and ‘other similar operations that promote public safely; and {Conduct of border contro, special police operations and other law enforcement operations in support and in coordination wih the Police Unis under the Jurisdiction of NCRPO as directed by the Regional Director, NCRPO. 2, Develop, organize, and train organic personnel inthe furtherance of ‘assigned mission. 8. Perform other tasks as directed by the RD, NCRPO. PUBLIC SAFETY COMPANIES. TECHNICAL, RAPID ‘SUPPORT DEPLOYMENT ‘COMPANY COMPANIES 4. Provide personnel for Civil Distur- sce Management (CDM) opera- Respond to css incidents involving 1. Conduel suppressive operations explosive materials. against dissidents and lawlessness ona. Geka eee ‘elements as an independent unit or 2. Conduct police operations against al and safe disposition of manufactured part ofa larger force. forms. of lawlessness as an and Improvised explosive devices 2. Perform as the primary counter independent unit or part of a larger and material. revolutionary warfare force of orca. 3. Maintain the operations of EOD/KS NCRPO. 3. Conduct Patrol operation within Metro faci including the equipment and 9. Conduct hostage rescue operations Manila in suppor to cime prevention working dogs acquired from the ‘and other special ‘effort of NCRPO. sgovemment and foreign donors. operation, 4. Render civic assistance during civic 4. Plan the proficiency training for the 4. Conducts evil assistance during civic Sie teterteed tics someeatrecenee a Atal cate ard emerge) 5: Provide nogoteter in hostage taking ar ealrfies Gn emergenoy 5 Aminesatatonconmanarnne & Erne vansporaion suppor lo 5 Oot ganze and win omic soneeimcmeaieats gsr ea ate ae fg s.etomonerasrersreansoree 7 Puts titaimededcanioE¥P Scnpishme’ of er anne FForee Commander, NCRPOMF. PMGENBERNARDMBANAC. {he conduct of potice operations. Force Commander, NCRPOMF. Page 1 of 5 Pages 6. Perform other task as directed by he 8. Perform other task as directed by the Force Commander NCRPOME, ‘sobed ¢ 30 z 88 vwan ‘OVNVE WCHVNEZENZOWd so, = avon @ ~OONd petreieg = Opa poustea soo" -TwLOL aNVHD id #28 -S00NaTEOL we - we oe: bd wre - O54 ah fend zw - shSd se SrOd ese ‘Su301440 G3NOISSI “NON 3ONOd et ~800g 1801 8 oe a debs Mo ivma b+ oona b+ M008 sus0u0 ‘GaNoISsINNOD 3or104 ROUTE = (His H18) (HD (His- 1s) ‘SaINVdHIOO ANYEWOO SaINVdWOO ANSWAO TEI. CIdve TWOINHOAL| Auaavsoriand waz [_ ce me € ons [29 ‘SUINA ONLLVAad0 yi cous Re aa saan utd sabsoma-o1 Sa) seat) Suan feat sssst- cn 2 Sea) POMS TE OPE ay es Gout! Growl) conus 2 or: Sooo: | ore eat) Sb ooanmar-s we Sue Mb aos couse ‘cio ' weal oasis Grea)- cout -¢ "al- ookimoras “+ iar wien wow sowoursee-1 Lbs- Sosa] uw eumot-1 “ans ioman-t Nua Sova -tWwet= “Aion sv | frouvousawy| | sommes sousoor] [svounaso] [cam | | maw ww T oT it ow T ORT T @ Tt T on T avs |:Diodans naa 04s 0408-1 fod: ununozenianua-+ yoantd= waanvNWoD 3040s 430+ #o4~ ooNdORNOSRIONESSAN-+ post) eet saaninoas-z pes anu na (cond NNW =1 woD3-—_waanwnn03 3080-4 USGNVWINOD 3OUOS ‘BHL 40301440 or z (g4WOdYON) NOMVLLVE 3ONOs SUEOW OdYON NYALLWd ONISSVLS GNV SYNLONULS TWNOILVZINVDHO GasOd0ud £202 ‘e} Arenuer peyep 00-£20Z NAGINNN UV INOUID WNGNVHOWAW dNd-OHN ° & XSNNV ANNEX B to NHQ-PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NUMBER 2023-004 dated January 13, 2023 PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND STAFFING PATTERN NCRPO MOBILE FORCE BATTALION (NCRPOMFB) 4ST TO 6TH COMPANIES 2 40 OFRCEGrTE cout OME Tamu ears me eee a Eien “Fat See ‘essen ame SUPPORT|STAFF we 7M ome : Hears = Be : Eeeeee SE ; Earache : ating i vemwcemes = "i : orenarinc |unrrs 1 330 1 33/0 1 330 4st 2ND 3RD PLATOON PLATOON PuAToON + RADON — ror AEE —ropt 1 ASRS tor LASERs Ae Mise aononco eke TRAGER co =r rounores routes rouse sxsamunen rie regen sx semwen EIR Eicen CAS eon Ebon ietewueie che Seat Petia ‘Aces Ce Sear iets teeeaieae Cpe eater TEC, SeoeEes ieceainews cS CRANE CR SXoEMMESS PMGENBERNARDMBANAC TPL Page 3 of 5 Pages RECAPULATION: POLICE COMSNED OFFR PMAL 4 ror 4 Ars 2 TotalPCOs- 7 POLICE NON-COMSNED OFFR Total PNCOS- 116 GRAND TOTAL 123 ANNEX B to NHQ-PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NUMBER 2023-004 dated January 13, 2023 PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND STAFFING PATTERN NCRPO MOBILE FORCE BATTALION (NCRPOMFB) TH COMPANY (Technical Support) 1 -COMPANY COMMANDER = PMAL 4 “COMPANYEXO Cpr 1 SCOMPANY ESO Spcws 4 “Locismics pco Pisa 2 ZAGTION PNCO +880 OPERATING | UNITS 2 4 1 28 1 3 7 1st ‘2ND a PLATOON* PLATOON" (E00) = PLATOON™ 1 -PUATOONLEADER = PPT 4. -PLATOONLEADER __-PCPT 1 = PLATOON LEADER ~PoPT 1 TASSTPLATOON LEADER “AT 4 XYASSTTEAMLEADER = (4)PSS9 41 ASSTPLATOONLEADER “PSUS 4 {PLATOONESPO PMs 12X2-TEAMMEMBER 2 “BOMBTECHNCIAN — “2)PMS9 Ko HANDLERS FOUR (a) TEAMS. 2 “RECORDER! PHOTOGRAPHER -()PCpt 4X 1-TEAMLEADER -Pwso 2 -EVIDENCE CUSTODIWN (2) PCpl 4 X-VASSTTEAMLEADER — “P589 2 “invesTGATOR | Tat BOMB TECHNICIAN 2 Ppt Pop 2 - DRIVERS Pat Cent 53 “ACTION PNCo. =) PCH 4X 1-TEAMMEMBER “PC ‘x SCTEAM MEMBER +°Cp 4X ACTEAM MEMBER Cat alle from the PNP Explosives Ordnance Disposal and Canine (EODIK9) Group 31d Platoon shall be composed ofthe Emergency Respanse/Hostage Negotiafon Teams RECAPULATION: POLICE COMSNED OFFR PMAL ror 2 a) TotPCOs- 3 POLICE NON-COMSNED OFFR pas - 0 Post PAS >t PMS 5 Psy 6 Por} 2 Pa) Total PNCOs- 37 Tol a0 OFRCUL: Dotallod PCO: 3 Dotalled PNCO: 42 Grand Tota: 85 PMGENBERNARDMBANAC. TPL Page 4 of 5 Pages ANNEX B to NHQ-PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NUMBER 2023-004 dated January 13, 2023 PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND STAFFING PATTERN NCRPO MOBILE FORCE BATTALION (NCRPOMFB) ‘8TH AND STH COMPANIES (Rapid Deployment) 2 (OFFICE OF THE ‘COMPANY COMMANDER ‘SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS PLATOON 4 PLATOONLEADER 17 PLATOON SENIOR PNCO FOUR (#) TEAMS. 4 XA-TEAMLEADER, ‘4X -VASST TEAMLEADER 4 X2.SNiPERS “4 X2-BREACHER 4 X1-0RIvER 2X VINTEL specuusT 4X cTACTICAL MEDIC: ‘OX CFRONT SECURITY ‘| XCREAR SECURITY PMGENBERNARD MBANAC -PcPr TPM er 1 = COMPANY COMMANDER 42 eovexo 17 cov Espo 27 ACTION PNCO 2- cOUMOPNCO 37 Logismies Prco -PMAL Pr Tews. Teypsus (PMs =) Pept “qyPchs PSS 2ND PLATOON ‘COUNTER TERRORISM PLATOON 4= PLATOON LEADER LATOON SENIOR PCO FOUR) TEAMS. 4X 1-TEAMLEADER 4X LASST TEAMLEADER: 4X 4-Leap scour 4X -NAMGATOR 4X TRADIO MAN ‘OcSMPER |CT-CONTACT MAN 4 xauscour Port Poms RECAPULATION: POLICE COMSNEDOFFR *a08 R88 Total PNCOs- 78 Grand Total- 90 Page 5 of 5 Pages ANNEX C to NHQ-PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NUMBER 2023-004 dated January 13, 2023 PROPOSED FUNCTIONAL CHART NCR DISTRICT MOBILE FORCE BATTALION (DMFB) (FOR MPD, QCPD, NPD, EPD AND SPD) OFFICE OF THE FORCE COMMANDER 4. Direct, command, control the Battalion and attached elements in the accomplishment of the folowing tasks: . Conduct of intemal security operations against insurgents, ‘secessionists and terrrists as an independent unit or pat of @ larger force: ». Conduct law enforcement operations against threat groups! organized crime groups and other lawless elements; . Conduct surveltance and target acquison; 4. Establishment and supporting @ Forward Operations Base ‘whenever the need for such arises for tactical advantage, in Coordination with unts ofthe Armed Forces of the Philippines } 3X tcASST ADMIN NCO Fegt———SPECIALWEAPONS ANDTACTCS TEAMS a. # 3 4¢-toownes eco irae Grows) 3 22. AeTON PCO (VERS) SxMreamuerner = (1)PSSq_ 3 X 4-ASST TEAM LEADER: ‘TouIPCOs- Ld (ew? 3 X2Gurens 3. X1- FINANCE PNCO- = PSMS- ‘NCO 2 X2.BREACHER 21-0PN oriceR

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