Information about the Philippines Military force and army structure.

The Philippines is an island country located in Southeast Asia. The country's military power is based on a unified army called the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The AFP includes three main branches: army, navy and air force. The Armed Forces of the Philippines undertake the duties defined by the Constitution of the Philippines to protect the territorial integrity of the country, ensure internal security, and carry out national defense. The commander-in-chief of the AFP is the President of the country. The Philippine army constitutes the largest branch of the army forces. Land forces are responsible for protecting the country's territorial integrity, ensuring internal security and carrying out other military operations. Ground forces include infantry units, armored units and artillery units. The Philippine Navy is responsible for the country's maritime security and defense. Naval forces, coast guards operate a variety of ships and marine vessels such as frigates, patrol boats and submarines. Additionally, naval forces are responsible for protecting maritime borders, controlling maritime traffic, and combating threats such as maritime piracy. The Philippine Air Force is responsible for protecting the country's airspace and conducting air operations. Air forces conduct air defense, air transport and air support operations using fighter jets, helicopters and other aircraft. In addition to internal security operations, the Armed Forces of the Philippines also perform other missions such as responding to natural disasters, combating inhumane activities, and peace support operations. In addition, determining the country's defense policy and managing the defense budget are among the AFP's responsibilities. The Armed Forces of the Philippines also cooperates with other countries and participates in various military exercises and joint operations to maintain international peace and security. This is an important step to increase and modernize the Philippines' military power and strengthen its influence internationally.