WHEREAS, the maintenance of peace and order and the safeguarding of our national security depend on an intelligent and periodic review and assessment of the military situation of the country;

WHEREAS, this could be enhanced by the collective and timely data and advice which could be provided by key military officers and officials concerned with these matters;

WHEREAS, it is imperative that the President be informed and advised on military matters from time to time so that needed policies could be formulated and implemented and that necessary measures could be taken to promote peace and order and protect our national security; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to create a council for the purpose.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby create the General Military Council to be composed of the following:

The President of the Philippines	Chairman
The Minister of National Defense	Member
The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines	Member
The Vice Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines	Member
The Commanding General, Philippine Army	Member
The Chief, Philippine Constabulary	Member
The Commanding General, Philippine Air Force	Member
The Flag Officer in Command, Philippine Navy	Member
The Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (J-1)	Member
The Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (J-2)	Member
The Deputy Chief of Staff for Operation (J-3)	Member
The Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistic (J-4)	Member
The Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans (J-5)	Member
The Deputy Chief of Staff for Comptrollership (J-6)	Member
The Deputy Chief of Staff for Home (J-7)	Member
The Adjutant General	Member
The Judge Advocate General	Member
The Surgeon General	Member
The Chief, Dental Service	Member
The Chief, Nurse Corps	Member
The Chief of Engineers	Member
The Provost Marshall	Member
The Chief of Chaplains	Member
The Chief of Communication Electronics	Member

Whenever the President calls a meeting of the Council, he may at his discretion include all field commanders, including provincial commanders, task force commanders, and regional commanders

The Council shall, from time to time, review the problems and status of our national security and other related military matters and shall submit its findings and recommendations to the President.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 30th day of September, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-eight.


By the President:

(SGD.) JACOBO C. CLAVE
Presidential Executive Assistant