The 5 Things Every PNP Applicant Needs to Know
The 5 Things Every PNP Applicant Needs to Know
Every
year, the Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted the regular and attrition
recruitment program to all aspiring police officer who possesses the
requirements under Republic
Act No. 8551.
After
complying with such requirements, PNP applicants must submit their folders to
their respective Police Regional Offices [Attn: Recruitment and Selection
Service (RSS)].
As
you’re now entering the PNP Camp to submit your PNP application folders or
processing your application, I suggest that you follow these 5 things every PNP
applicant needs to know.
1. Be mentally, physically, emotionally and financially prepared
There
are five phases in the PNP recruitment process:
a)
Initial Interview;
b) Neuro-Psychiatric Exam;
c)
Physical Agility Test;
d) Physical, Medical and Dental Examination; and
e) Final Interview.
Every
phase of the recruitment process, you must know how to adjust and budget your
time, money, and effort. If you’re currently working in a private company while
applying to the PNP, I suggest that you must file an appropriate leave of
absence in your company. Never Resign! Cause
you’re not sure yet!
Budget
your money especially during PMDE (MEDICAL) phase because PNP Doctors MAY
require the second opinion of your laboratory test result from other government-affiliated
clinics.
Why do you need to be emotionally and mentally prepared?
The application process
may run from 2-3 months depending on the number of applicants. Certain rules
may be implemented during the process such as “Prolex” or happy hour where an applicant must entertain their
co-applicants while waiting for the result – it can be a song/dance move or any skills.
2. The Buddy System
Meriam-Webster
defined Buddy System as a procedure of which two individuals, the “buddies”,
operate together as a single unit so that they can monitor and help each other.
Your
buddy is the one who will remind or caution you each time you made an
unnecessary movement inside the camp. Whether you jog, walk or run, your
movement should be synchronized with your buddy as it is part of the training.
Rule: Never leave your buddy even on personal necessities.
3. Learn the PNP Drills and Ceremonies
The
PNP has prescribed its drill regulations with the end goal of cultivating to
the full, alertness in the presence of mind of every police personnel, not only
during drill but at all times. (Ref: https://bit.ly/2DOY2jz)
The
drill consists of certain movements by which the police-type squad, platoon,
company or battalion is moved in an orderly manner from one formation to another
or from one place to another or both. These movements are executed with smartness,
order, and precision. Each individual in the squad, platoon, or company does
his part exactly as what he is supposed to do.
The
primary purpose of drill is to teach a precise and orderly way of doing things.
To
help understand the meaning of the basic drill terms, the following definitions
are included:
Cadence –
is the uniform rhythm by which a movement is executed or the number of steps or
counts per minute of which a movement is executed. Drill movements are normally
executed at the cadence of quick time or double time.
Double Time –
Cadence at a rate of 180 steps per minute.
Formation:
Arrangement of the elements of a unit in line, in column or any
other prescribed
manner.
Partial changes of direction: To
change the direction of a column by forty—five (45) degrees to the left or
right, the command is LIKO HATING-KANAN (KALIWA),
KAD. To execute a slight change of direction, the command PAGAWING KANAN (KALIWA), is given. The
guide or guiding elements move in the indicated direction, and the rest of the
unit follows.
To revoke a command: To
cancel a command that has not been carried out, or to start a movement
improperly begun from a halt the command, MANUMBALIK,
is given. On this command, the movement stops, and the men resume their former
position.
In
the command of execution for example, the words RAP, NA, KAD, TA and others are sometimes misused/interchanged as the commander
may opt to what he thinks is appropriate.
In
general, the word NA is used to
signal the command of execution except the following:
a)
TA – (Abbreviated SANDATA) manual of arms for rifles and
pistol, except for KALIS and TALIBONG, which fall under the general
rule.
b)
KAD – (Abbreviated LAKAD) from at rest to motion. Example:
PASULONG, KAD. For other commands given while in motion, the general rule
will apply. Example: LIKO SA KANAN, NA.
c)
TO – (Abbreviated HINTO) from motion to rest.
d)
RAP – (Abbreviated HARAP) in HANDA HARAP as literal
translation of READY FRONT.
e)
DA – (Abbreviated HUMANDA) for attention.
f)
NGA – (Abbreviated PAHINGA) in “TIKAS PAHINGA” or PARADE
REST.
4. Low Profile Attitude
They
say that “skills can be taught, but
attitude is forever.”
Most
human resource personnel hired an applicant based on attitude because
everything can be learned as long as you’re hardworking and willing to learn.
Research
has shown that your attitude is the most important aspect in defining how well
you do in life.
Applicants
are competitive during the application process which can lead to achievement
and academic bragging contests.
Maintain
that Low key attitude but keep an eye on the prize.
5. Failure is part of Success
If
you fail or your name is not on the list of recommended or candidates for oath-taking,
don’t worry just re-apply for the next quota as long as your age meets the aforementioned
requirement – you can still RE-APPLY.
Failure
is the greatest joy in life because it says so much about your character and it
adds so much to who you’re becoming. Love it for what it is, because if you did
not fail? You never be able to appreciate success.
Always Remember: Never stop trying. Never stop believing. Never give up. YOUR DAY WILL COME.