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  GENERAL FUNCTION:

     The AFP Command Center (AFPCC) is a facility manned by tri-service representation and complemented by combined selection of GHQ Joint/Special Staff offices/AFPSSUs during crises situations. The Center Services as the primary body that facilitates direction, coordination, supervision, control, monitoring and evaluation of current combat and AFP-controlled civil assistance operations.

   SPECIFIC FUNCTION:

     a. Monitors execution of plans and provides information and analysis of current operations that will serve as a tool in the AFP decision-making.
     b. Takes immediate action on operational matters and issues necessary in implementing and coordinating instructions consistent with command guidance and established policies with reference to the CSAFP or The Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP.
     c. Analyzes and evaluates information received particularly on matters which may develop into a crisis situation.
          i. Conducts continuous evaluation of available information on current combat and AFP-controlled civil assistance operations and issuance of timely orders and instructions consistent with command policies.
          ii. Transmits and issues instructions to Major Services Headquarters, and Unified Commands.
          iii. Provides continuous and timely updates of operational situations and data to CSAFP.
          iv. Continuously monitors data on the status of operations of the AFP and friendly forces including essential combat service support data.
          v. Maintains updated information on the deployment of friendly and enemy forces, both tactical and strategic.
          vi. Monitors the conduct of external defense operations.
          vii. Provides secretariat to the AFP Battle Staff.
          viii. Provides a core of Joint Service Personnel who will compose the Crisis Actions Team (CAT) that will be activated simultaneously with the activation of Battle Staff “A”.
          ix. In coordination with J5, effect coordination with allied forces operating in the Philippines.
          x. Maintains AFP troop and material resource list committed to current operations.
     

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