LTS, CWTS or ROTC?
Background on the National Service Training
Program:
April 20, 2011 at 6:47 AM
Pontifical and Royal
University of Santo Tomas
The Catholic University of the Philippines
The National Service Training Program
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1. What is the legal basis of the National Service Training Program
(NSTP)?
The NSTP was established by virtue of RA 9163 otherwise known as the
National Service Training Program Act of 2001.
2. What are the components of the NSTP?
A. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Refers to the program component designed to provide military training in
order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize students for national defense
preparedness.
B. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
Refers to the program component or activities contributory to the general
welfare and betterment of life for the members of the community or the
enhancement of its facilities, especially those devoted to improving health,
education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and moral of
the citizenry.
C. Literacy Training Service (LTS)
Refers to the program component designed to train students to teach
literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school youth and
other segments of society in need of their service.
3. Who are covered by the NSTP Law?
a. All students, male and female, starting SY 2002-2003, enrolled in any
baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year technical-vocational or associate
courses, are required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice,
as a graduation requirement.
(ROTC ONLY) ROTC Commandants shall allow the students to cross
enroll with any other ROTC units most accessible to them regardless of
branch of service provided that the students concerned shall seek a written
permission from the school registrar and ROTC Commandant for record
purposes
b. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions must offer at
least one (1) of the NSTP components.
c. State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) shall offer ROTC component and
at least one (1) other NSTP component.
d. The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant Marine
Academy (PMMA), Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) and other
SUCs of similar nature, in view of the special character of these institutions,
are exempted from the NSTP.
4. What is the duration and equivalent course unit of each of the NSTP
component?
Each of the NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period
of two (2) semesters for 54-90 training hours per semester. It shall be
credited for three (3) units per semester
5. What is the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC)?
NSRC is created under Section 11 of RA 9163 or the NSTP Act of 2001,
composed of graduates of the non-ROTC components: the CWTS and
LTS. Members of this Corps maybe tapped by the state for literacy and
civic welfare activities, through the joint efforts of DND, CHED and TESDA.
NSTP in the University of Santo Tomas
The University of Santo Tomas offers all the three components of the
National Service Training Program. Those who have chosen ROTC will
have their training in their First year while those who have chosen CWTS or
LTS will undertake training in their Second Year in the University.
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CWTS I and II
This course provides the students with the principles necessary to
effectively serve a community. It deals with national issues and concerns,
case studies of community organizing, and concepts of people
empowerment.
The activities of the students are organized according to the needs of the
community.
This is equivalent to 54-90 training hours per semester.
LTS I and II
This course is designed to provide students with adequate knowledge of
the various principles and methods relevant to the teaching and learning
process. It aims to strengthen the knowledge, skills and values of the youth
to make them more responsive in the pursuit of peace and development.
Actual educational and tutorial services together with other non-formal
education related activities may be done in the partner schools and
communities of the University.
This is equivalent to 54-90 training hours per semester.
CWTS and LTS students participate in off-campus activities (Fieldwork) to
familiarize and immerse themselves in the partner communities of the
University. Moreover, these are done to apply in actual situation the
principles and theories learned in the duration of the course.
Listed below are the sites for the Fieldwork:
* Gugo Elementary School, Samal, Bataan
* Adamson Elementary School, Samal, Bataan
* Asuncion Consunji Elementary School, Samal, Bataan
* Palili Elementary School, Samal, Bataan
* FC Del Rosario Elementary School, Samal, Bataan
* San Juan Elementary School, Laur, Nueva Ecija
* Don Cirilo Elementary School, Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija
* Felicidad Elementary School, Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija
* Central Elementary School, Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija
* Mayamot Elementary School, Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija
* Ariendo Elementary School, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija
* Bungahan Elementary School, Malolos, Bulacan
* Sumapang Bata Elementary School, Malolos, Bulacan
* Barihan Elementary School, Malolos, Bulacan
* Lambakin, Marilao, Bulacan
* NHC Elementary School, Tala, Caloocan
* Bamban, Tarlac
* Sapang Palay, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
* Maragondon, Cavite
* Sitio Galilee, Antipolo
* Alimugmog, Antipolo
* Rodriguez, Rizal
ROTC I
Military Science (MS)1 (Basic ROTC Common Module) is a module that
serves as Introduction of the Basic ROTC Program. Subject under this
module are common to the three branches of service of the Armed Forces
of the Philippines-- Philippine Army (PA), Philippine Navy (PN) and the
Philippine Air Force (PAF). It includes lectures and practical exercises on
drills and ceremonies, map-reading, Individual Combat Tactics and
Weapons Training. Likewise, training on Basic Life Support (BLS) and
Disaster Relief and Rescue Operations are included in this module. This is
equivalent to 60 work hours.
ROTC II
Military Science (MS) 2 (Basic ROTC Army Module) is the second term
ROTC module that provides infantry knowledge and skills necessary for
army enlisted reservist. It covers subjects on weapons, communications,
shoot capabilities and Army tactics.
DELIVERY SYSTEM
ROTC will conduct its training every Sunday at the UST Football field. The
program of instruction for ROTC shall focus on developing the lead-move-
communicate and shoot capabilities of the cadets as future reservists.
CWTS and LTS are delivered through the mixed mode of online activities
through the e-LeAP website (http://eleap9.ust.edu.ph) and actual fieldwork
experience in the partner communities and institutions of the University.
(CWTS and LTS only) Students who are enrolled in the course are the only
ones who can access the course website. There are 7 sequential modules.
Students should work on the modules according to sequence. EACH
MODULE WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE FOR A GIVEN
PERIOD OF TIME ONLY. Major tests are proctored and are to be taken
personally in the Computer Laboratories of the University.
