Sandatahang Lakas ng Cataduanes



Originally formed during the struggle for independence the armed forces has fought in many conflicts and has been shattered and had to be rebuilt many times. The armed froces has three major branches: the Army – Hukbong Cataduańo Mapanghimagsik, Navy – Hukbong Dagat ng Cataduanes and Air Force – Hukbong Himpapawid ng Cataduanes.

These three major branches are unified under a Chief of Staff who normally holds the rank of General. He is assisted by a Vice Chief of Staff (Lieutenant General) and a Deputy Chief of Staff (Major General). The three major branches are each headed by an officer with the following titles: Commanding General of the Army (Lieutenant General), Flag Officer in Command of the Navy (Vice-Admiral), and Commanding General of the Air Force (Lieutenant General).

The Sandatahang Lakas ng Cataduanes has fought in the First Great War, Third Great War, The Unjust War, ICP Reformation War, GATO-1V War and at the time of writing is currently engaged in the War of the Coalition.