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CIVIL-MILITARY OPERATIONS
PILLARS
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“Winning Hundreds of
Battles is not the Acme of
Skills… Winning Without
Fighting is the Acme of
Skills.”
-Sun Tzu -
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References
1. AFP Civil-Military Operations Doctrine
2. Psychological Operations Manual
3. Public Affairs Manual
4. Public Information Handbook
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Terminal Learning Objective (TLO)
For students to be familiar with the
fundamentals and Pillars of CMO.
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Enabling Learning Objectives (ELO)
• To know three Pillars of CMO
• To know the different components of each pillar
• To know how to create a CMO Template
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CIVIL-MILITARY OPERATIONS PILLARS

The pillars of CMO are Public Affairs, Civil
Affairs, and Information Support Affairs
(Psyops). Each pillar has corresponding
activities that will accomplish the objectives of
the CMO pillars.
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CIVIL-MILITARY OPERATIONS PILLARS
1. Public Affairs (PA)
is CMO Pillar that conducts information-related activities
directed to the external public to ensure clear, accurate, and
timely dissemination of information. It is likewise performed to
establish and maintain constructive relations with communities.
The two components of PA are Public Information and
Community Relations.
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CIVIL MILITARY OPERATIONS PILLARS
A. PUBLIC INFORMATION
 Public Information (PI) provides information to the general public. It intensifies
public awareness about AFP. The following are activities classified under PI:
1) Press Releases
) Media Appearances
3) TV Appearance
4) Radio Appearance
5) Press Conferences
6) AFP Information Campaign
7) Public Symposium
8) Face-to-face Dialogues
9) Info Drive/TI & E
10) Radio Releases
11) TV Releases
12) Pulong-pulong/Dialogue
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13) TV Programs
14) Press Conference
5) Media Fellowship
16) Media Interviews
17) Print Releases
18) Video Releases
19) Press Releases
20) Photo Releases
21) Radio Program
22) Symposia
23) Film Showing
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CIVIL MILITARY OPERATIONS PILLARS
B. COMMUNITY RELATIONS- Community Relations (COMREL) involves the
organized participation of AFP personnel in community-initiated activities and
community participation in AFP-initiated activities. The following are activities
classified under COMREL:
1)
2)
3)
Objectives.
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
12)
Military participation in Community Assemblies and Dialogues
Community Participation in Military-Initiated Community Activities
Production of Information Materials to Promote the Organization’s
Community Initiated Activities
Sports Events
Religious Activities
Local Customs and Traditions
Balik Sigla Festival in Tarlac City
Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City
Santacruzan Festival
Bangus Festival in Pangasinan
Unang Sigaw ng Nueva Ecija in Cabanatuan City
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CIVIL MILITARY OPERATIONS PILLARS
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Cleanliness/Beautification
Civic Parade
Alay Lakad
Assistance to the Community
Communication Assistance
Transportation Assistance
Security Assistance
Manpower Assistance
Humanitarian/Financial Assistance
Vigil Assistance/Funeral Svcs
Use of Camp Facilities
Donation of Trash Cans & empty drums
Operation Linis
Band/Drummer/Bugler & Combo Services
Technical Assistance
Support to Illegal-Activities
Anti-Drug Campaign (PDEA)
Anti-Illegal Fishing (BFAR)
Anti-Illegal Logging (AIL / DENR)
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CIVIL MILITARY OPERATIONS PILLARS
 2. CIVIL AFFAIRS
 Civil Affairs (CA) is a CMO Pillar undertaken in
coordination with civilian entities that promotes public
trust through cooperation, collaboration, and conduct of
sociological and developmental activities. The two
components of Civil Affairs are Civil Relations and Civic
Action.
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CIVIL MILITARY OPERATIONS PILLARS
A. CIVIL RELATIONS (CIVREL) - is a program component of Civil Affairs that
promotes cooperation and collaboration between the military and the civilian
authorities. The following are activities classified under CIVREL:
1) Inter-Agency Coordination
2) Regional Peace and Order Council -Elected Chairman / RD, PRO
3) Peace and Order Council -Gov / PD, PPO
4) Municipal/City Peace and Order Council -Mayor / COP
5) Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council –RD, OCD 2
6) Prov Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council –Gov / PDMS
7) Mun/City Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council -Mayor /
8) Regional Dev’t Council -Elected Chairman among Govs or Mayors
9) Provincial Development Council -Governor
10) City / Municipal Development Council - Mayor
11) Brgy POC/ Development Council – Brgy Chairman / Punong
Barangay
12) Government Organizations
13) Non Government Organizations
14) National/ Local Government Agencies
15) Local Government Units
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16) Participation in Cause-Oriented Initiatives.
17) Advocacy on Human Rights -CHR
18) Advocacy on Peace Process -OPAPP
19) Youth Development -NYC / SK
20) Participation in Socio-Cultural Activities -DOT / LGUs
21) Participation in National/Local Historical Events.
22) Araw ng Kagitingan in Capas Shrine & Mt Samat, Bataan
23) Tirad Pass Heroes Trek in Ilocos Sur
24) Anniversary of Battle of Balete Pass in Nueva Vizcaya
25) Anniversary of Battle of Ipo Dam in Norzagaray, Bulacan
26) Anniversary of Yamashita Surrender in Kiangan, Ifugao
27) Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal
28) Anniversary of Cabanatuan Raid in Pangatian, Cabanatuan City
29) Anniversary of Gat Andres Bonifacio
30) Anniv of Liberation of Lingayen Gulf in Lingayen, Pangasinan
31) Araw ng Watawat Participation in Cause-Oriented Initiatives.
32) Advocacy on Human Rights -CHR
33) Advocacy on Peace Process -OPAPP
34) Youth Development -NYC / SK
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35) Participation in Socio-Cultural Activities -DOT / LGUs
36) Participation in National/Local Historical Events.
37) Araw ng Kagitingan in Capas Shrine & Mt Samat, Bataan
38) Tirad Pass Heroes Trek in Ilocos Sur
39) Anniversary of Battle of Balete Pass in Nueva Vizcaya
40) Anniversary of Battle of Ipo Dam in Norzagaray, Bulacan
41) Anniversary of Yamashita Surrender in Kiangan, Ifugao
42) Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal
43) Anniversary of Cabanatuan Raid in Pangatian,
Cabanatuan City
44) Anniversary of Gat Andres Bonifacio
45) Anniversary of Liberation of Lingayen Gulf in Lingayen,
Pangasinan
46) Araw ng Watawat
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CIVIL MILITARY OPERATIONS PILLARS
B. CIVAC - Civic Action (CIVAC) is component of Civil Affairs that mobilizes all
stakeholders to conduct sociological and/or developmental activities. It ranges
from the delivery basic services to major engineering projects. The following are
activities classified under CIVAC:
1) Medical Civic Action Program( MEDCAP)
2) Dental Civic Action Program( DENCAP)
3) Optical Civic Action Program( OPTCAP)
4) Civic Action Program( SURGCAP)
5) Engineer Civic Action Action Program (ENCAP)
6) Veterinary Civic Action Program (VETCAP)
7) Bloodletting -PNRC
8) Circumcision -Opn Tuli
9) Bantay Timbang- BMI
10) Vaccination 11) Fumigation 12) Humanitarian Assistance
13) Disaster Response Operations
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14) Rescue / Recovery Opns
15) Evacuation
16) Relief Goods Distribution / Donation
17) Environmental Protection -DENR
18) Compliance to Environmental Laws
19) Participation in Community Environment Protection Programs
20) Reforestation Projects – E.O. #26
21) Assistance in Anti-Illegal Logging Campaign
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 3. Information Support Affairs (Psyops)
 Information Support Affairs (ISA)/PSYOPS
is a CMO Pillar that aims to influence the beliefs,
emotions, attitudes and behavior into favorable,
and to transform neutral or passive attitude and
behavior to favorable. The three components of
ISA are Words, Deeds, and Counter
Propaganda.
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CIVIL MILITARY OPERATIONS PILLARS
A. WORDS ISA - This program components involves the production and
dissemination of information, concept, or idea through various media to
influence the attitude and behavior of the target audience. The following
activities are classified under Words:
Speakers Bureau Activities
Pulong-pulong/Dialogue
Symposia Production
Distribution of Propaganda
Materials
Brochures
Leaflets
Posters
Comics
Billboards Production
Presentation of Audio- Visual
Products
Documentaries TV
Radio Plugs
Conduct of Radio Programs
Puppet Show
Print Releases
Radio Programs
Film Showing
Internet Releases
TV Releases
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B. DEEDS ISA- This program component involves the conduct of
combat and non-combat activities to persuade the target audience. Activities
classified under Deeds include the following :
Combat Operation
Guerilla Theater Operation
Deception Operations
Conduct of Check Points
Other CMO Oriented Activities
Livelihood Projects
Sports Festival
Medical/Dental Civic Actions
ALPS
Clearing
Patrolling
Panelling
Non-Combat activities
Guerilla Theater
Deception Opn
Check points
Livelihood Projects
Sports Festival
Distribution of Leaflets/PSYOPS
Propaganda Materials
Distribution of Press/Photo Releases
Medical/Dental activities (Mass Base)
ALPS Activities
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CIVIL MILITARY OPERATIONS PILLARS
C. COUNTER PROPAGANDA - This program component involves the conduct of
activities in response to the propaganda of the threat groups. These activities aim
and neutralize the harmful effects of propaganda against the AFP and redirect the
target audience to favor AFP objectives. The following activities are classified
under Counter Propaganda:
Preventive Actions (Awareness Program Actvs)
(Community Organizing)
Friendly Troops
Mass Base
Counter Actions
Direct refutation
Diversion
Silence
Restrictive Measures
Imitative Deception
Conditioning
Forestalling and Minimization.
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Women
Farmers
Youth
Surrendered
Regular
Supporters/Sympathizers
HPFAs /LPFAs
Interview on Third Party
Advocacy
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ENEMY
PsyOps
Counter Propaganda
Public
Affairs
CMO
Community Relations
PUBLIC/
COMMUNITY
Civil
Affairs
Civil Relations
RELATIONSHIP
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CIVIL AUTHORITIES, NGOs,LGUs.
Public’s Needs
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CMO TEMPLATE
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CLASSIFICATION OF MUNICIPALITY / CITY BY COLOR CODE
GREEN
 Insignificant Issues present, however LGU is
Effective.
GRAY
 Both Significant and Less Significant issues
are present but LGU is effective.
BROWN
 Both Less Significant and Insignificant issues
are present but LGU is weak.
VIOLET
 Significant issues and LGU is not effective and
is weak.
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Army Core Purpose: Serving
the people, securing the land
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EXAMPLE
Sindangan
Josefina Don Ozamis Clarin
Victoriano City
Tangub
Chiongbian
Mahayag
City
Molave
Bonifacio
Dumingag
Gutalac
Liloy
Salug
Siayan
Sominot
Bacungan
Labason
Midsalip
Midsalip
Ramon
Magsaysay
Godod
Tambulig
Tambulig
Tampilisan
Lala
Gutalac
Labangan
Kalawit
Bayog
Bayog
Titay
Naga
Lakewoo
Lakewood
d
Kabasalan
kabasalan
Sultan Naga
Dimaporo
Sultan Naga
Dimaporo
Baliguian
Roseller
Lim
Siocon
Siocon
Dumalinao
Kumalarang
Naga
Diplahan
Siay
Guipos
Guipo
s
San
Buug
Siay
San
Roseller
Lim
Malangas
Tungawan
Tungawan
Tungawan
Sirawai
San
Pablo
Lapuyan Lapuyan Miguel
Miguel
Malangas Lapuyan
Imelda
Payao
Payao
Payao
Dinas
Malangas
Malangas
Malangas
Kapatagan
Tukuran
Pagadian
City
Tigbao
Tigbao
Ipil
Aurora
Dinas
Dinas
Margosatubig
Alicia
Vincenzo Vincenzo
A. Sagun A. Sagun
San
Pablo
Dimataling
Tungawan
Payao
Pitogo
Alicia
Mabuhay Mabuhay
Sibuco
Zamboanga
City
Zamboanga
City
Zamboanga
City
Zamboanga
City
Olutanga
Tabina
Mabuhay
Pitogo
Olutanga
Talusan
Talusan
UNIT
VIOLE
T
102ND
3
BDE
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BROW
N
GRAY
GREE
N
5
3
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CHECK ON LEARNINGS
1.
What are the Three Pillars of CMO?
2.
What are the Two Components of
Public Affairs?
3.
What are the Two Components of
Civil Affairs?
4.
What are the Three Components of
Psyops/(ISA)?
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“I subdue my enemy by
trying to befriend him”
-Lincoln
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GOOD DAY!!!
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