About Training Command
"Train to Win" — Excellence in Army Training and Doctrine Development
OUR MISSION
To Educate and Train Army forces to strengthen land warfare competencies.
OUR VISION
A world-class training command that develops adaptive, competent, and professional soldiers ready to win the land battle.
Our Capabilities
- Conduct Army Training and Courses
- Develops and Validates Army Doctrine
- Integrates Doctrine and Army Capabilities
- Designs Training and Education Programs and Curricula
- Conducts Army Development Studies and Programs
- Manages the Army Marksmanship Program and Training
- Conduct Evaluation on Land Warfare-Related Trainings and Courses
- Conducts Multilateral and Bilateral Exercises
- Develops Training Exercises, Training Scenarios, and Future Scenarios
Core Functions
Training Development
Design and implementation of training programs for army units, from individual soldier skills to combined arms exercises.
Doctrine Writing
Creation and validation of tactical doctrines that shape how the Philippine Army fights and wins in modern warfare.
International Engagement
Execution of multilateral exercises with allied nations to enhance interoperability and share best practices.
Core Values
Honor
Upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct
Patriotism
Serving the nation with unwavering dedication and loyalty
Duty
Commitment to excellence in every mission and responsibility
Professionalism
Continuous development and mastery of military craft
Command Team
MGEN JOSE P. SANTOS
Commander, TRACOM
AFP
BGEN MARIA R. CRUZ
Deputy Commander
AFP
COL RAMON A. VILLANUEVA
Chief of Staff
PA
FCMS EDUARDO L. MERCADO
Command Sergeant Major
PAHistorical Background
Training Command (TRACOM) was established on March 17, 1986 as the Philippine Army's primary training and doctrine development hub. It traces its roots from the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and has evolved to become the center of excellence for land warfare training.
Through decades of service, TRACOM has produced highly capable soldiers and leaders who have upheld the highest traditions of the Philippine Army. The command continuously adapts to emerging threats and technologies, ensuring that every soldier is trained to win in the modern battlefield.
Organizational Structure
TRACOM is organized into several key groups and schools that specialize in different aspects of military training and doctrine development:
- Institutional Military Training Group (IMTG)
- Institutional Training Group (ITG)
- Army Doctrine Center (ADC)
- Army Development Studies Center (ADSC)
- Officer Candidate School (OCS)
- School for Candidate Soldiers (SCS)
- Various Army Schools under ITG
