Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit

As of 2022, an estimated 69,938 CAFGU troopers are active in the country, taking part in military operations alongside regular soldiers of the AFP.

[3] The creation of the unit was based on the "clear, consolidate, hold and develop" strategy adopted by then-Defense Secretary Fidel V. Ramos in dealing with insurgent-infiltrated villages.

Elected/appointed local government officials are expected to perform their duties and responsibilities in their respective peace and order council levels or similar organizations efficiently and effectively to enhance a total integrated system approach against threats to national security.

In 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte established a comprehensive social benefits program for CAFGU members, alongside the military and the police, who are killed in the performance of their duties.

The CAFGU units are issued small arms; typically U.S. sourced M-14, or M-16 type rifles, and receive a monthly stipend of Php 4,500.00 (about US$92.43).