The National Service Training Program (NSTP) is a

program aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three (3) program components. These various components are specially designed to enhance the youths active contribution to the general welfare.

 National Service is another name for a period of compulsory service or

conscription to one of the armed forces of a government. Citizens of a country, typically males, between the ages of 18 and their late 20s are drafted for military service, usually for a period of no less than one year. A national service program can provide manpower to supplement existing military bodies in the event of warfare, natural disaster or national emergency. The term National Service became common during the Second World War in Britain, when the entire population were required to register with the Ministry of Labor. The majority of men between the ages of18 and 51were called up for military service, with the exception of men working as farmers, skilled tradesmen, policemen and firemen etc who were exempt from military service due to their contribution to the war effort on home soil.

What is NSTP?
National Service Training Program is the meaning

of NSTP. ROTC, CWTS and LTS are some of its programs. It aims to promote and integrate values education, transformational leadership, spirit of patriotism and nationalism and sustainable social mobilization for youth development, community building and national security.

 The National Service Training Program (NSTP) is a

curriculum requirement for all college students under Republic Act (RA) No. 9163. The law provides an opportunity for the youth to directly contribute in nation building.,

History of NSTP
* The Spanish Years During the Spanish colonial years,

there was a training course, similar to what is presently known as ROTC, at the University of Sto. Tomas . * Modern ROTC Begins To most contemporary writers, however, real ROTC in this country did not start until 1912, when military instruction was conducted at the University of the Philippines * ROTC in World War II Records show that the products of ROTC were called to the colors in 1942 and, during the occupation, proved their worth on the battlefield.

Objectives in NSTP
It indicates a country's economic welfare through the use of the per-capita income. It's also use for economic planning, that is it helps to determine the savings and investment potentials of a country. National income also helps to determine the contributions of a country to international bodies, example world bank, IMF, ECOWAS. It shows the level of economic activities in the country. Furthermore it serves as a guard to potential investors .Lastly, it assist in resource allocation to the various sectors. It indicates a country's economic welfare through the use of the per-capita income. It's also use for economic planning, that is it helps to determine the savings and investment potentials of a country. National income also helps to determine the contributions of a country to international bodies, example world bank, IMF, ECOWAS. It shows the level of economic activities in the country. Furthermore it serves as a guard to potential investors .Lastly, it assist in resource allocation to the various sectors.

 * Build a sense of teamwork and loyalty

* Provide discipline * Promote respect for others * Encourage honesty and integrity

Teamwork and loyalty is one of the driving forces behind National Service and it is instilled that the team and the mission comes first, before yourself, even when the going gets tough. Adopting these attitudes earlier in adult life is more likely to encourage a team-focused approach throughout life. Discipline creates an ability to follow rules and helps to define an acceptable pattern of behavior. Self-discipline not only sets a good example to others, but works to achieve a common goal, especially within a team environment.

 Respect for others is a recognition that someone has a value and,

while we might not always agree with what they do or say, respect for their right to to hold that opinion must be maintained. Treating people how you would expect to be treated is a key part in showing respect for others. Honesty and integrity are key qualities that are promoted during National Service - being truthful promotes trust within a team and having integrity demonstrates that you are supporting your own morals and ethics, with no malpractices, further increasing bonds between team members and fostering a desire to work together to achieve a common goal.