Biosketch
COL JULIUS A CABARLOC MNSA (INF) PA is the current Chief of Staff, Education and Training Command (ETC), Philippine Army who assumed office on 5 May 2023. Prior to his assumption, he served as the Command Inspector General.
As a new lieutenant, he was assigned in the 5th Infantry (Star) Division, Philippine Army based in Gamu, Isabela, and subsequently assigned with the 48th Infantry Battalion where he served as Platoon Leader, Company executive Officer, Company Commander and later as the Battalion Intelligence Officer. After serving for five (5) years with 481B, 5lD, PA, he was later assigned to the different units of the Philippine Army & AFP.
COL CABARLOC served significant positions in different levels of command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines that earned him the distinct credit of being a seasoned Intelligence and Operations officer and an accomplished commander.
His Contribution to the AFP
Among his significant designations was when he became the Battalion Commander of 64th Infantry (Knights) Battalion, 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division, Philippine Army based in Sumisip, Basilan, one of the most challenging and critical areas. During his stint, his notable accomplishment was the surrender of a notorious Abu-sayyaf sub leader together with his nine members bringing with them high powered and short fire arms with several ammunitions.
His Professional Education
He hailed from Baguio City, Benguet and finished his secondary education at the University of Baguio High School, Baguio City and had two (2) years in college at the University of Baguio, prior to his entry in PMA where he graduated after four years and became a proud member of PMA "Bantay-Laya" Class of 1994.
To widen his leadership skills and knowledge, he finished military and civilian schooling such as Command and General Staff Course (CGSC) in 2015 where he was among the top graduates with distinction, Infantry Officer Basic Course, Basic Airborne Course, and Intelligence Officer Basic Course. Likewise, he also holds three (3) master degree; A Master in Psychology, Master in Public Management and a Masters in National Security Administration (MNSA) before he was designated as the Command Inspector General.
