Allan Ferdinand V. Cusi
Allan Ferdinand Valdez Cusi is a Filipino Admiral who serves as the current Superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy after Lt. Gen. Ronnie Evangelista resigned over the hazing case and the Death of Darwin Dormitorio[1] He is a graduate of the PMA "Sinagtala" Class of 1986. [2]
Allan Ferdinand V. Cusi | |
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PMA Superintendent Vice Admiral Allan Ferdinand V. Cusi | |
Born | Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines | November 17, 1964
Branch | Philippine Navy |
Years of service | 1986 - Present |
Rank | |
Service number | O-9524 |
Commands held | Superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy Naval Education, Training and Doctrines Command Vice Commander, Philippine Navy Chief of Naval Staff, Philippine Navy Commander, Joint Task Force Malampaya Commander, Naval Task Force 50 BRP Rizal (PS-74) |
Battles/wars | Moro conflict CPP-NPA-NDF conflict |
Background
He was born in November 17, 1964 at Quezon City, as the son of the former PMA 1962 graduate Aquilino Cusi. [3] He entered the PMA in 1982 and graduated 1986.
He attended various programs in the country and abroad, such as courses at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Command and General Staff College (honor graduate award), the Naval Staff College Course (graduated with distinction), at the Naval War College, in Newport, Rhode Island, and a graduate of Master of Science in National Resource Strategy at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, at the National War College in Washington, D.C., USA.
He commanded various ships and been in various commands and positions in the Philippine Navy and in the General Headquarters, Armed Forces of the Philippines. He served as the Commanding Officer of BRP Rizal (PS-74), Philippine Fleet and 13 other Philippine Navy vessels of various types and displacements; Charlie Company Tactical Officer at the Philippine Military Academy; Assistant Chief of Fleet Staff for Operations, F3 in the Philippine Fleet; Director of the Naval Operations Center, Headquarters, Philippine Navy. He was also the Director, Command Leadership and Management Division, Academic Center, at the AFP Command and General Staff College, became Chief of Academy Staff at the Philippine Military Academy, Commander of the Joint Task Force Malampaya, Deputy Commander of the AFP Western Command, Chief of Naval Staff of the Philippine Navy, Vice Commander of Philippine Navy and Commander of the Naval Education, Training and Doctrines Command; before becoming the 81st Superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on October 1, 2019. [4]
Awards and Decorations
Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation People Power I Unit Citation People Power II Unit Citation Distinguished Service Stars - Meritorious Achievement Medals
- Distinguished Service Medal
Gawad sa Kaunlaran Silver Wing Medal Military Merit Medal (Philippines) - Coast Guard Merit Medals
- Award of Coast Guard Merit Medal and Ribbon
Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod (PNP Special Service Medal) Military Civic Action Medals Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas Military Commendation Medals Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal Visayas Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Ribbon - Kalayaan Island Group Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
- Mindanao Sulu Campaign Medal and Ribbon
Long Service Medal Combat Commander's Badge (Philippines) - Revolution Badge
Naval War College Badge Naval Surface Warfare Badge - Command at Sea Badge (Breast Pin)
- Flag Rank Command Badge
- Philippine Navy Instructor Badge (Senior Command Instructor Badge)
- Philippine Military Academy Superintendent Badge
Personal Life
He is married, and he has 3 children.
References
- Cimatu, Frank. "PMA chief resigns over death of cadet Darwin Dormitorio". Rappler. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- "Philippine Military Academy". www.pma.ph. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- https://opinion.inquirer.net/131709/vadm-allan-cusi-speaks-on-the-pma/amp
- "New PMA Superintendent assumes office". cnn. Retrieved 2020-01-15.