Exploring the Impact of Motivation and Job Satisfaction on the Performance of AFP Security and Protection Group Personnel at Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines

Gil R. Dalanon, Christopher Abalajon, Joseph Israel Eleosida, Glaiza Malicdem,
Maica Martinez
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3273-0990
gilrosasdalanon@gmail.com, abalajonkit22@gmail.com, ji.eleosida06@gmail.com, malicdemglaiza051391@gmail.com, maicacmartinez@gmail.com
World Citi Colleges, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54476/apjaet/53176

                                                                                          Abstract

This research investigated the sources of motivation and job satisfaction of personnel within the Armed Forces of the Philippines – Security and Protection Group (AFP-SPG) at Camp Aguinaldo. Given the AFP’s significance in supporting national security, there has been little research examining the psychosocial factors that support a soldier’s motivation and engagement at work when assigned to specialized units providing protection. To address this issue, the present study described and interpreted the sources of motivation, satisfaction, and potential difficulty for AFP-SPG personnel while fulfilling their responsibilities. The researchers employed a qualitative case study design and conducted semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with selected rank officials who met the research inclusion criteria. Thematic and cross-case analysis were then used to identify significant patterns and themes from participants’ experiences. The obtained data indicated that for personnel of the AFP-SPG, motivation is primarily influenced by family, faith, and commitment to the country, good leadership, cooperation, and support from the organization. Job satisfaction was associated with a sense of honor, discipline, and a sense of accomplishment from protecting a VIP, while factors that were demotivating included delays in financial assistance, limited resources, and bureaucracy. Even with these underlying challenges, personnel exhibited resilience and a strong commitment to the demands of military duty, driven by loyalty to the Constitution and their peers in the unit. The findings indicate that leadership quality, command and communication style, and welfare support significantly impact soldiers’ morale and productivity. Recommendations from the study include developing leadership capacities, recognition systems, and welfare initiatives to support and motivate personnel, improve job performance, and yield for the organization in times of adversity, on behalf of the AFP-SPG and other military organizations.

Keywords: job performance, job satisfaction, leadership, military, motivation

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