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237:. During the first week of the orientation camp the PCMs are sworn in and then referred to as Corps members. There is also a "passing out ceremony" at the end of the three weeks orientation camp, after which corps members are posted to their various Place of Primary Assignment (PPA). They are expected to work as full-time staff at their PPA with the exception of one working day devoted to the execution of a community development service popularly called CDS. After eleven months at their PPA, corps member are allowed 3 weeks of vacation before their final passing out ceremony, where they would be issued certificates of completion.
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