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Commissioned officers of the AFP are ______ to salute.
Commissioned officers of the AFP are ______ to salute.
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The salute must be returned by those ______ to it.
The salute must be returned by those ______ to it.
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Salutes should not be rendered when running, but at ______ or walk.
Salutes should not be rendered when running, but at ______ or walk.
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Do not salute with a cigarette, cigar, or ______ in the mouth.
Do not salute with a cigarette, cigar, or ______ in the mouth.
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When meeting a senior officer, a ______ is rendered.
When meeting a senior officer, a ______ is rendered.
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One should not salute when indoors, except when ______.
One should not salute when indoors, except when ______.
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Military courtesy and discipline ensures orderly and effective group ______.
Military courtesy and discipline ensures orderly and effective group ______.
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Saluting should not take place during athletic ______.
Saluting should not take place during athletic ______.
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It is a mistake to bow the head as the ______ is given.
It is a mistake to bow the head as the ______ is given.
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Military courtesy is the expression and manifestation of consideration for ______.
Military courtesy is the expression and manifestation of consideration for ______.
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Military discipline involves the willingness to accept the necessity for a common ______.
Military discipline involves the willingness to accept the necessity for a common ______.
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The mental state and spirit of an individual or unit is referred to as ______.
The mental state and spirit of an individual or unit is referred to as ______.
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The ability to accomplish an assigned task in the shortest possible time with the least confusion is known as ______.
The ability to accomplish an assigned task in the shortest possible time with the least confusion is known as ______.
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The most important manifestation of all military ______ is the salute.
The most important manifestation of all military ______ is the salute.
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The salute has its origins as an exchange of ______ since the earliest times.
The salute has its origins as an exchange of ______ since the earliest times.
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Military traditions often inherit their practices from the Age of ______.
Military traditions often inherit their practices from the Age of ______.
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When accompanying a senior officer, a junior officer walks or rides on his/her ______
When accompanying a senior officer, a junior officer walks or rides on his/her ______
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In a car or small boat, the junior goes in first and others follow in the inverse order of ______
In a car or small boat, the junior goes in first and others follow in the inverse order of ______
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Officers and enlisted personnel uncover when seated as a member for an attendance at ______
Officers and enlisted personnel uncover when seated as a member for an attendance at ______
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All AFP personnel are addressed by their full ______ in official correspondence.
All AFP personnel are addressed by their full ______ in official correspondence.
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A Brigadier General is addressed as ______ in conversation.
A Brigadier General is addressed as ______ in conversation.
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The title for a Navy officer in command of a ship is ______.
The title for a Navy officer in command of a ship is ______.
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Navy personnel of rank Ensign or Cadet are addressed as ______.
Navy personnel of rank Ensign or Cadet are addressed as ______.
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A Major is addressed simply as ______.
A Major is addressed simply as ______.
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On National Heroes Day, the flag is displayed at half staff from sunrise until noon and at full staff from noon until ______.
On National Heroes Day, the flag is displayed at half staff from sunrise until noon and at full staff from noon until ______.
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The flag may be used to cover the caskets of the honored dead, with the white triangle at the head of the ______.
The flag may be used to cover the caskets of the honored dead, with the white triangle at the head of the ______.
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The blue field of the flag must be on top when flown from a ______.
The blue field of the flag must be on top when flown from a ______.
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When displayed vertically against the wall, the triangle will be uppermost with the blue side to the flag's ______.
When displayed vertically against the wall, the triangle will be uppermost with the blue side to the flag's ______.
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Before lowering the casket, the flag must be ______ and handled to the heirs of the deceased.
Before lowering the casket, the flag must be ______ and handled to the heirs of the deceased.
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When displayed horizontally against the wall, the triangle will be on the flag's right and the blue side on the ______.
When displayed horizontally against the wall, the triangle will be on the flag's right and the blue side on the ______.
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The National Flag must always be above or on the right of other flags in a ______ with a line of other flags.
The National Flag must always be above or on the right of other flags in a ______ with a line of other flags.
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A black band may be wrapped along the side of the casket to prevent the flag from ______.
A black band may be wrapped along the side of the casket to prevent the flag from ______.
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The National Flag shall be raised at ______ and lowered at ______ at all posts, camps and stations.
The National Flag shall be raised at ______ and lowered at ______ at all posts, camps and stations.
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During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag, all persons present should render the hand ______.
During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag, all persons present should render the hand ______.
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Men not in uniform should remove their ______ with the right hand over the heart.
Men not in uniform should remove their ______ with the right hand over the heart.
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In no case will a tear or slightly torn flag be ______.
In no case will a tear or slightly torn flag be ______.
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The flag should not be thrown into the garbage or used as ______.
The flag should not be thrown into the garbage or used as ______.
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The blue field of the flag must be aligned to the ______-hand side of the person standing at the head of the flag.
The blue field of the flag must be aligned to the ______-hand side of the person standing at the head of the flag.
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In the military service, there are four names of the Flag: flag, color, standard, and ______.
In the military service, there are four names of the Flag: flag, color, standard, and ______.
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When the flag is unfit for use, it shall be reported as ______.
When the flag is unfit for use, it shall be reported as ______.
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Study Notes
Military Courtesy & Discipline
- Military courtesy and discipline is essential for smooth group operations and teamwork, especially crucial for military success.
- Military courtesy shows consideration for others through politeness, civility, and respect.
- Military discipline is the willingness to accept common rules that govern group efforts.
- Morale is the mental state and spirit of an individual or unit.
- Efficiency is the ability to accomplish tasks quickly and effectively.
The Salute
- The salute is the most important manifestation of military courtesy, distinguishing military personnel.
- Salutes were used as greetings in ancient times and have continued throughout modern military history.
- The salute is rendered at a distance of 6 paces (or 30 paces if a clear distance is visible).
Persons Entitled to Salute
- Commissioned officers of the AFP (male and female)
- Commissioned officers of allied nations (male and female)
- High civilian officials during military honors
General Rules for Saluting
- Salutes are rendered on and off military installations during all hours.
- The salute is returned by those entitled to receive it.
- Salutes are not rendered while running, but at a halt or while walking.
- Do not salute with a cigarette, cigar, or pipe in your mouth
- The salute should be executed with precision and respect.
- Salutes are exchanged whether individuals are covered or uncovered.
- A salute is rendered once, but if the senior remains in the vicinity and there is no conversation, the junior salutes again when they part.
- The person reporting salutes first, regardless of rank, when making reports.
When to Salute
- Upon meeting a senior officer
- When the National Color passes by
- When the National Anthem is being played (indoors and outdoors)
- When reporting
- When raising and lowering the flag
- After conversing with an officer
When Not to Salute
- Indoors (except when reporting)
- While working
- Driving or riding in a fast-moving vehicle
- In a recreational hall where it is inappropriate
- Engaged in actual games or athletic competition
- When meeting a prisoner of war
- When both hands are occupied
- In a public conveyance, especially in crowded areas
- When in rank (part of a formation)
Mistakes to Avoid During Saluting
- Bowing the head
- Looking down before acknowledgment
- Holding the arms awkwardly high or low
- Saluting while in double time
- Avoiding eye contact with the person being saluted
Other Courtesies to Individuals
- When accompanying a senior officer, a junior officer walks or rides on their left (except during inspections).
- When entering a car or small boat, the junior goes in first, and others follow in inverse order of rank. Senior officers exit first, with others following in order of rank.
Uncovering
- Officers and enlisted personnel under arms uncover when:
- Seated as a member of a court or board
- Entering places of divine worship
- Indoors when not on duty
- At an official reception
Military Titles
- All AFP personnel are addressed by their full titles in official correspondence.
- In conversation or official correspondence:
- Brigadier General to General: General
- Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel: Colonel
- Major: Major
- Captain: Captain
- First Lieutenant and Second Lieutenant: Lieutenant
- Chaplain: Chaplain
- Nurse: Nurse
- Sergeant to Master Sergeant: Sergeant
- Corporal: Corporal
- Private to Private First Class: Private
- Cadet: Mister
Navy Personnel Titles
- In conversations and unofficial correspondence:
- Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral to Admiral: Admiral
- Commodore: Commodore
- Captain: Captain
- Lieutenant Commander to Commander: Commander
- Lieutenant Junior Grade to Lieutenant: Lieutenant
- Ensign/Cadet: Mister
The National Flag
- Displayed at half staff on National Heroes' Day (last Sunday of August), from sunrise till noon, then full staff from noon until sunset.
- Used to cover the caskets of honored dead, with the white triangle at the head of the casket and the blue field covering the right side.
Display & Salute to the National Flag
- It can be flown from a staff with the blue field on top.
- When planted on the ground, it should be in a prominent place and taller than the main building in the compound.
- When displayed against a wall vertically, the triangle is uppermost with the blue side on the flag's right (observer's left).
- When displayed horizontally against a wall, the triangle is on the flag's right (observer's left) and the blue side on top.
- When displayed in a chapel, it is on the congregation's right.
Flag Display Positions
- Peacetime: The flag is displayed with the blue field on the top and the white triangle on the left
- Wartime: The flag is displayed with the white triangle at the top and the blue field to the left.
National Flag Display & Salute - Continued
- When displayed with another nation's flags from crossed staffs, the National Flag is on the right (observer's left), with its staff crossed over the other flag.
- In a procession, it always takes precedence over other flags and is placed above or on the right.
- The flag is raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset at all posts, camps, and stations.
- Salutes are rendered during flag hoisting, lowering, parades, or reviews (except by those actively engaged in hoisting or lowering the flag).
Other Flag Display & Salute Details
- Men not in uniform remove their headdress with their right hand over their heart.
- Women not in uniform salute by placing their right hand over their heart.
- Torn or slightly torn flags are not displayed. Unfit flags are reported as unserviceable and should be reverently burned.
Folding the National Flag
- Two people handle the flag, one at each end.
- The blue field is aligned to the left of the person at the head of the flag (where the sun is) before folding.
Terms for the National Flag
- Military service uses four terms:
- Flag: The general term regardless of size and use.
- Color: A flag carried by a unit.
- Standard: A flag flown by a unit's headquarters.
- Ensign: A flag flown by a ship.
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This quiz explores the fundamental principles of military courtesy and discipline, essential for teamwork and efficacy in military operations. It covers key concepts, including the importance of salutes and persons entitled to receive them. Test your knowledge on how these elements contribute to military success.
