AFP Customs And Traditions PDF

AFP CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS 1 Scope of Presentation ⮚ DEFINITION OF TERMS ⮚ MILITARY TRADITIONS ⮚ MILITARY CUSTOMS 2 Military Traditions Traditions: ⮚ Inherited Principles ⮚ Standards ⮚ Practices Customs – Are accepted practices realized...

AFP CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS 1 Scope of Presentation ⮚ DEFINITION OF TERMS ⮚ MILITARY TRADITIONS ⮚ MILITARY CUSTOMS 2 Military Traditions Traditions: ⮚ Inherited Principles ⮚ Standards ⮚ Practices Customs – Are accepted practices realized through continued usage that take the force and effect of a Common Law. 3 Military Traditions 1. Tradition of Honor: ⮚ Personal dignity ⮚ Self-worth ⮚ Supreme sacrifice to win freedom 4 Military Traditions Tradition of Loyalty – The Filipino soldier has traditionally held the respect of the nation by showing faithfulness, devotion and allegiance. 5 Military Traditions 3. Tradition of Valor – The Filipino soldier has epitomized valor during his gallant defenses and shows gallantry, courage, bravery and heroism. 6  Military Traditions 4. Tradition of Duty: ⮚ Deep sense of responsibility ⮚ Self-sacrifice 7  Military Traditions 5. Tradition of Solidarity: ⮚ Work together through thick and thin ⮚ Work as a part of the team ⮚ Partner of the people to attain the national objectives 8 Military Customs The Salute – Is a gesture or other action used to display respect. The highest form of military courtesy. 9 Military Customs Flag Raising Ceremony: ⮚ Philippine Flag symbolizes our country and people. ⮚ A form of pledge which signifies that all efforts and work done for the day is dedicated to the country and the people. 10 Military Customs The Retreat Ceremony – Honors the National flag at the end of the day; all members of a camp who are outdoors pause to salute the flag and sing the National anthem. 11 Military Customs The Three Volleys Over Grave: ⮚ This is a sign of respect and gesture of farewell tendered to a departed comrade- in-arms. ⮚ Throwing or casting earth three (3) times upon the grave, calling the name of the dead and saying “Farewell” three times. The Taps – A bugle call which signals lights- 12 Military Customs The Reveille – Comes from the French word “reveille”, which means for “wake up”. Is a bugle call, trumpet call, drum, fife-and-drum or pipes, it is mainly used to wake military personnel. 13 Military Customs White Flag of Truce: ⮚ A worldwide custom used to signal temporary cessation of hostilities. ⮚ Recognized protective sign of truce or ceasefire. 14 Military Customs Wearing of Decorations – Military personnel who honorably earned decorations in the performance of duty, displays them as part of the uniform during appropriate occasions. 15 Military Customs The Reception – The act of acceptance for the recruits to give them a glimpse of what to expect from the organization for the duration of the training. 16  Military Customs The Raising of the Right Hand in Taking Oath – For truth of statement or testimony has been a solemn and serious matter accompanied by ceremony. Courtesy of the Post: ⮚ An officer of any of the armed services visiting at a military post or one who resides in its vicinity is often extended the “Courtesy of the Post” by the commanding officer after the prescribed official call has been made. ⮚ This may include the privilege of accommodation 17 Military Customs Presentation of Recruit to Colors – In most units, it is a ceremony in which recruits are presented to the color for the purpose of signifying acceptance and welcome into the organization. Farewell Tendered to a Departing Officer – Prior to the Departure of an Officer from his station on a change of assignment, a reception, or other suitable unit function, is usually given 18 Military Customs Ceremony Tendered to a Retiree – In recognition of his long, faithful and honorable service to the AFP. Trumpet of Bugle Calls – The sound of these calls rejuvenates every system of a soldier’s body to continue performing the things as signaled by each call. ⮚ First Call 19  Military Customs Courtesy Calls - Significant Courtesy Calls in the Military: ⮚ An Officer who has been detailed outside of an organization or has been reassigned to unit outside his Major Service. ⮚ An Officers from overseas missions or foreign school. ⮚ Newly promoted Officers. ⮚ An Officers assuming command positions. 20 Military Customs Call of Newly Promoted Generals/Flag Officers – Officers promoted to star ranks call on the Major Service Commander, Chief of Staff, AFP and the Secretary of National Defense after taking their oath of office before the Commander-in-Chief. New Year’s Call on the Commanding Officer – It has been an invariable custom 21 Military Customs Happy Hour: ⮚ Special form of unit Officer comradeship which had been developing and spreading in recent years. ⮚ Usually held on Friday, the growing customs calls for a light hearted jesting about the events of the week, or airing a minor gripe, and blowing off a little steam. ⮚ Examples are Unit/Officers’ or EP’s Club 22 Military Customs Military Weddings – These customs are generally the same for all faiths. They vary only as chaplains of the different churches incorporate other procedures to add to their color and tone. 23 Military Customs Ceremonies at Holiday Dinners – Practice on Christmas and New Year’s Day, in which Commanding Officers visit troops during meal time or prior to the serving of the meal. Christmas Holiday Entertainment – Practice on Christmas in which children of the organization are given gifts and entertained. 24 Military Customs Rank Has Its Privileges (RHIP) – Whenever a choice is to be made, such selection of billets or quarters or electing means of transportation, the option of section follow rank, with senior given the privilege to select first. Visiting the Sick – A military personnel who is sick in the hospital is visited by available Officers and Enlisted personnel of the unit in 25 Military Customs Survivor Assistance to Bereaved Family – When any member of a unit dies, an Officer is immediately designated by the Commanding Officer to render possible assistance to the bereaved family. “I Wish” and “I Desire” Statement – When the Commanding Officer states, “I wish,” or “I desire” rather than “I order that you do such and such, this wish or desire has all the force of a direct order. 26 Military Customs Place of Honor – The place of honor is on the right. Accordingly, when a junior walks, rides, or sits with a senior he takes position abreast and to the left of the senior, this is akin to the deference, which a young man pays his elders. Use of the Word “Sir” – The word “Sir” is used in military conversation by the junior officer in addressing a senior, and by all Non- Commissioned Officers (NCOs) in addressing Officers. It precedes a report, a query, and follows the answer of a question. 28 The Officer’s Code Tact and Foresight – An Officer must not only discreet in the exercise of his duties but must be prepared to perform his tasks skillfully under all circumstances. Personal Appearance – An Officer at all times appear neat and clean. Nothing destroys the respect and confidence of subordinates than the shabbiness of their superiors. Welfare of Enlisted Men – The welfare of the enlisted men and their families should be the 29 The Officer’s Code Official Statements – An Officer’s official statement, whether written or unwritten without reservation, making false official statement is not only contrary to military ethics but is also punishable under the Articles of War. Responsibilities: ✔ It is an Officer’s duty to prepare himself/herself professionally for higher responsibilities. ✔ The rank of an Officer carries with it commensurate responsibilities. ✔ When he/she accepts commission, it is his duty to prepare himself/herself for higher responsibilities. 30