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Topic 1: CODE OF CITIZENSHIP charitable, courteous but dignified, in your dealings with your fellowmen. 1. HAVE FAITH IN DIVINE PROVIDENCE- that guides the destinies of 9. LEAD A CLEAN AND FRUGAL men and nations....

Topic 1: CODE OF CITIZENSHIP charitable, courteous but dignified, in your dealings with your fellowmen. 1. HAVE FAITH IN DIVINE PROVIDENCE- that guides the destinies of 9. LEAD A CLEAN AND FRUGAL men and nations. LIFE- Do not indulge in frivolity or pretense. Be simple in your dress and 2. LOVE YOUR COUNTRY for it is the modest in your behavior. home of your people, the seat of your affections, and the source of your happiness 10. LIVE UP TO THE NOBLE and well-being. Its defense is your primary TRADITIONS OF OUR PEOPLE- duty. Be ready at all times to sacrfice and die Venerate the memory of our heroes. Their for it if necessary. lives point the way to duty and honor. 3. RESPECT THE CONSTITUTION- 11. BE INDUSTRIOUS- Be not afraid or which is the expression of your sovereign ashamed to do manual labor. Productive toil will. The government is your government. It is conducive to economic security and adds has been established for your safety and to the wealth of the nation. welfare. Obey the laws and see that they are observed by all and that public officials 12. RELY ON YOUR OWN EFFORTS- comply with their duties. for your progress and happiness. Be not easily discouraged. Persevere in the pursuit 4. PAY YOUR TAXES- willingly and of your legitimate ambitions. promptly. Citizenship implies not only rights but also obligations. 13. DO YOUR WORK CHEERFULLY, THOROUGHLY, AND WELL- Work 5. SAFEGUARD THE PURITY OF badly done is worse than work undone. Do SUFFRAGE - and abide by the decisions of not leave for tomorrow what you can do the majority. today 6. LOVE AND RESPECT 14. CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELFARE YOUR PARENTS- It is your duty to serve OF YOUR COMMUNITY- and promote them gratefully and well. social justice. You do not live for yourselves and your families alone. You are part of 7. VALUE YOUR HONOR- as you value society to which you owe definite your life. Poverty with honor is preferable to responsibilities. wealth with dishonor. 15. CULTIVATE THE HABIT OF 8. BE TRUTHFUL AND HONEST IN USING GOODS MADE IN THE THOUGHT AND ACTION- Be just and PHILIPPINES- Patronize the products and trades of your countrymen.  aspect. It can preserve your life thus it is 16. USE AND DEVELOP OUR enforced by those in authority and must be NATIONAL RESOURCES- and conserve followed without reservation. them for posterity. They are the inalienable heritage of our people. Do not traffic with Professionalism- Professionalism in the your citizenship. military career stands for commitment, knowledge and skills and is better expressed in one’s attention to duty with the required Topic 2: STANDARDS OF CONDUCT discipline and competence. It gives rise to OF A SOLDIER impartiality, objectivity and non-partisanship that are necessary to support common goals Standards of Conduct: for the welfare of the population. Pursuit of Excellence Pride in Uniform Adherence to Law- All soldiers are both Discipline citizens and military personnel, hence are Professionalism subject to the same law and shall uphold the Adherence to Law same as part of their duty of service to the Deference to Authority country. In case of conflict, the higher military standard of conduct required under Pursuit of Excellence- Each soldier strives the same set of circumstances in either to perfect his craft to achieve his mission. system, is always paramount. He should have full knowledge of his job, has proficiency in training and in combat, in Deference to Authority- Authority within peacekeeping and in the implementation of the military is evident in the Chain of national policies for development. Command, starting with the Non-Commissioned Officer in the most vital Pride in Uniform- The military uniform role as implementer and the succession of reflects not only the personality of the Commanding Officer before him through individual soldier but also that of the whole which the commands are progressively organization. It is the responsibility of the issued and implemented. Deference to civil soldier to take extra care and use of his authority is likewise required as a function uniform and all insignias he carries on them, of soldier’s responsibility. for it is in this simple ritual that the soldier is set apart from the rest. Application: The soldier is well aware of the Discipline- A soldier is a model of methods for the world and constantly self-discipline. Discipline is equally vital to utilizes his knowledge of human preservation of life as much as to the success nature when confronted with of military operations and demands circumstances not particularly met in unconditional compliance as its foremost his training courses. Values are  taught by perception and practice Tradition of Duty- As a dedicated public over time. Thus, it is normal that servant steady survey of one's self in the - Deep sense of responsibility dynamism of daily life will guide the - Self- sacrifice right application of the prior qualities and standards of conduct in military Tradition of Honor: life, for this code to endure and be - PERSONAL DIGNITY relevant for the decades ahead. - SELF-WORTH The primary responsibility regarding - SUPREME SACRIFICE TO WIN ingraining and strengthening the FREEDOM values and standards of conduct is Tradition of Solidarity- Unity: vested in the military leadership. - Work together through thick and thin Officers and NCOs in command and - Work as a part of the team control positions should commit - Partner of the people to attain these values to memory and be in a national objectives. position to clarify the same when inquired. Tradition of Loyalty- Loyalty shown to - The nation - The constitution Topic 3: AFP CUSTOMS AND - The Commander-in-Chief TRADITIONS - Seniors - Peers - Juniors Traditions- serves as the established guides for an individual or group. Customs- Accepted practices realized - Inherited principles through continued usage that take the force - Standards and effect of a Common Law. - Practices Military Traditions: Military Customs: Tradition of Valor- Gallant defense Salute of Bataan and Corregidor against the Flag Raising Ceremony- Honor to Japanese Imperial Army the flag A tribute by Gen. Douglas Flag Retreat Ceremony- Sound of MacArthur when he proclaimed: evening gun “GIVE ME 20,000 FILIPINO The Three Volley Over Graves- SOLDIERS AND I’LL CONQUER Sign of respect and gestures of THE WORLD farewell to a departed comrade-in-arms. Military Customs Constitution: Commander. Officers assuming The White Flag of Truce- Signal of foreign post or coming back from temporary cessation of hostilities such assignment call on the Chief of The Wearing of Decorations- Staff and the Secretary of National Display of honorably earned Defense. decorations in the performance of - Officers assuming command duty as part of their uniform positions or similar key The Raising of the Right hand in positions call on their Taking the Oath immediate commanders, Presentation of Recruits to Colors- including Major Service Recruits are presented to the colors Commander. They do the for the purpose of signifying same prior to a transfer or acceptance and welcome into the relief from duty. organization. - Newly promoted officers Farewell Tendered to a Departing customarily call on their Officer- A reception or other Major Service Commanders. suitable unit function, is usually Usually done in groups of given by the unit’s officers and the same rank. ladies in honor of the departing - Senior officers who are the officer and his family. subject of all these calls may Ceremony Tendered to a Retiree- be extremely busy to attend In recognition of his long, faithful or receive callers. It is and honorable service to the AFP. always a sign of courtesy Trumpet or Bugle Calls- The and goodwill to have sounds of these calls rejuvenate manifested an intention to every system of a soldiers body to pay such a call. continue performing the things as signaled by each call. New Years Call on the Courtesy Calls- The following are Commanding Officer- Officers some of the significant courtesy make a formal call upon their CO calls in the military: An officer who during the New Year’s day. has been detailed outside of and is Happy Hour- A special form of unit rejoining his major service or has officer comradeship which has been been reassigned to units outside his developing and spreading in recent major service customarily call on his years. Major Service Commander. Upon - Officers gather at their local arrival or departure, officers from club for a beer and overseas mission or foreign conversation. Usually held on schooling pay a call to their Fridays. respective Major Service  Military Weddings- These customs “I wish” and “I desire” Statement- are generally the same for all faiths. This wish or desire has all the force They vary only a chaplains of one of direct order. different churches incorporate other Place of honor- The place of honor procedures to add color and tone. is on the right. Patronage of the Officer’s Club - Accordingly, when a junior and EP’s Club House- Enables walks, rides, or sits with a officers and EPs to spend their off senior he takes position duty social and recreational life in abreast and to the left of the said centers. senior. Ceremonies at Holiday Dinners- Use of the Word “Sir” or Practice during Christmas and New “Ma’am”- It is used in military Year’s day, in which the CO visits conversation by the junior officer in troops during meal time or prior to addressing the senior, and by all the serving of the meal soldiers in addressing officers. Christmas Holiday Entertainment- - It precedes a report, a query, Children of the org. are given gifts and follows the answer of a and entertained. question. Rank Has Its Privilege (RHIP)- Whenever a choice is to be made, such as selection of billets or An officer shows breeding and is quarters or electing means of therefore considered a gentleman in his transportation, the option of conduct and in all his dealings. He knows selection follows rank, with the that: senior given the privilege to select Being late for any engagement is the first. height of bad manners. Visiting the Sick- A military He is expected to behave and personnel who is sick in the hospital conduct himself with dignity and is visited by available officers and restraint. EPs of the unit if permitted by the It is bad taste to address a woman by doctor in order that his needs are her first name or nickname unless attended. she has indicated otherwise. Survivor Assistance to Bereaved If an officer invites a friend to his Family- When any member of a unit club he should be out of sigh only dies, an officer is immediately when necessary. designated by the CO to render any An officer stands when introduced to possible assistance to the bereaved a woman, clergyman, or an old man. family. It is not polite to compliment a person in a company because the others might feel slighted. 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 professionally for higher responsibilities. - The rank of an officer carries with it commensurate responsibilities. - When he accepts commission, it is his duty to prepare himself for higher responsibilities. Tact and Foresight- An officer must not only discreet in the exercise of his duties but must be prepared to perform his task skillfully under all circumstances. Personal Appearance- An officer at all times appears 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 paramount concern of an officer.