Military Customs & Traditions PDF

ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS HON.OP Ra. PtArTio RItOisTm.D ISM. DuUtTyY.  A...

ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS HON.OP Ra. PtArTio RItOisTm.D ISM. DuUtTyY.  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. INSTRUCTOR’S PROFILE Cadet Honey A. Villanueva 2CL Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Financial Management 1 Platoon Leader Bravo Company st HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. Why we need to Learn the Types of Military Custom and Tradition? HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. 50 minutes with break HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. ROADMAP Explain the following: Difference Between Tradition and Custom. Military Traditions. Military customs. Apply (check on learning) Summary Assessment HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. LEARNING OUTCOME At the end of the session the learner will be able to explain difference between military customs and traditions inside the classroom in accordance with ROTC Handbook. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. SAFETY RULES ❖ Follow emergency exit door in case of fire, earthquake and other emergencies during our session. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. CLASSROOM RULES ✔Those who will attend personal necessity can go out silently. ✔Those who are sleepy can proceed at the back and have some stretching. ✔Turn cellular phones to silent mode ✔Questions will be entertained right after the lecture. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. REFERENCES Military Custom and Traditions (Hand Book) HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. INTRODUCTION Traditions are important as they can bind loved ones or groups of people together. The military is built on traditions, customs and manners, and as a result its members share a common experience. As a family member or friend of a service member, it can be valuable to learn about those traditions and customs your loved one participates in as a part the military community. Knowing the basics of common military traditions and customs can help you feel more comfortable visiting your service member on an installation or attending a military ceremony. Take a look at some of the most common military customs for all service branches. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. Explain Different military customs and traditions as follows: Difference Between Tradition and Custom. Military Traditions. Military customs. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. TRADITIONS Inherited principles Standards Practices That serves as the established guides for an individual or group HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY TRADITIONS TRADITION OF VALOR - Gallant defense of Bataan and Corregidor against the Japanese Imperial Army - A tribute by Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur when he proclaimed: “GIVE ME 20,000 FILIPINO SOLDIERS AND I’LL CONQUER THE WORLD.” HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. TRADITION OF HONOR PERSONAL DIGNITY SELF-WORTH SUPREME SACRIFICE TO WIN FREEDOM HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. TRADITION OF SOLIDARITY Unity - Work together through thick and thin - Work as a part of the team - Partner of the people to attain national objectives. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. TRADITION OF LOYALTY Loyalty shown to - The nation - The constitution - The Commander-in-Chief - Seniors - Peers - Juniors HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. Traditions of Duty As a dedicated public servant - Deep sense of responsibility - Self sacrifice HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS Accepted practices realized through continued usage that take the force. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS Salute - Men of arms execute salute as an exchange of greeting, courtesy and respect among themselves. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS Flag Raising Ceremony - The Filipino soldier honors the flag by raising it before the start of the official day’s work to pledge that all his efforts for the day is dedicated to God, country and people. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS The Retreat Ceremony – The sounds of the evening gun during a combined ceremonial parade and retreat ceremony constitute one of the inspiring customs of the service. Military personnel in camps or garrisons pause for a moment either to salute the Nation’s’ Flag or sing the National Anthem. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS The Three Volleys Over Graves – This is a sign of respect and gesture tendered to a departed comrade-in-arms. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS The White Flag of Truce - A worldwide custom used to signal the temporary cessation of hostilities between warring parties. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS The Wearing of Decoration - military personnel, who honorably earned decorations in the performance of duty, displays them as part of the uniform during appropriate occasions. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS The Raising of the Right Hand in Taking Oath - From the earliest days, the taking of an oath for truth of statement or testimony has been a solemn and serious matter accompanied by ceremony. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS 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. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. 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. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS Farewell Tendered to a Departing Officer – A newly assigned officer is tendered a welcome party while prior to the departure of an officer from his station on a change of assignment, a farewell party is tendered. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS Ceremony Tendered to a Retiree - This is tendered to a military retiree in recognition of his long, faithful and honorable service to the AFP. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS Trumpet or Bugle Calls - Trumpet and Bugle Calls add more distinction and excitement to the regimented life of military personnel. As the day-to-day activities bore, the sounds of these calls rejuvenate every system of his body to continue performing the things as signaled by each call. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. 3 minutes break HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS Courtesy Calls - The following are some of the significant courtesy calls in the military: a. An officer who has been detailed outside of an organization and rejoining his major service or has been reassigned to unit outside his Major Service customarily calls on his Major Service Commander. b. Upon arrival or prior to departure, officers from overseas missions or foreign schooling pay a call to their respective Major Service Commanders. It is also appropriate for officers assuming foreign pots or coming back from such assignments to call on the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of National Defense. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS c. Officers assuming command positions or similar key positions call on their immediate commanders, including Major Service Commanders. They do the same prior to a transfer or relief from duty. d. Newly promoted officers customarily call on their Major Service Commanders. This is usually done in groups of the same rank. e. In some cases, senior officers who are the subject of all these calls may be extremely busy to attend or receive callers. It is always a sign of courtesy and goodwill to have manifested an intention to pay such a call. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. 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. - Calls on the Major Service Commanders are usually accompanied by some form of arrival and departure honors. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS New Year’s Call on the Commanding Officer - It has been an invariable custom throughout the AFP that officers make a formal call upon their Commander during New Year’s Day. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS Happy Hour - This is a special form of unit officer comradeship which had been developing and spreading in recent years. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. 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. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS Patronage of the Officer’s Club and EP’s Club Houses - This custom enable officers and EP to spend their off-duty social and recreational life in said centers. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS Ceremonies at Holiday Dinners - this is the 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. The method varies rather widely. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS Christmas Holiday Entertainment - This is another practice on Christmas in which children of the organization are given gifts and entertained. The Chaplain, Special Service Officer or Ladies Club with the band present jointly organizes this. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS Rank Has Its Privileges - 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. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. MILITARY CUSTOMS Visiting the Sick - A military personnel who is sick in the hospital is visited by available officers and enlisted personnel of the unit in such number as may be permitted by the doctor or surgeon in charge. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. Military Custom Survivor Assistance to Bereaved Family - When any member of a unit dies, an officer is immediately designated by the commanding officer to render every possible assistance to the bereaved family. A similar courtesy may be tendered, if desired, in the case of a death of a member of any personnel’s family. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. Military Custom “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. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. Military Custom Use of the Word “Sir” - The word “Sir” is used in military conversation by the junior officer in addressing a senior, and by all solders in addressing officers. It precedes a report, a query, and follows the answer of a question. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. Military Customs Place of Honor – The place of honor is on one’s right. When a junior walks, rides, or sits with a senior, he takes position abreast to the left of the senior. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY  ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. Summary Explain the following: Difference between Tradition and Custom. Military Traditions. Military customs. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. Assessment HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY ARMY 2040: WORLD-CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE. THANK YOU and GOOD DAY!!! HONOR. PATRIOTISM. DUTY