ROTC Orientation and Description PDF

Legal Basis of ROTC: ❖ Philippines national defense of 1935 ❖ Republic Act 9163 (NSTP LAW) ❖ Republic Act 7077 (AFP reservist Act) What is Reserve Officers Training Corps? - Program designed to provide military training to tertiary level students in order to motivate Course Offer...

Legal Basis of ROTC: ❖ Philippines national defense of 1935 ❖ Republic Act 9163 (NSTP LAW) ❖ Republic Act 7077 (AFP reservist Act) What is Reserve Officers Training Corps? - Program designed to provide military training to tertiary level students in order to motivate Course Offered in ROTC: - Basic Reserve Officers Training Corps Military Science 1 (MS-1) - for 1st Semester Military Science 2 (MS-2) - for 2nd Semester Cadet Officer Candidate Course (COCC) Summer Cadre Training (SCT) - MS-3 - Advance Reserve Officers Training Corps Military Science 31 (MS-31) - for 1st Semester (2nd year college) Military Science 32 (MS-32) - for 2nd Semester (2nd year college) Military Science 41 (MS-41) - for 1st Semester (3rd year college) Military Science 42 (MS-42) - for 2nd Semester (3rd year college) CHAIN OF COMMAND: President Ferdinand R. Marcos JR - COMMANDER IN CHIEF, AFP Sec Gilberto C. Teodoro JR - SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE Gen Romeo S. Brawner JR PA - CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP Ltgen Stephen P. Parreno PAF - COMMANDING GENERAL, PAF Bgen Elpidio B. Talja PAF - COMMANDER, AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND Col Maribelle B. Manangbao PAF (MNSA) - COMMANDING OFFICER, 2ND ARCEN Ltc Jose Luis S. Del Rosario PAF - COMMANDANT 236TH DMST_JCFC ROTC-U ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE (JCFC): Ms. Karen D. Macapagal LTC Jose Luis S. Del Rosario PAF NSTP Coordinator (ROTC) Commandant SMS Carlito L. Lomanog PAF NCO-In- Charge SSg Junard C. Cabatic PAF Assistant NCOIC Sgt Jon Marck Tumaque PAF Sgt Jenifer T. Guevara PAF Military Training Instructor Military Training Instructor A2C Angel D. Pedro PAF AM Ian Roger T. Perez PAF Military Training Instructor Military Training Instructor MSg Runy D. Cadag PAF (Ret) Voluntary Reservist Instructor CORPS OF CADET BRANCHES OF SERVICES: 3 BRANCHES OF AFP Philippine Army (PA) – Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas. Philippine Navy (PN) – Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas. Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) – Hukbong Kawal Pandagat ng Pilipinas. Philippine Air Force (PAF) – Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas. DEFINITION OF TERMS: 1. Flight - At least two, But not more than four elements. 2. Alignment - straight line several elements are ferment, dressing for several elements upon straight line. A unit is aligned when it is dressed 3. Dress - Alignment of elements side by side or in line 4. Cadence - Uniform rhythm by which movement is executed or number of steps or counts per minutes of which movement is executed. 5. Cover- Individuals aligning themselves directly behind the person to their immediate front while maintaining proper distance 6. Element - Smallest drill unit comprised of at least 3, but usually 8 to 12 individuals, one of whom is designated the element leader. 7. Base - Movement is regulated. For instance, in executing right front into line leading element is the base. 8. Front - Space occupied by unit, measured flank to flank. 9. In Column - Arrangements of units side by side with guide element leaders to head 10. Arms Swing - Swinging arms must be 6 inches in front & 3 inches straight to the rear of the trouser seams, fingers formed into a fist with the thumb over the forefinger. 11. Pace - A step of 24 inches. Length of full step in quick time 12. Slow Time - Rate of marching at 60 steps per min 13. Mark Time - Marching in place at rate of 100 to 120 steps per minute 14. Double Time - Cadence at rate of 180 steps per minute 15. Rank - Single line of persons placed side by side 16. Interval - Space between individuals placed side by side 17. Distance - Space between individual when individual are one behind the other 18. Steps - Distance measured from heel to heel between the feet of the man walking. Steps may be prescribed number.  19. Eyes Right - Direction of the face during the eyes right should be 45 degrees to right side. 20. Guide - The man with whom command or element thereof regulates its march 21. To Revoke A Command - MANUMBALIK (AS YOU WERE) - To revoke a preparatory command that he has given. POSITION OF ATTENTION : A. Heels on the same line close to each other as possible. B. Feet turned out equally, forming an angel of approximately 45 degrees. C. Knees straight w/out stiffness. D. Hips level. Body erect, shoulders clipped to the back and square to the front stomach in. E. Arma hanging naturally alongside w/out stiffness, back of the hands out, thumbs along the seams of the trousers and the fingers held naturally. F. Head erect and eyes straight to the front. Chin drawn in so that the axis of the head and neck is vertical. G. Weight of the body rest equally on both legs. H. Remain silent and do not move unless otherwise directed. VOICE CONTROL: ➔ Loudness - command should be enough to be heard and understood ➔ Volume - best attain by good posture of the body, ease, proper, breathing, and correct timing in giving commands ➔ Diaphragm - used in giving commands PARTS AND TYPES OF COMMAND: Preparatory Command - stated the movement to be carried out and mentally prepared the soldier for its execution. In the command “PASULONG, KAD” the preparatory command is Pasulong. Command of Execution - tells when the movement is to be carried out. In “PASULONG KAD” the command of execution is Kad.  1. The word NA is used to signal the command of execution except for the following: 2. TA (SANDATA) manual of arms 3. KAD (LAKAD) rest to motion, other commands given while in motion, the general rule will apply 4. TO (HINTO) motion to rest 5. RAP (HARAP) translation of ready front facing 6. DA (HANDA) for attention 7. NGA (PAHINGA) “Tikas Pahinga” Parade Rest 8. Combined Commands - preparatory command and command of execution are combined. These commands are given without inflection and at a uniformly pitch and loudness comparable to that for normal command execution. HUMANAY (FALL IN), PALUWAG (AT EASE), LUMANSAG (DISMISS). 9. Supplementary Commands - oral orders given by subordinate leader to reinforce complement of commander order. Given between preparatory command and the command execution. 10. Mass Command - used to develop confidence and promote enthuasiasm. Effective in developing command voice when instructing leadership course. When commander wants the unit to use mass commands, he commands - SA AKING PAG-UTOS (AT MY COMMAND) commander gives preparatory command describing movement to be performed 11. Directives - oral order given by commander that direct or cause a subordinate leader to take action. Given in sentence form normally prefixed terms. EXAMPLE: - “ITANGHAL ANG SANDATA”. “IPAHAYAG ANG KAUTUSAN” “PAMUNUAN ANG INYONG PANGKAT O TILAP, PULUTONG, BALANGAY” MOVEMENTS WHILE AT HALT Position and Stationary Movements (Flight Composition) A. Attention - HUMANDA B. Fall In - HUMANAY C. At Close Interval - MASINSING PAGITAN  D. At Normal Interval - TUN-TON KANAN E. Flight Inspection - PABUKANG HANAY Salutes - Pagpugay Kmay/Tanghal a. Hand Salute (Pugay kamay, Na) - Baba Kamay, Na b. Riffle Salute (Tanghal, Ta) - Baba, Ta c. Eyes Right (Handa tingin sa Kanan, Na) - Handa Rap Rest At Halt a. Parade Rest (Tikas Pahinga) b. At Ease (Paluwag) c. Rest (Pahinga) d. Fall Out (Tiwalag) e. Lumansag Facing a. Right Face (Harap sa Kanan, Rap) b. Left Face (Harap sa Kaliwa, Rap) c. About Face (Harap sa Likod, Rap) d. Left Halt Face (Harap hating Kaliwa, Rap) e. Right Halt Face (Harap hating Kanan, Rap) f. Center Face (Harap sa Gitna, Rap) STEPS AND MARCHING 1. Change Steps (Palit Hakbang, Kad) - Kad is given as the right foot strikes the marching surfaces. execution Kad take one more steps with left foot, then in one count place the right toe near the heel of the left foot and step off again with the left foot. Bring your arms in the side 2. Marching in Place  - Kad is given as either foot strikes the marching surface. On the command of execution Kad, take one more step, bring the trailing foot along side the leading foot, and begin to march in place. 3. Column Right/Left (Liko sa Kanan/Kaliwa, Kad) - Kad is given as the right foot strikes the ground. On the preparatory command Liko shift the weight of the body to the left leg without noticeable movement. On the command Kad face 90 degrees to the right by pivoting on the ball of the left foot. At the same time taking half steps in the new direction with your foot, and do not allow your arms to swing. 4. Eyes Right while matching two counts execution - command Handa tingin sa Kanan, Na is given as the right foot strike the deck. On the command of execution Na count one step to the front with your left foot, the smartly turn your head and eyes 45 degrees to the right (except the element leaders and the guide). The shoulder remain square to the front. The command to terminate this movement is Handa Rap. Military Courtesy - extension or manifestation for others. Salute - most important form of military courtesy, executed by raising right hand until tip of forefinger touches front brim of the headgear when covered ★ Rules of rendering hand salute - required inside and outside military installations during office hours/outside office hours ★ Persons entitled to salute - Commissioned officers of AFP both male and female. - Commissioned officers of friedly nations when they are recognized as such. ♡ Saluting distance - 6 paces from person saluted - 10 paces for recognition distance - Salute must be returned by those entitled to it. - Not rendered when running but at a halt or walk - Never salute with cigarette or pipe in mouth - Salute is rendered but once if the senior remains in the immediate vicinity and no conversation takes place - If conversation takes place, the junior again salutes the senior when they part from each other. ♡ When not to salute - While at work, in case the officer calls for a soldier who is not working, the soldier stops working, approaches and salutes him/her again when they part from each other. - When carrying articles with hands or being so occupied as to make saluting impractical - Standing at a horse, motorcycle or bicycle - In case of doubt due to absence of specific instructions, the salute is rendered. REPORTING TO AN OFFICER - Salute is rendered by junior while reporting to senior, he/she also salute before leaving > Reporting indoors without arms - Soldier will remove his headgear, knocks at door of the office of the officer & enters when told to do so. - Upon entering, he/she halts about two paces from the officer & salute will say, sir Sgt Dela Cruz, reporting for instructions sir!. The salute is maintained until he completes his report, and the officer has returned salute. - A soldier will not remove his headgear, knocks at the door of the office of the officer & enter when told to do so. - Saluting with rifle slung on right shoulder > Reporting outdoors with arms - Headgear is not removed - When more than one individual are present, the first one who recognize the officer will command “attention” or “tzun” loud enough to be heard by everybody present. OTHER COURTESIES TO INDIVIDUAL When an officer enters a room or tent used as office, workshop or recreation room, those at work or at play are not required to come to attention unless addressed by the officers. When accompanying a senior, a junior walks or rides on his left When entering the car or small boat, the junior goes in first and others follow in the inverse order or rank. In getting off, the senior goes out first NATIONAL ANTHEM COLOR ❖ Outdoors – whenever and wherever the national anthem or the colors is played, military personnel not in formation must observed the following ❖ At the note of the music all personnel present will face the music, stand at attention and render the prescribed salute, the salute are retained until the last note of the music ❖ individual leading or standing on horse will stand at attention but does not salute. ❖ Vehicles in motion will be brought to a halt. Persons riding in a passenger car or a motorcycle will dismount and salute. ❖ above respect to the national color is rendered to the national anthem or color of friendly nations  ❖ Indoors – when the national anthem is played officers and men will stand at attention and face the flag if any but do not salute. > NATIONAL FLAG - Philippine Flag represents our nation and should be given a place of honor. - It is not permitted to tough the ground - not used as a costume - No lettering of object should be placed on it > NATIONAL FLAG How to display the flag: - When hoisted at the flagpole, it should be hoisted fully to the top of the pole; BLUE part above - During mourning, the flag is raised at the half mast. - When displayed with another flag, standing side by side, the national flag is at the right side, the blue part up - When placed in the vertical manner, the triangle is up, the blue color at the right. - When displayed in horizontal position, the triangle is at the right side, with blue part above. - When displayed over the casket, the triangle is in the direction of the head of the cadaver, with blue part on the right. - In vehicle: Feet first - Tomb: Head first MILITARY DISCIPLINE Mental Attitude - Feelings, thoughts, outlook State of Training - Condition, status, level of skills and knowledge Renders Obedience Instinctive in All Condiitions - Follow and obey orders anytime and anywhere without questions asked. - respect for and loyalty to properly constituted authority - obeying the order it is done in correct and appropriate behavior.  - smartness of appearance and action Military Discipline - involves the ready subordination of the will of the individual for the good of the group. it is extension and specialized application of the discipline which demands habitual but reasoned obedience that preserves initiative and functions unfalteringly even in the absence of the commander. HOW TO CREATE DISCIPLINE: - By instilling a sense of responsibility in each individual - Demanding correct performance of duty - By inculcating in an individual by appealing to his sense of reason. - By coordination either individually or collectively Classes of Trumpet Calls a. Warning Calls - First call - Guard Mounting - Drill call - Fatigue call b. Formations Calls - Fire call - Call to arms - Reveille - Retreat c. Service Calls - Sick call RELATION OF COURTESY AND DISCIPLINE - founded upon respect and loyalty to superiors - develops from mutual respect and good will among members - There will be no peace and order in the organization, hence, it will disintegrate.