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"PARTS AND TYPES OF COMMAND MOVEMENTS WHILE AT HALT STEPS AND MARCHING" I. PARTS AND TYPES OF COMMAND MOVEMENTS WHILE AT HALT STEPS AND MARCHING. 1. ALIGNMENT – A STRAIGHT LINE UPON WHICH SEVERAL ELEMENTS ARE FERMENT, OR THE DRESSING FOR SEVERAL ELEMENTS UPON STRAIGHT LINE. A UNIT IS ALIGNED WHEN...

"PARTS AND TYPES OF COMMAND MOVEMENTS WHILE AT HALT STEPS AND MARCHING" I. PARTS AND TYPES OF COMMAND MOVEMENTS WHILE AT HALT STEPS AND MARCHING. 1. ALIGNMENT – A STRAIGHT LINE UPON WHICH SEVERAL ELEMENTS ARE FERMENT, OR THE DRESSING FOR SEVERAL ELEMENTS UPON STRAIGHT LINE. A UNIT IS ALIGNED WHEN IT IS DRESSED. 2. CADENCE – A UNIFORM RHYTHM BY WHICH A MOVEMENT IS EXECUTED OR THE NUMBER OF STEPS OR COUNTS PER MINUTES OF WHICH A MOVEMENT IS EXECUTED. 3. BASE – THE ELEMENT ON WHICH A MOVEMENT IS REGULATED. FOR INSTANCE, IN EXECUTING RIGHT FRONT INTO LINE THE LEADING ELEMENT IS THE BASE. 4. ARM SWING – THE SWINGING OF ARMS MUST BE 6 INCHES IN FRONT AND 3 INCHES STRAIGHT TO THE REAR OF THE TROUSER SEAMS, FINGERS FORMED INTO A FIST WITH THE THUMB OVER THE FOREFINGER. 5. DISTANCE–SPACE BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL WHEN INDIVIDUAL ARE ONE BEHIND THE OTHER. 6. COLUMN – A FORMATION IN WHICH THE ELEMENTS ARE PLACED ONE BEHIND OTHER. 7. STEPS – THE DISTANCE MEASURED FROM HEEL TO HEEL BETWEEN THE FEET OF A MAN WALKING. A STEPS MAY BE ANY PRESCRIBED NUMBER OF INCHES. 8. DOUBLE TIME –CADENCE AT A RATE OF 180 STEPS PER MINUTE. 9.ECHELON – ONE OF A SERIES OF ELEMENTS FORMED ONE BEHIND ANOTHER. 10. EYES RIGHT- THE DIRECTION OF THE FACE DURING THE EYES RIGHT SHOULD BE 45 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT SIDE. 11. GUIDE- THE MAN WITH WHOM THE COMMAND OR ELEMENT THEREOF REGULATES ITS MARCH. 12. INTERVAL- THE LATERAL SPACE BETWEEN ELEMENTS ON THE SAME LINE. 13. TO REVOKE A COMMAND – TO CANCEL A COMMAND THAT HAS NOT BEEN CARRIED OUT OR TO START A MOVEMENT IMPROPERLY BEGUN FROM HALT, THE COMMAND MANUMBALIK OR AS YOU WERE IS GIVEN. ON THIS COMMAND, THE MOVEMENT OF TROOPS AND MEN RESUME ITS FORMER POSITION. II PARTS AND TYPES OF COMMAND I. COMMANDS 1. PREPARATORY COMMAND – STATES THE MOVEMENT TO BE CARRIED OUT AND MENTALLY PREPARES THE SOLDIER FOR ITS EXECUTION. IN THE COMMAND “PASULONG KAD” THE PREPARATORY COMMAND IS PASULONG. II PARTS AND TYPES OF COMMAND 2. COMMAND OF EXECUTION – TELLS WHEN THE MOVEMENT IS TO BE CARRIED OUT. IN “PASULONG KAD” THE COMMAND OF EXECUTION IS KAD. III. TYPES OF COMMANDS 1. TA (ABBREVIATED SANDATA) MANUAL OF ARMS. 2. KAD (ABBREVIATED LAKAD) FROM REST TO MOTION, OTHER COMMANDS GIVEN WHILE IN MOTION, THE GENERAL RULE WILL APPLY. 3. TO (ABBREVIATED HINTO) FROM MOTION TO REST. 4. RAP (ABBREVIATED HARAP) LITERAL TRANSLATION OF READY FRONT, FACING 5. DA (ABBREVIATED HANDA) FOR ATTENTION. 6. NGA (ABBREVIATED PAHINGA) “TIKAS PAHINGA” PARADE REST 7. COMBINED COMMANDS – THE PREPARATORY COMMAND AND THE COMMAND OF A EXECUTION ARE COMBINED. THESE COMMANDS ARE GIVEN WITHOUT INFLECTION AND AT UNIFORMLY PITCH AND LOUDNESS COMPARABLE TO THAT FOR NORMAL COMMAND OF EXECUTION. 8. SUPPLEMENTARY COMMANDS – ARE ORAL ORDERS GIVEN BY THE SUBORDINATE LEADER TO REINFORCE THE COMPLEMENT OF COMMANDER ORDER. IT IS NORMALLY GIVEN BETWEEN PREPARATORY COMMAND AND THE COMMAND OF EXECUTION. 9. MASS COMMAND – MASS COMMAND MAY BE USED TO DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AND PROMOTE ENTHUSIASM. THEY ARE DEFINITELY EFFECTIVE IN DEVELOPING A COMMAND VOICE WHEN INSTRUCTING A LEADERSHIP COURSE. 10. DIRECTIVES – ARE ORAL ORDER GIVEN BY THE COMMANDER THAT DIRECT OR CAUSE A SUBORDINATE LEADER TO TAKE ACTION. IT IS GIVEN IN A SENTENCE FORM AND ARE NORMALLY PREFIXED BY THE TERMS. A SUBORDINATE LEADER UPON RECEIVING A DIRECTIVE WILL RESORT TO THE NORMAL TWO-PART COMMAND. III POSITION AND STATIONARY MOVEMENTS 1. POSITION OF ATTENTION A. ATTENTION (HUMANDA) B. FALL IN (HUMANAY) C. AT CLOSE INTERVAL (MASINSING PAGITAN) D. AS YOU WHERE E. ASSEMBLY (MAGTIPON) 2. REST AT HALT (ONE COUNT EXECUTION EXCEPT FALL-OUT) A. PARADE REST (TIKAS PAHINGA)  B. AT EASE (PALUWAG) C. STAND AT EASE (TINDIG PALUWAG) D. REST (PAHINGA) E. FALL OUT (TIWALAG) 3. FACING (TWO COUNT EXECUTION) 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) 4. SALUTES (PAGPUGAY) TWO COUNTS EXECUTION. A. HAND SALUTE (PUGAY KAMAY NA, NA) B. EYES RIGHT (TINGIN SA KANAN, NA) IV STEPS AND MARCHING 1. CHANGE STEPS (PALIT HAKBANG, NA)- THE COMMAND PALIT HAKBANG, NA IS GIVEN AS THE RIGHT FOOT STRIKES THE MARCHING SURFACES. ON THE COMMAND OF EXECUTION NA 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 (PATAKDA, NA) THE COMMAND PATAKDA, NA IS GIVEN AS EITHER FOOT STRIKES THE MARCHING SURFACE.ON THE COMMAND OF EXECUTION NA, TAKE ONE MORE STEP, BRING THE TRAILLING FOOT ALONG SIDE THE LEADING FOOT, AND BEGIN TO MARCH IN PLACE. 3. COLUMN RIGHT/LEFT (LIKO SA KANAN/KALIWA, NA)- THE COMMAND LIKO SA KANAN, NA IS GIVEN AS THE RIGHT FOOT STRIKE THE GROUND. ON THE PREPARATORY COMMAND LIKO SHIFT THE WEIGHT OF THE BODY TO THE LEFT LEG WITHOUT NOTICEABLE MOVEMENT. ON THE COMMAND NA 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. (EXAMPLE: AN ELEMENT OF TWO 4 COUNTS EXECUTION, AN ELEMENT OF THREE 6 COUNTS EXECUTION, AND AN ELEMENT OF FOUR 8 COUNTS EXECUTION). 4. RIGHT/LEFTFLANK(KANANG/KALIWANG PANIG,NA)- THE COMMAND KANANG PANIG, NA IS GIVEN AS THE RIGHT FOOT STRIKE THE GROUND, ADVANCE AND PLANT YOUR LEFT FOOT THEN FACE TO THE RIGHT IN MARCHING AND STEP OFF IN THE NEW DIRECTION ON YOUR RIGHT FOOT. 5. EYES RIGHT/LEFT WHILE MARCHING TWO COUNTS EXECUTION)-THE COMMAND 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. 6. STAFF BEHIND ME (KALIPUNAN SUMALIKOD KO, NA)- TO MAKE A STAFF MOVE TO THE REAR OF THE COMMANDER, THE COMMAND IS KALIPUNAN SUMALIKOD KO, NA. THE MOVEMENT IS EXECUTED IN 8 COUNTS FOR 2 MEN STAFF, 10 COUNTS FOR 3 MEN STAFF, 12 COUNTS FOR 4 MEN STAFF. AT THE COMMAND NA ALL MEMBERS OF THE STAFF EXECUTE RIGHT FACE, THEN THE FIRST MAN FACES LEFT AND MARCHES IN FOUR STEPS, COLUMN LEFT AND HALTS ON THE PRESCRIBED LAST COUNT. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "MILITARY COURTESY & DISCIPLINE" ORIGIN OF WESTERN COURTESY MIDDLE AGES (MEDIEVAL EUROPE) -THE FIEFDOMS VARIOUS KINGS, NOBLEMEN, KNIGHTS, LOCAL AND BARBARIAN CHIEFTAINS POSSESSED THEIR OWN TERRITORIES (FIEFDOMS) WITH CORRESPONDING DEGREES OF MILITARY POWER, SOCIAL STATUS AND WEALTH.THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE NO ESTABLISHED PRACTICES ON CONSIDERATION FOR EACH OTHER. A REFINED (NON- AGGRESSIVE) CODES OF BEHAVIOR IS NEEDED IN THEIR RELATIVELY PRIVILEGE AND PROTECTED ENVIRONMENT SO THAT CAUTIOUS TRUST COULD BE ESTABLISHED. -WEAKENING OF THE WARRIOR NOBILITY CLASS CERTAIN MILITARY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS WEAKENED THE RANKS OF THE WARRIOR NOBILITY (LOCAL LORDS AND KNIGHTS) AND FACILITATED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MORE POWERFUL CENTRAL COURT OF THE OVERLORD.IN EUROPEAN MEDIEVAL HISTORY, A COURT, IS A GROUP OF PERSONS WHO ATTENDED A RULER AT ANY GIVEN TIME FOR SOCIAL AND POLITICAL AND FUNCTIONS. - DIPLOMATIC MANY WARRIOR NOBILITIES JOINED THE COURT OF AN OVERLORD. HOMAGES TO THE OVERLORD THE WARRIOR NOBILITY WHO DID NOT JOIN THE COURT OF THE OVERLORD BECAME VASSALS AND HAD TO PAY HOMAGES IN THE FORMS OF GOODS, SERVICES AND OATH OF LOYALTY. TO MAINTAIN LOYALTY TOWARDS THE MONARCHY, A MEDIEVAL COURTLY LITERATURE AND MORAL POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY WAS ADOPTED. IT PRACTICES NEW BEHAVIORAL ETHICS BASED ON THE RESTRAINT OF VIOLENCE AND BRUTAL SELF- INTEREST. THIS IS A CODE OF CIVILITY WITHIN AND AMONG SOCIAL CLASSES AND AMONGCOURTS OF DIFFERENT FIEFDOMS. IT CONTROLS EMOTIONS IN INTERPERSONAL AND OFFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS. -COURTESY (DICTIONARY) 1. EXCELLENCE OF MANNERS OR SOCIAL CONDUCT; POLITE BEHAVIOR. 2. A COURTEOUS, RESPECTFUL, OR CONSIDERATE ACT OR EXPRESSION. -MILITARY COURTESY IS THE EXTENSION OR MANIFESTATION FOR OTHERS.IT RECOGNIZES THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY OF A SENIOR’S POSITION THAT EXTENDS TO A JUNIOR AS THE ESSENTIAL PART THAT THE LATTER PLAYS AS A MEMBER OF THE MILITARY TEAM. -MOST IMPORTANT FORM OF MILITARY COURTESY " S A L U T E" THE HAND SALUTE IS EXECUTED BY RAISING THE RIGHT HAND SMARTLY UNTIL THE TIP OF THE FOREFINGER TOUCHES THE FRONT BRIMOF THE HEADGEAR WHEN COVERED. -RULES OF RENDERING A SALUTE. IT IS REQUIRED INSIDE MILITARY INSTALLATIONS DURING OFFICE HOURS. REQUIRED OUTSIDE MILITARY INSTALLATIONS DURING OFFICE HOURS.REQUIRED INSIDE MILITARY INSTALLATIONS OUTSIDE OFFICE HOURS. REQUIRED OUTSIDE MILITARY INSTALLATIONS DURING OFF- OFFICE HOURS. -PERSONS ENTITLED TO SALUTE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE AFP BOTH MALE AND FEMALE. COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF FRIENDLY NATIONS WHEN THEY ARE RECOGNIZED AS SUCH. -SALUTING DISTANCE SIX (6) PACES FROM THE PERSON SALUTED 6 PACES TEN (10) PACES FOR RECOGNITION DISTANCE -THE SALUTE MUST BE RETURNED BY THOSE ENTITLED TO IT. IT IS NOT RENDERED WHEN RUNNING BUT AT A HALT OR WALK NEVER SALUTE WITH CIGARETTE OR PIPE IN MOUTH.SALUTE IS EXCHANGED WHETHER INDIVIDUALS ARE COVERED OR UNCOVERED.THE SALUTE IS RENDERED BUT ONCE IF THE SENIOR REMAINS IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY AND NO CONVERSATION TAKES PLACE IF A CONVERSATION TAKES PLACE, THE JUNIOR AGAIN SALUTES THE SENIOR WHEN THEY PART FROM EACH OTHER. -WHEN NOT TO SALUTE 1. WHILE AT WORK, IN CASE THE OFFICER CALLS FOR A SOLDIER WHO IS NOT WORKING, THE SOLDIER STOPS WORKING, APPROACHES AND SALUTE HIM/HER AND AGAIN WHEN THEY PART FROM EACH OTHER. 2. WHEN CARRYING ARTICLES WITH HANDS OR BEING SO OCCUPIED AS TO MAKE SALUTING IMPRACTICAL. 3. STANDING AT A HORSE OR LEADING A HORSE. 4. IN CASE OF DOUBT DUE TO ABSENCE OF SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS, THE SALUTE IS RENDERED. -REPORTING TO AN OFFICER THE SALUTE IS RENDERED BY A JUNIOR WHEN REPORTING TO A SENIOR, HE ALSO SALUTES BEFORE LEAVING.REPORTING INDOORS WITHOUT ARMS. A SOLDIER WILL REMOVE HIS HEADGEAR, KNOCKS AT THE DOOR OF THE OFFICE OF THE OFFICER, & ENTERS WHEN TOLD TO DO SO. COME IN...UPON ENTERING, HE HALTS ABOUT TWO PACES FROM THE OFFICER & SALUTE & SAY, “SIR SGT SO AND SO REPORTING FOR INSTRUCTIONS. THE SALUTE IS MAINTAINED UNTIL HE COMPLETES HIS REPORT, AND THE OFFICER HAS RETURNED SALUTE. “SIR SGT MENDOZA REPORTING FOR NSTRUCTIONS”. REPORTING INDOORS WITH ARMS A SOLDIER WILL NOT REMOVE HIS HEADGEAR, KNOCKS AT THE DOOR OF THE OFFICE OF THE OFFICER, & ENTER WHEN TOLD TO DO SO. COME IN...INSIDE, HE HALTS ABOUT TWO PACES FROM THE OFFICER & SALUTE & SAY, “SIR SGT FABUL REPORTING FOR INSTRUCTIONS. THE SALUTE IS MAINTAINED UNTIL HE COMPLETES HIS REPORT, & THE OFFICER HAS RETURNED SALUTE. “SIR SGT FABUL REPORTING FOR INSTRUCTIONS”. SALUTING WITH RIFLE SLUNG ON RIGHT SHOULDERREPORTING OUTDOORS (WITH ARMS) THE HEADGEAR IS NOT REMOVED. “SIR SGT FABUL REPORTING FOR INSTRUCTIONS”. REPORTING OUTDOORS (WITH ARMS THE HEADGEAR IS NOT REMOVED. “SIR SGT FABUL REPORTING FOR INSTRUCTIONS”. REPORTING OUTDOORS (WITHOUT ARMS) THE HEADGEAR IS NOT REMOVED. “SIR SGT FABUL REPORTING FOR INSTRUCTIONS”. 5. IN REPORTING FOR PAY, A SOLDIER REPORTING FOR PAY ANSWERS “HERE” WHEN HIS TIME IS CALLED, APPROACHES, SALUTE THE OFFICER PAYING. HE PICKS UP AND COUNTS HIS MONEY AND LEAVES WITHOUT SALUTING. WHEN AN OFFICER ENTERS A ROOM OR TENT, OFFICERS JUNIOR TO HIM AND ENLISTED MEN PRESENT WILL UNCOVER (IF UNARMED) AND STAND AT ATTENTION UNTIL THE OFFICER DIRECTS OTHERWISE OR LEAVES THE ROOM.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.“TZUN”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.BUT COME TO ATTENTION WHEN ADDRESSED BY THE OFFICERWHEN ACCOMPANYING A SENIOR, A JUNIOR WALKS OR RIDES ON HIS LEFT. JUNIOR EXCEPT WHEN ACCOMPANYING A SENIOR DURING INSPECTION. 6. 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. -HONOR TO THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OR TO THE COLORS A. OUTDOORS - WHENEVER AND WHEREVER THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OR TO THE COLORS IS PLAYED, MILITARY PERSONNEL NOT IN FORMATION MUST OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. 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. 2. AN INDIVIDUAL LEADING OR STANDING ON HORSE WILL STAND AT ATTENTION BUT DOES NOT SALUTE. 3. VEHICLES IN MOTION WILL BE BROUGHT TO A HALT. PERSONS RIDING IN A PASSENGER CAR OR A MOTORCYCLE WILL DISMOUNT AND SALUTE. PERSONS RIDING IN A A MOTORCYCLE WILL DISMOUNT AND SALUTE. THE ABOVE RESPECT TO THE NATIONAL COLOR IS RENDERED TO THE NATIONALANTHEM 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.DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL FLAG -DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL FLAG 1.THE PHILIPPINE FLAG REPRESENTS OUR NATION AND SHOULD BE GIVEN A PLACE OF HONOR.IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO TOUCH THE GROUND. IT IS NOT USED AS A COSTUME, DRESS, OR A DRAPERY. NO LETTERING OF OBJECT SHOULD BE PLACED ON IT. P E A C EHOW TO DISPLAY THE FLAG A. 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. B. WHEN DISPLAYED WITH ANOTHER FLAG, STANDING SIDE BY SIDE, THE NATIONAL FLAG IS AT THE RIGHT SIDE, THE BLUE PART UP. C. WHEN DISPLAYED WITH ANOTHER FLAG, WITH THEIR STAFFS CROSSED, THE NATIONAL FLAG IS AT THE RIGHT SIDE, THE BLUE PART UP. D. WHEN PLACED IN VERTICAL MANNER, THE TRIANGLE IS UP, THE BLUE COLOR AT THE RIGHT. E. WHEN DISPLAYED IN HORIZONTAL POSITION, THE TRIANGLE IS AT THE RIGHT SIDE, WITH BLUE PART ABOVE. F. WHEN DISPLAYED OVER THE CASKET, THE TRIANGLE IS IN THE DIRECTION OF THE HEAD OF THE CADAVER, WITH BLUE PART ON THE RIGHT.FUNERALS VEHICLE: FEET FIRST FUNERAL TOMB: HEAD FIRST MILITARY DISCIPLINE -IS THAT MENTAL ATTITUDE AND STATE OF TRAINING WHICH RENDERS OBEDIENCE AND PROPER CONDUCT INSTINCTIVE IN ALL CONDITIONS. MENTAL ATTITUDE – FEELINGS, THOUGHTS, OUTLOOK. STATE OF TRAINING – CONDITION, STATUS LEVEL OF SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE RENDERS OBEDIENCE INSTINCTIVE IN ALL CONDITIONS. TO FOLLOW AND OBEY ORDERS ANYTIME AND ANYWHERE WITHOUT QUESTIONS ASKED. RESPECT FOR AND LOYALTY TO PROPERLY CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY RENDERS OBEDIENCE INSTINCTIVE IN ALL CONDITIONS. RENDERS PROPER CONDUCT INSTINCTIVE IN ALL CONDITIONS. WHILE OBEYING THE ORDER IT IS DONE IN CORRECT AND APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR. RENDERS PROPER CONDUCT INSTINCTIVE IN ALL CONDITIONS. SMARTNESS OF APPEARANCE AND ACTIONS MILITARY DISCIPLINE IS A STATE OF ORDER AND OBEDIENCE EXISTING WITHIN A COMMAND. STATE OF ORDER - CONDITION OR LEVEL OF THE BEHAVIORS AND ATTITUDES OF PERSONNEL.IT INVOLVES THE READY SUBORDINATION OF THE WILL OF THE INDIVIDUAL FOR THE GOOD OF THE GROUP. IT IS AN 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 CONFIDENCE IN EACH INDIVIDUAL. BY INSTILLING A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY IN EACH INDIVIDUAL. BY DEMANDING CORRECT PERFORMANCE OF DUTY. IS BEST DONE BY INCULCATING IN AN INDIVIDUAL BY APPEALING TO HIS SENSE OF REASON. WHEN APPEAL TO REASON FAILS, THE USE OF PUNISHMENT IS EFFECTIVE IN CAUSING THE RECALCITRANT INDIVIDUAL TO CONFORM AND PERHAPS APPRECIATE THE NEED FOR DISCIPLINE. BY COORDINATION EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY STRENGTHEN THE DISCIPLINARY BONDS WHICH BIND TOGETHER THE SMOOTH FUNCTIONING TEAM. INDIVIDUALLY COLLECTIVELY BY PRAISE, COMMENDATIONS AND REWARDS EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY WILL STRENGTHEN THE DISCIPLINARY BONDS WHICH BIND TOGETHER THE SMOOTH FUNCTIONING TEAM. INDIVIDUALLY COLLECTIVELY -CLASSES OF TRUMPET CALLS A. WARNING CALLS B. FORMATION CALLS C. SERVICE CALL A. WARNING CALLS 1. FIRST CALL 2. GUARD MOUNTING 3. DRILL CALL 4. FATIGUE CALL B. FORMATION CALLS 1. FIRE CALL 2. CALL TO ARMS C. SERVICE CALL 1. REVEILLE 2. RETREAT 3. TAPS 4. SICK CALL C. SERVICE CALL -THE RELATIONSHIPS OF MILITARY COURTESY AND MILITARY DISCIPLINE DISCIPLINE IS FOUNDED UPON RESPECT AND LOYALTY TO SUPERIORS AND TO LAWFULLY CONSTITUTED AUTHORITIES. DISCIPLINE ORIGINATES AND DEVELOPS FROM MUTUAL RESPECT AND GOOD WILL AMONG MEMBERS OF AN ORGANIZATION. WITHOUT COURTESY & RESPECT DISCIPLINE DISAPPEARS. THERE WILL BE NO PEACE AND ORDER IN THE ORGANIZATION, HENCE, IT WILL DISINTEGRATE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MILITARY CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS MILITARY CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS MILITARY TRADITIONS ✔ ARE INHERITED PRINCIPLES ✔ STANDARDS AND ✔ PRACTICES THAT SERVE AS THE ESTABLISHED GUIDES FOR AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP. MILITARY CUSTOMS ✔ ARE ACCEPTED PRACTICES REALIZED THROUGH CONTINUED USAGE THAT TAKE THE FORCE AND EFFECT OF A COMMON LAW. -DIFFERENCES CUSTOMS-“COURTESIES AND CEREMONIES THAT WE DO IN THE MILITARY SERVICE. ” TRADITIONS “-TRADEMARKS OF SOLDIERY.” -TRADITION OF VALOR THE FILIPINO SOLDIER HAS EPITOMIZED VALOR DURING HIS GALLANT DEFENSES AT BATAAN AND CORREGIDOR AGAINST THE JAPANESE FORCES. THE LATE GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR PAID TRIBUTE TO FILIPINO SOLDIERY WHEN HE PROCLAIMED: “GIVE ME 10,000 FILIPINO SOLDIERS AND I’LL CONQUER THE WORLD.” TRADITION OF VALOR-GALLANTRY, BRAVERY IN BATTLE TRADITION OF DUTY-THE FILIPINO SOLDIER HAS EXEMPLIFIED HIMSELF THROUGHOUT THE HISTORY AS A DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT THAT PERFORMS HIS TASK WITH DEEP SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND SELF-SACRIFICE. TRADITION OF DUTY-DEDICATION AND DEEP SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY TRADITION OF HONOR-THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF THE AFP AS WELL AS THE NATION HAVE COURAGEOUSLY DEMONSTRATED EVEN IN MOST DIFFICULT TIMES THE VALUE OFHONOR BY LEADING A LIFE IN PEACE OR WAR WITH PERSONAL DIGNITY AND SELF WORTH. TRADITION OF HONOR-RESPECT, DIGNITY AND SELF-WORTH TRADITION OF SOLIDARITY-UNITY IS THE STRONGEST, MOST ENDURING AND POWERFUL MILITARY TRADITION BECAUSE EVERY MEMBER OF THE AFP WORKS AS ONE TEAM TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR MISSION OR ATTAIN THEIR OBJECTIVE. TRADITION OF SOLIDARITY-UNITY AND HAVING COMMON INTEREST TRADITION OF LOYALTY-THE NATION, RESPECT FOR THE NATION THROUGH SHEDDING MUCH BLOOD AND OFFERING THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN DEFENSE OF THE COUNTRY – LOYALTY TO THE CONSTITUTION, THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, TO SENIORS, PEERS AND EVEN TO JUNIORS. TRADITION OF LOYALTY-DEVOTED, FAITHFUL IN THE SERVICE ✔ TRANSMITTED FROM ONE GENERATION TO ANOTHER ✔ TRADEMARK OF SOLDIERY SALUTE MILITARY SALUTE IS USED AS AN EXCHANGE OF GREETING SINCE THE EARLIEST TIME. THIS METHOD OF RENDERING SALUTE HAS VARIED THROUGH THE AGES AND CONTINUALLY USED IN ALL MODERN ARMED FORCES. -FLAG RAISING CEREMONY THE PHILIPPINE FLAG SYMBOLIZES OUR COUNTRY AND PEOPLE. IT SIGNIFIES THAT BEFORE THE START OF OFFICIAL DAYS WORK, WE PLEDGE THAT ALL OUR EFFORTS FOR THE DAY IS DEDICATED TO OUR COUNTRY AND PEOPLE. -FLAG RETREAT CEREMONY THIS HAVE BEEN USED SINCE THE EARLY DAYS OF THE AMERICAN OCCUPATION WHICH SIGNIFIES THE END OF AN OFFICIAL DAYS WORK. -THREE VOLLEYS OVER GRAVES A SIGN OF RESPECT AND GESTURE OF FAREWELL TENDERED TO A DEPARTED COMRADE IN ARMS. IN THE OLDER DAYS, THEY DID IT BY THROWING OR CASTING 3 TIME UPON THE GRAVE, CALLING THE NAME THE DEAD AND SAYING FAREWELL 3 TIMES. -WHITE FLAG OF TRUCE A WORLDWIDE CUSTOM USED TO SIGNAL THE TEMPORARY CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES BETWEEN WARRING PARTIES, -WEARING OF DECORATIONSMILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HONORABLY EARNED DECORATIONS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF DUTY DISPLAYS THEM AS PART OF THE UNIFORM DURING APPROPRIATE OCCASIONS. -RAISING OF THE RIGHT HAND IN TAKING OATH TAKING OATH FOR TRUTH OF STATEMENT OR TESTIMONY HAS BEEN A SOLEMN AND SERIOUS MATTER ACCOMPANIED BY CEREMONY. IN ESSENCE, THE TAKER OF THE OATH CALLS UPON HIS GOD BEAR WITNESS THAT THE TRUTH WOULD BE TOLD. -COURTESY OF THE POST AN OFFICER OF ANY ARMED SERVICES VISITING AT A MILITARY POST OR ONE WHO IS 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 AN ACCOMMODATION AT THE OFFICER’S CLUB AND OFFICER’S MESS WHEN THE VISIT IS OF SHORT DURATION AND THE PRIVILEGE OF MEMBERSHIP, IF THEY STAY IN THE VICINITY IS EXTENDED. -PRESENTATION OF RECRUITS TO COLORS A CEREMONY AT WHICH RECRUITS ARE BEING PRESENTED TO THE COLORS 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 TENDERED IN HONOR OF A DEPARTING OFFICER. -CEREMONY TENDERED TO A RETIREE RENDERED TO A RETIREE IN RECOGNITION OF HIS LONG, FAITHFUL AND HONORABLE SERVICE TO THE AFP. -TRUMPET OR BUGLE CALLS REVEILLE TATTOO TAPS TRUMPET OR BUGLE CALLS AS THE DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES OCCUR, SOUNDS OF THESE CALLS REJUVENATE EVERY SYSTEM OF OUR BODY TO CONTINUE PERFORMING THE THINGS AS SIGNALED BY EACH CALL. COURTESY CALLS REJOINING MAJOR SERVICE RETURN FROM FOREIGN SCHOOLING ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND POSITION PROMOTION NEW YEAR’S CALL -HAPPY HOUR MILITARY PERSONNEL GATHER TOGETHER FOR A BEER AND CONVERSATION FOR A LIGHT HEARTED JESTING ABOUT THE EVENTS OF THE WEEK OR AIRING A MINOR GRIPE AND BLOWING OFF A LITTLE STEAM. -MILITARY WEDDINGS THESE CUSTOMS ARE GENERALLY THE SAME FOR ALL FAITHS. THEY VARY ONLY AS CHAPLAINS OF THE DIFFERENT CHURCHES INCORPORATE OTHER PROCEDURE. -PATRONAGE OF THE OFFICER’S CLUB AND EP’S CLUBHOUSES THIS CUSTOM ENABLES OFFICERS AND EP TO SPEND THE OFF-DUTY SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL LIFE. -CEREMONIES AT HOLIDAY DINNERS THE PRACTICE ON CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S DAY WHICH THE COMMANDING OFFICERS VISIT TROOPS DURING MEAL TIME OR PRIOR TO THE SERVING OF THE MEAL. THE METHOD VARIES RATHER WIDELY. -CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT ANOTHER PRACTICE ON CHRISTMAS IS CHILDREN OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE GIVEN GIFTS AND ENTERTAINMENT. -R H I P (RANK HAS ITS PRIVILEGES) WHENEVER A CHOICE IS TO BE MADE, SUCH AS SELECTION OF BILLETS OR QUARTERS OR ELECTING MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, THE OPTION OF SELECTION FOLLOWS THE RANK, WITH THE 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 EP OF THE UNIT IN ORDER THAT HIS/HER NEEDS ARE ATTENDED TO. -SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY WHEN ANY MEMBER OF A UNIT DIES, AN OFFICER IS IMMEDIATELY APPOINTED BY THE COMMANDING OFFICER TO RENDER EVERY POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY -“I WISH” AND “I DESIRE” STATEMENT WHEN THE COMMANDING OFFICER STATES, “WISH OR I DESIRE” RATHER THAN “I ORDER THAT YOU DO SUCH”, THIS WISH OR DESIRE HAS ALL THE FORCE OF A DIRECT ORDER. -PLACE OF HONOR THE PLACE OF HONOR IS ON THE RIGHT. WHEN A JUNIOR OFFICER WALKS, RIDES OR SITS WITH A SENIOR, HE TAKES POSITION ABREAST AND TO THE LEFT OF THE SENIOR.USE OF THE WORD “SIR/MAAM” “SIR, LT BRAZA REPORTING FOR INSTRUCTIONS.” USE OF THE WORD “SIR/MAAM” THIS IS USED TO ADDRESS A SENIOR AND BY ALL SOLDIERS ADDRESSING OFFICERS. IT PROVIDES A REPORT, A QUERY AND FOLLOWS THE ANSWER OF QUESTION. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFP CODE OF ETHICS CODE SET OF WRITTEN AND UNWRITTEN PRINCIPLES THAT GOVERN A WAY OF LIFE. ETHICS RULES OF CONDUCT THAT DEFINES WHAT IS RIGHT AND WHAT IS WRONG. A SUBSTANTIVE, BUT SUCCINCT DIGEST OF ALL LEGAL, MORAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS, PRINCIPLES, RULES AND REGULATIONS GAINING THEACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE MILITARY MISSION. -PURPOSE SHAPES OUR IDEALS AND ASPIRATIONS; GUIDES AND CONSTANTLY REMINDS EACH OF US OF THE OUR ROLE IN THE AFP; INCULCATES AMONG THE AFP MEMBERS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MILITARY CODE OF ETHICS  ESTABLISHES THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND NORMS OF CONDUCT -PREAMBLE IDENTITY WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES, IMPLORING ENLIGHTENMENT FROM ALMIGHTY GOD, ASPIRATION IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION, VISION WORTHY OF PUBLIC TRUST AND RESPECT, MISSIONFAITHFUL TO ITS CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE AS THE PROTECTOR OF THE PEOPLE, THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATE, THE DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE NATIONAL TERRITORY, COMMITMENTFREELY AND COLLECTIVELY COMMIT OURSELVES AS OUR WAY OF LIFE, TO ABIDE BY AND ADHERE TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE OF ETHICS WHICH WE HEREBY DO OR ORDAIN AND PROMULGATE. ARTICLE I – IDENTITY SECTION 1. TELLS WHO THE AFP IS, BY WHOSE AUTHORITY IT EXIST AND FOR WHOM, BY WHAT STRUCTURE DOES IT PERFORM ITS MANDATED ROLE AND HOW IT CAN MEASURE UP TO THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE. ARTICLE I – IDENTITY SECTION 1. RECOGNIZES THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC AS THE LEGITIMATE EXPRESSION OF THE PEOPLE’S WILL ARTICLE I – IDENTITY SECTION 1. MANDATED TO SERVE AND PROTECT THE PEOPLE AND SECURE THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATE AND THE INTEGRITY OF ITS NATIONAL TERRITORY FROM INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL THREATS ARTICLE I – IDENTITY SECTION 1. ADHERES TO THE PRINCIPLE OF CIVILIAN SUPREMACY OVER THE MILITARYVOWS TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I – IDENTITY SECTION 2. CREATED BY LAW AS INTEGRAL PART OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE GOV’T HEADED BY THE PRESIDENT AS THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF- EXERCISE CONTROL , SUPERVISION AND AUTHORITY THROUGH A CHAIN OF COMMAND HEADED BY THE CHIEF OF STAFF. ARTICLE I – IDENTITY SECTION 2. PHILIPPINE ARMY (PA)- CONDUCTS GROUND COMBAT OPERATIONS PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE (PAF) – SECURES THE PHILIPPINE AIR SPACE PHILIPPINE NAVY (PN) – SECURES THE PHILIPPINE TERRITORIAL WATERS COMPOSED OF THREE MAJOR SERVICES: ARTICLE IL – AFP HISTORY TELLS OF THE ORIGIN AND THE PAST OF THE AFP AND THE LESSONS BY THE AFP FROM ITS PAST ERRORS AND SUCCESSES. ARTICLE LIL – AFP CREED AND STAND ON BASIC ISSUES STATES THE AFP’S COMMON BELIEFS AND CORE VALUES. IT IS A CONCEPTUAL SYNTHESIS OF WHAT THE AFP BELIEVES IN, STANDS ON AND FIGHT FOR. IT IS, IN ESSENCE THE AFP’S FIGHTING CAUSE AND IDEOLOGY. SECTION 1. AFP CORE VALUES- SOLDIERY IS A CALLING, NOT MERELY AN EMPLOYMENT.- MILITARY SERVICE DOES NOT ONLY REQUIRES US TO HAVE A SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS, OR PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES; BUT REQUIRES US TO HAVE A DISTINCT LIFESTYLE. SECTION 1. AFP CORE VALUES 1. HONOR 2. LOYALTY 3. VALOR 4. DUTY 5. SOLIDARITY OUR ORGANIZATION REQUIRES US TO OBSERVE THE VALUES OF HONOR, LOYALTY, VALOR, DUTY AND SOLIDARITY. SECTION 1. AFP CORE VALUES 1. HONOR 2. LOYALTY-(DANGAL) IS CLEAR CONSCIOUSNESS OF PERSONAL DIGNITY AND WORTH, HE IS A PERSON OF GOOD REPUTATION AND OF IRREPROACHABLE INTEGRITY. HOW : JUST BY BEING: ✔ TRUTHFUL, ✔ SINCERE, ✔ HONEST, ✔ UPRIGHT, ✔ CREDIBLE, AND ✔ AVOID DECEPTION SECTION 1. AFP CORE VALUES 2. LOYALTY (KATAPATAN) THE BEST EXPRESSION OF OUR FIDELITY TO: - GOD - COUNTRY - FELLOWMEN - AND OUR ADHERENCE TO: - DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES - CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE AND LEGAL AUTHORITY. SECTION 1. AFP CORE VALUES 3. VALOR (KAGITINGAN) POWER AND STRENGTH, COURAGE, ENDURANCE TO PAIN AND HARDSHIPS. “NO ONE WILL FEEL DIFFICULTY IN LIFE IF HE IS COMMITTED TO WHAT HE IS DOING.” SECTION 1. AFP CORE VALUES 4. DUTY (TUNGKULIN) ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY, PROFESSIONALISM AND COMPETENCE. - TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, - DO NOT BLAME OTHERS FOR YOUR SHORTCOMINGS. - WORK WITHOUT BEING WATCHED, - LOVE YOUR WORK SECTION 1. AFP CORE VALUES 5. SOLIDARITY (PAGKAKAISA) UNITY, COOPERATION, CAMARADERIE, TEAMWORK, VOLUNTARINESS, FOLLOWERSHIP (SUBORDINATES)LEADING, COACHING/MENTORING ON THE PART OF THE LEADER. SECTION 2. AFP STAND ON BASIC ISSUES 2.1 THE AFP ORGANIZATION – DESIGNED, STRUCTURED, STAFFED AND MANNED AS TO BE ABLE TO CARRY OUT ITS MISSIONS AND FUNCTIONS EFFECTIVELY THROUGH THE OPTIMUM USE OF RESOURCES. 2.2 SUPREMACY OF CIVILIAN AUTHORITY – AT ALL TIMES UPHOLD THE SUPREMACY OF CIVILIAN AUTHORITY OVER THE MILITARY. 2.3 CHAIN OF COMMAND – THE AFP SHALL FOLLOW THE CHAIN OF COMMAND 2.4 MILITARY LEADERSHIP ▪ SHALL HAVE THE ABILITY TO INFLUENCE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS ▪ SINCERE CONCERN TOWARDS THE MORALE AND WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS ▪ CREDIBLE AND ABLE TO PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GENUINE RECONCILIATION AND SOLIDARITY 2.5 RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY – PRIME MOVER IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ARMAMENTS AND ELECTRONIC HARDWARE, IN AIRCRAFT AND SHIPBUILDING 2.6 PEOPLE’S SUPPORT – SHALL RESPECT LIVING CONDITIONS, BELIEFS, WAYS OF LIFE AND THE TOTALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT OF ALL SECTORS 2.7 NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT – PEOPLE’S PARTNER IN PROMOTING PEACE, NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS 2.8 PARTISAN POLITICS – RECOGNIZE THE SANCTITY OF ITS INSULATION FROM PARTISAN POLITICS 2.9 MASS MEDIA – MAINTAIN AN “OPEN-MEDIA POLICY” 2.10 SPIRITUAL LIFE – ENCOURAGE THE PRACTICE OF ONE’S RELIGIOUS FAITH 2.11 FAMILY LIFE – SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT WILL STRENGTHEN HUSBAND-WIFE, PARENT-CHILDREN AND FAMILY-COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS 2.12 DEMOCRACY – ADHERES TO THE PRINCIPLE THAT THE GOV’T IS OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE 2.13 NATIONAL INTEREST – SERVES THE COMMON GOOD OF THE CITIZENRY 2.14 PEACE – ENSURE ITS PRESERVATION; RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT 2.15 WAR – RESORTED TO ONLY WHEN ALL PEACEFUL MEANS SHALL HAVE FAILED AND NO OTHER OPTION IS LEFT TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT 2.16 USE OF ARMED FORCES- EXERCISE THE UTMOST RESTRAINT AND PRECAUTION IN THE USE OF ARMED FORCES TO IMPLEMENT POLICIES 2.17 SOCIAL JUSTICE – SUBSCRIBE TO THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE 2.18 HUMAN RIGHTS – RESPECT THE INHERENT DIGNITY OF HUMAN BEING AND HIS INALIENABLE RIGHTS 2.19 ENEMIES OF THE STATE – CONTROL AND SUPPRESS THE ENEMIES IN COORDINATION WITH OTHER GOV’T AGENCIES 2.20 PRINCIPLED CRITIQUES/CAUSE-ORIENTED GROUPS – NOT STIFLE DISSENT OR LABEL THEM AS THREATS TO NAT’L SECURITY AND/OR ENEMIES OF THE STATE ARTICLE IV – AFP MEMBERSHIP STATES WHO COMPOSES THE AFP, CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP AND THE PROCESSES/SYSTEMS WITHIN THE AFP ▪ PROCUREMENT SYSTEM. -EXTREME CARE MUST BE MADE IN THE SETTING OF CRITERIA THAT SHALL NOT DISCRIMINATE SKILLED AND/OR GIFTED APPLICANTS. -PROCUREMENT OF PERSONNEL SHALL BE PROPORTIONATELY TAKEN FROM ALL REGIONS OF THE ARCHIPELAGO IN ORDER TO HAVE EQUITABLE REGIONAL REPRESENTATION NATIONWIDE. ▪ MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS. - COMMISSIONED OFFICERS / EP (ENLISTED PERSONNEL). ▪ EDUCATION AND TRAINING. ▪ RETENTION OF THE SERVICE. ▪ PROMOTION. ▪ RETIREMENT, SEPARATION BENEFITS. ▪ DEATH AND DISABILITY BENEFITS. PROFESSIONALISM – EXPERT APPLICATION OF SPECIALIZED SKILLS BASED ON AN ORGANIZED BODY OF KNOWLEDGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS AND/OR CODE OF ETHICS WITH HIGHEST DEGREE OF EXCELLENCE IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE MISSION. ARTICLE V – MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM STANDARDS OF MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM 1. STANDARDS OF LOYALTY- ALL MILITARY PERSONNEL SHALL BE LOYAL AND TRUE TO THE - REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, - PHIL CONSTITUTION - AFP - FILIPINO PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES. 2. STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE– ALL MILITARY PERSONNEL MUST POSSESS: - KNOWLEDGE - SKILL - PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES AND - CHARACTER TRAITS - NECESSARY TO ATTAIN OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF DUTY AND ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE MISSION. 3. STANDARDS OF ETHICS  - EVERY SOLDIER MUST OBSERVE AND CONFORM TO ACCEPTED PRINCIPLES OF RIGHT CONDUCT, AS OBSERVED AND PRACTICED IN FILIPINO SOCIETY. 4. STANDARDS OF MORALS - MEMBERS OF THE AFP SHOULD BE DEEPLY AWARE THAT MAN IS A RATIONAL BEING. MAN IS ALSO A MORAL BEING WHO IS GIVEN THE CAPACITY TO DETERMINE WHAT IS RIGHT AND DO IT AND WHAT IS WRONG AND AVOID IT. UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS- BEHAVIOR THAT FALL SHORT OF THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARD SET FORTH IN THIS CODE. - MAY BE CONSIDERED AS VIOLATION OF EXISTING LAWS, ETHICS, MORALS & AFP RULES & REGULATIONS. PENALTIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS: 1) REVISED PENAL CODE 2) ARTICLES OF WAR 3) SPECIAL LAWS 4) AFP RULES AND REGULATION 1. ACTS OF DISLOYALTY – ACTS OR OMISSION BETRAYING ONE’S FAITH, DUTY, COMMITMENT TO GOD, COUNTRY AND PEOPLE, CONSTITUTIONALGOV’T, AFP CHAIN OF COMMAND, UNIT OR OFFICE AND ITS MISSION A) COWARDICE, DESERTION, ABANDONMENT OF POST AWOL, ETC B) CONTEMPT OR DISRESPECT BY WORDS OR DEEDS TOWARDS THE COMMANDER-IN- CHIEF AND APPROPRIATE CIVILIAN AUTHORITIES, ONE’S SUPERIOR OFFICERS OR NCO C) ANY ATTEMPT TO CREATE OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY VIOLENT ACTION AGAINST THE DULY CONSTITUTED GOVERNMENT D) GIVING OR ATTEMPTING TO GIVE AID, PROTECTION, COMFORT, INFORMATION OR ANY FORM OF SUPPORT TO THE ENEMY OR HIS ALLIES E) REFUSAL TO EXECUTE DUTY OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION DURING TIMES OF CRISIS SUCH AS SIEGE, UPRISING, MUTINY AND SIMILAR OCCURRENCES 2. ACTS OF INCOMPETENCE – REFERS TO THE LACK OF REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES AND CHARACTER TRAITSNECESSARY FOR ADEQUATE PERFORMANCE OF DUTY AND ACCOMPLISHMENT OF MISSION A) FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE MINIMUM PASSING GRADE IN ANY AFP TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM B) INABILITY TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, MEDICAL, MENTAL AND MORAL FITNESS REQUIREMENTS OF THE SERVICE C) APATHY, INDIFFERENCE, OR HALF-HEARTEDNESS TOWARDS DUTY 3. UNETHICAL ACTS - REFER TO ALL ACTS OR OMISSIONS WHICH DEVIATE FROM ESTABLISHED AND ACCEPTED ETHICAL AND MORAL STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR AND PERFORMANCE AS SET FORTH IN THIS CODE A) DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ENGAGING ONESELF IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT OR BUSINESS SIDELINES USING GOVERNMENT TIME UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY PROPER AUTHORITY B) ARROGANCE IN WORDS, WAYS AND DEEDS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UNNECESSARY USE OR DISPLAY OF FIREARMS OR UNIFORMS OR UNWARRANTED ASSERTION OF RANK, POSITION OR AUTHORITY C) ALLOWING ANY WRONGDOING OR IRREGULARITY IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OR REFUSING OR FAILING TO TAKE ACTION THEREON OR TO REPORT SAME TO APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES D) OCCUPYING OTHER POSITIONS IN CONCURRENT CAPACITY TO OBTAIN INFLUENCE, PRIVILEGES, HONORARIA AND OTHER BENEFITS INCIDENTAL TO SAID POSITION E) LOBBYING FOR ANY FAVOR, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROMOTIONS, ASSIGNMENTS, POSITIONS AND OTHER PRIVILEGES PERSONALLY OR THROUGH OTHER PERSONS F) ANY ACT OF CIRCUMVENTING AFP RULES, REGULATIONS, CIRCULARS, DIRECTIVES FOR PURPOSES OF PROCUREMENT, PROMOTION, SCHOOLING, ASSIGNMENT, AWARDS AND DECORATIONS G) ALLOWING/ TOLERATING SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS TO INTERFERE OR MEDDLE IN OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS H) FORNICATION ( I.E. ADULTERY, CONCUBINAGE, HOMOSEXUALITY, LESBIANISM, PEDOPHILIA, ETC) I) ENGAGING IN VICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXCESSIVE GAMBLING, WOMANIZING, EXCESSIVE DRINKING OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, USE OF PROHIBITED DRUGS AND THE LIKE J) SEXUAL HARASSMENT K) FORUM SHOPPING L) AIRING GRIEVANCES/ SEEKING TO REDRESS GRIEVANCES 4. CORRUPT ACTS – ALL ACTS OR OMISSION DESCRIBED AND CHARACTERIZED AS CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC INTEREST, PUBLIC MORALS, PROPERTY, CHASTITY, CIVIL STATUS OF PERSONS AND HONOR UNDER PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THEREVISED PENAL CODE, OTHER LAWS AND AFP RULES AND REGULATIONS A) ANY FORM OF CONVERSION, SALE, APPLICATION OR USE OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS OR PROPERTIES OTHER THAN WHAT THEY ARE INTENDED FOR INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO POL ALLOCATIONS, FIREARMS, AMMUNITIONS, AND OTHER SUPPLIES B) ANY FORM OF MANIPULATION OF UNIT OR INDIVIDUAL FUNDS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MOE, PROJECT MONEY, PAY AND ALLOWANCES, REMITTANCES TO GSIS, RSBS, PAG-IBIG AND THE LIKE C)ANY PARTICIPATION IN OR TOLERATION OF RIGGED BIDDING D) FALSIFICATION/ALTERATION OF RECORDS/DOCUMENTS TO JUSTIFY UNWARRANTED ACQUISITION OR DISPOSAL/SALE OF GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT TO FAVOR ANY PARTY INCLUDING HIMSELF G) UTILIZATION/ DISPOSITION/EMPLOYMENT OF AFP MATERIAL RESOURCES FOR PERSONAL/FAMILY USE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO VEHICLES, OFFICE SUPPLIES, POL PRODUCTS H) RECEIVING/ACCEPTING/DEMANDING OR INSINUATING TO RECEIVE GIFTS IN ANY FORM OR OCCASION ARTICLE VI – AFP CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS TELLS HOW THE AFP IS UNIQUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THROUGH ITS VARIOUS CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS. TRADITIONS - ARE INHERITED PRINCIPLES, STANDARDS AND PRACTICES THAT SERVE AS GUIDE FOR INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS. THESE ARE ACCUMULATED EXPERIENCES AND DEEDS PASSED ON FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION. CUSTOMS - ARE ACCEPTED PRACTICES REALIZED THROUGH CONTINUED USAGE THAT TAKE THE FORCE AND EFFECT OF A COMMON LAW A) SALUTE B) FLAG RAISING CEREMONY C) FLAG RETREAT CEREMONY D) THE THREE VOLLEYS OVER GRAVES E) THE WHITE FLAG OF TRUCE F) THE WEARING OF DECORATIONS G) THE RAISING OF THE RIGHT HAND IN TAKING OATH H) COURTESY OF THE POST I) PRESENTATION OF RECRUITS TO COLORS J) WELCOME/ FAREWELL TENDERED TO A NEWLY ASSIGNED/ DEPARTING OFFICER K) CEREMONY TENDERED TO A RETIREE L) PIPE CALLS M) COURTESY CALLS N) CALL OF NEWLY PROMOTED GENERALS/ FLAG OFFICERS O) NEW YEAR’S CALL ON THE COMMANDER OFFICER P) HAPPY HOUR Q) MILITARY WEDDINGS R) PATRONAGE OF THE OFFICERS’ CLUB AND EP’S CLUB HOUSES S) CEREMONIES AT HOLIDAY DINNERS T) CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT U) RANK HAS ITS PRIVILEGES V) VISITING THE SICK W) SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE TO BEREAVED FAMILY X) “ I WISH” AND “I DESIRE” STATEMENT Y) PLACE OF HONOR Z) USE OF THE WORD “SIR” ARTICLE VIL – GENERAL PROVISIONS REQUIRES THAT ALL OF US SHOULD FOLLOW/UPHOLD THE AFP CODE OF ETHICS AT ALL TIMES - COMMANDERS SHALL SET AS GOOD EXAMPLE - VICE COMMANDER /DEPUTY IS THE HEAD OF OESPA - CHAPLAIN AS MORAL AND SPIRITUAL ADVISER