COMPOSED THE MABUHAY MARCH

-TIRSO CRUZ SR.

MADE THE LYRICS OF MABUHAY MARCH
- JAMES KING STEELE
LUPANG HINIRANG WAS BEFORE NAMED
-MARCHA NACIONAL FILIPINA
MARCHA NATIONAL FILIPINA OR LUPANG HINIRANG MUSIC WAS MADE BY
-JULIAN FELIPE
SPANISH WORDS BY JOSE PALMA
TAGALOG WORDS BY FELIPE PADILLA DE LEON

In the absence of the band recording to be played over a public address system ”TO THE
COLORS”
In the absence of music “ATTENTION” and “CARRY ON” shall be signals for rendering and
terminating salute.
Salute is rendered at minimum 6 PACES from the point of nearest approach

ERROR IN SALUTING
 FAILURE TO HOLD THE POSTION OF THE SALUTE UNTIL IT IS
RETURNED BY THE OFFICER BEING SALUTED
 FAILURE TO LOOK AT THE PERSON OR COLOR BEING SALUTED
 FAILURE TO ASSUME THE POSITION OF ATTENTION WHILE SALUTING
 FAILURE TO HAVE THUMB AND FINGERS EXTENDED AND JOINED
 A BENT WRIST
 FAILURE TO HAVE THE UPPER A HORIZONTAL
 SALUTING WITH A CIGARETE IN THE RIGHT HAND IN THE MOUTH
 SALUTING WITH THE LEFT HAND INA A POCKET
 RETURNING A SALUTE IN CASUAL OR PERFUNCTORY MANNER

WHEN NOT TO SALUTE

 WHEN ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN GAMES SUCH AS BASEBALL, TENNIS, OR
GOLF
 DETAILS (AND INDIVIDUALS) AT WORK DO NOT SALUTE
 WHEN MARCHING IN COMBAT, OR UNDER SIMULATED COMBAT
CONDITIONS
 THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE IN MOTION IS NOT REQUIRED TO SALUTE
 INDOORS, SALUTES ARE NOT EXCHANGED EXCEPT WHEN REPORTING
TO A SENIOR

COCKTAIL BUFFET
THE ATTIRE IS USUALLY FORMAL OR BUSINESS, GUEST FILL THEIR PLATES
AT THE BUFFET STATION

COCKTAIL RECEPTION
THE MOST FORMAL EVENT, THE ATTIRE IS VERY DRESSY FOR WOMEN AND
USUALLY BLACK TIE FOR MEN
THE HOST – he/she must know the guest to be invited, prepare a guest list, prepare and
distribute invitations a week before the party and plan/prepare the food and drinks to be serve

THE GUESTS – it is customary for the guest to greet the host upon arrival. They are required to
circulate and greet as many guests as practicable.

RECEPTIONS – reception are indicated on the invitation and often span a two-hour interval
frequently, from 1800-2000h, afternoon receptions may be in the mid-afternoon or early evening.
Formal reception usually starts at 2100h and a very formal reception and dance at 2200h or
2300h.

CHECKLIST FOR ARRANGEMENT OF OFFICIAL/SOCIAL FUNCTION

 PLACE CARDS
 MENU CARDS
 TAKE IN CARDS
 FORMAL TABLE SEATING
 GUEST BOOK

OFFICIAL CALLS – time – honored customs whereby newly assigned officers render official
call on their commanding officer
COURTESY CALL – calls made by the coast guard personnel for some specific reason. Here
are some guidelines related to personal office calls.
NEW YEARS CALL ON COMMANDANT – it has been an invariable custom that officers
make a formal call upon the commandant during New Year’s Day.
ARRIVAL CALL - paid by a subordinate to an immediate superior and then on that officer’s
superior;
DEPARTURE CALL – the official procedures for leaving an installation or post may vary.
CALLS MADE AND PAID – is a widespread custom enabling the senior officer (and spouse)
to entertaining one or a series of receptions at his residence. Calls usually start at 5:00 to 7:00PM
SOCIAL CALLS – calls should last no less than 10 minutes and no more than 15 unless.

0800H – termed as morning colors, national ensign and the union jack are hoisted
UNION JACK – hoisted at the bow at the jack staff
DURING SUNSET – the national ensign and union jack are lowered
HALF MASTING – is a tribute to the dead. Normally it is announced by the higher
headquarters.
DIPPING – navy ships returned the salute when she is 90 degrees from the merchant ship by
lowering the ensign to half mast for a few second and then close up.
QUARTERDECK – it is an area designated by the Commanding Officer for official and
ceremonial functions.
MESSHALL – it is the non-officer dining hall treated same courtesy as the wardroom.
ONE WHISTLE – STARBOARD
TWO WHISTLE – PORT
THREE WHISTLE – CARRY ON