ROTC Lecture

Courtesy and discipline are conetic

Discipline - Intertwined- you can't separate yourself from others

Forms of Military Courtesy

1.) Use of the word madam/sir ~after every phrase

2.) Assuming the position of attention ~ when an officer approaches, stand 2 up

3.) Place of honor

~when walking in senior officer like Colonel- pronounce as Cornel Lieutenant -pronounce as Lutenant

Kaliwa-junior

Kanan-senior

example:

3 officers- Left is the lower rank to higher at the right

4.) Uncovering

~ root word is cover

Depends on the situation

Remove the cap when told

Most important and most used

courtesy

5.) Salute

~Only the navy can be salute using left hand

3 branches

Army - salute using right hand

Navy - salute using left hand

Airforce - salute using right hand

45° when salute Fingers and joints are extended

Horizontal-Horizon

Salute is rendered at home, while walking - assume position of attention but not rendered in running
or jogging

~Salute rendered at once

~Salute rendered in 30 paces

~Salute rendered outdoor at approximately 6 paces

~Salute rendered indoor at 2 paces

When to salute?

~When meeting

~When reporting

Whenever or whatever the national anthem plays any soldier/uniformed must render salute

Salute is not rendered at churches, mosque, malls, Cr and fast moving vehicle

Rule to execute attention

1.) Stand erect- tuwid

2.) vehicle

3.) Straight but not stiff knees- relax

Who will be saluted?

1.) All commissioned officer of the armed forces of the Philippines

2 types of Major

Lieutenant Colonel

Colonel

2 types of General - highest

Major General

Lieutenant General

Captain Lieutenant - 3star

First lieutenant -2 star

Second Lieutenant -1 star

Duty Sergeant

Technical Sergeant Master Sergeant

Non-Commissioned Officer - Chief

-All civilians holding a higher position

-Ambassador

-All Commissioned Officer of allied Nations

PHILIPPINE ARMY RANK

- General
- Lieutenant general
- Major general
- Colonel
- Lieutenant colonel
- Major
- Captain
- First lieutenant
- Second lieutenant

COMMISSION- Doing something wrong

OMISSION- failing to do the right thing.

CODE OF CITIZENSHIP AND ETHICS: 1939

On AUGUST 19,1939 a code of citizenship and ethics was promulgated by (PRESIDENT OF

COMMONWEALTH) PRESIDENT EMMANUEL QUEZON through EXECUTIVE NO. 217

In 1940 a small book published by the committee EXPLAINING THE MEANING OF EACH ITEM and
providing examples that teachers could use in teaching.

1. HAVE FAITH IN DIVINE PROVIDENCE THAT GUIDES THE DESTINIES OF MEN AND NATIONS.

Of supreme importance to the life of nations and peoples is faith in Divine Providence, Who created
and upholds the universe, Whose power directs the course of the world, and Whose wisdom guides the
destinies of men and nations

EMILIO JACITO- the brain of Katipunan

2. LOVE YOUR COUNTRY

For it is the home of your people, the seat of your affections, and the source of your happiness and well-
being. Its defense is your primary duty. Be ready at all times to sacrifice and die for it if necessary.

3. RESPECT THE CONSTITUTION

Which is the expression of your sovereign will. The government is your government. It has been
established for your safety and welfare. Obey the laws and see that they are observed by all and that
public officials comply with their duties.

4. PAY YOUR TAXES

Willingly and promptly. Citizenship implies not only rights but also obligations

5. SAFEGUARD THE PURITY OF SUFFRAGE

And abide by the decisions of the majority.

6. LOVE AND RESPECT YOUR PARENTS

It is your duty to serve them gratefully and well.

7. VALUE YOUR HONOR

As you value your life. Poverty with honor is preferable to wealth with dishonor.

8. BE TRUTHFUL AND HONEST IN THOUGHT AND ACTION

Be just and charitable, courteous but dignified, in your dealings with your fellow-men.

9. LEAD A CLEAN AND FRUGAL LIFE

Do not indulge in frivolity or pretense. Be simple in your dress and modest in your behavior.

10. LIVE UP TO THE NOBLE TRADITIONS OF OUR PEOPLE

Venerate the memory of our heroes. Their lives point the way to duty and honor.

11. BE INDUSTRIOUS

Be not afraid or ashamed to do manual labor. Productive toil is conducive to economic security and
adds to the wealth of the nation.

12. RELY ON YOUR OWN EFFORTS

For your progress and happiness be not easily discouraged. Persevere in the pursuit of your legitimate
ambitions.

13. DO YOUR WORK CHEERFULLY, THOROUGHLY, AND WELL

Work badly done is worse than work undone. Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.

14. CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELFARE OF YOUR COMMUNITY

And promote social justice. You do not live for yourselves and your families alone. You are a part of
society to which you owe definite responsibilities

15. CULTIVATE THE HABIT OF USING GOODS MADE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Patronize the product’s and trades of your countrymen

16. USE AND DEVELOP OUR NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVE THEM FOR POSTERITY

They are the inalienable heritage of our people. Do not traffic with your citizenship.

PRIDE IN UNIFORM ….embedded in the uniform is the extraordinary patriotism and dedication that
begets respect and admiration from the people he serves.

- It reflects not only the personality and character of the individual soldier but also that of the
whole organization.
 - It is the responsibility of the soldier to take extra care and use of his uniform and all insignias
he carries on them, for it is in this simple ritual that the soldier is set apart from the rest.

DISCIPLINE

A soldier is a model of self-discipline.

- This means continuing the fight even when alone and to the last man; staying alert when all
others are asleep; and keeping to the objective when all else seems lost.

PROFESSIONALISM

- Career stands for commitment, knowledge, and skills and is better expressed in one's attention
to duty with the required discipline and competence.
- soldier gives rise to impartiality, objectivity, and non-partisanship that is necessary to support
common goals for the welfare of the population.

ADHERENCE TO LAW

- All soldiers are both citizens and military personnel, hence are subject to the same law and

shall uphold the same as part of their duty of service to the country.

DEFERENCE TO AUTHORITY

- Authority refers to those with the right and responsibility to carry out functions that affect an
entire group

APPLICATION

- The primary responsibility for instilling and reinforcing the values and standards herein
explained is vested in the military leadership as an innate function of rank

VALOR

- AN ACT OF A MARKED DEGREE OF COURAGE AND BRAVERY IN THE PRESENCE OF DANGER OR

IN THE FACE OF THE ENEMY

DUTY

- AN ACT OF RESPONSIBILITY AND SELF-SACRIFICE A SOLDIER WHO HAS DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO
PUBLIC SERVICE.

HONOR

- AN ACT OF RESPECT GAINED BY MEN AND WOMEN OF THE AFP FROM THE CIVILIAN POPULACE
THROUGH GOOD DEEDS AND GOOD EXAMPLES

SOLIDARITY

- AN ACT OF UNITY AND TEAMWORK SHOWN BY EVERY MEMBER OF THE AFP WHICH SERVES AS
AN ALLY IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE MISSION.
LOYALTY

- AN ACT OF WILLING OBEDIENCE TO THE GOVERNING LAWS OF THE COUNTRY, THE

CONSTITUTION, AND LAWFUL SUPERIORS

NATIONAL COLORS AND ANTHEMS

- THE PHILIPPINE FLAG AND THE NATIONAL ANTHEM SYMBOLIZE ALL DEMOCRATIC IDEALS THAT
OUR COUNTRY STAND FOR AND SERVE TO REMIND US OF THE SACRIFICES OF OUR HEROES IN
GAINING OUR INDEPENDENCE FROM FOREIGN RULE.

National Flag

- we should always respect the National Flag by saluting it whenever it passes during parades and
other ceremonies where it is raised or lowered

Ranks has its privilege

- by military traditions, officers and senior NCOs enjoy some RHIPs

Pointers to remember when addressing or dealing with an Officer:

a) Salute – render salute in a dignified manner.

b) Word of Address – always use the word “Sir”, “Po” or “Opo”.

c) Position of Honor – when walking, sitting or riding a vehicle with a officer or any senior, always walk
or sit on his left side.

d) Commander’s wish – when a commander says “I desire. . . .” or “I wish”, this expression should be
taken and carried out with all authority and force of direct order.

NCOs Ranks and Positions

- NCOs attain their ranks and position by virtue of their competence and qualifications. Thus, to
be promoted and be designated as head NCOs or Chief of a unit is always considered as an
achievement.

FUNERALS AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES

1) Taps – “funeral bugle call”. During this solemn ceremony, all military personnel present come to
attention and salute. After the shots, the “taps” is sounded.

2) Funeral Visitation – the Commanding Officer sends his personal letter of condolences to the bereaved
family of his men.

MILITARY WEDDINGS
1) Background Investigation (BI) – Officers and Enlisted personnel are required by AFP regulations to
request permission to marry from their commanding officer by submitting a properly accomplished
Personal Action Form (PAF) and by requesting for a Background Investigation on his prospective bride.

2) “Draw Swords” Ceremony – a traditional military church wedding. The bride and the groom (an
officer of NCO) may wish to have this ceremony

VISITATIONS

1) Hospital Visits

2) Field Visits

MILITARY CEREMONIES AND SOCIALS

1) Parades – Military parades and review are held in military camps to honor senior commanders,
government officials and dignitaries. Parade and Reviews may be held both in the morning or in the
afternoon.

Vision:

▪ The vision of the Philippine Army is to be a professional, capable and responsive army that is a source
of national pride.

Mission:

▪ The mission of the Philippine Army is to “organize, train, equip, deploy and sustain ground forces in
the conduct of support to operations to “win the peace” in order to help the Filipino nation create an
environment conducive for sustainable development and just and lasting peace.”

CORE VALUES

- The Philippine Army core philosophy focuses on values, It is the foundation of all his acts and
deeds. These are the ties that bind

1. Love of Country

• What I do is done for my beloved country. No sacrifice can be too great.“ – Gen Gregorio del Pilar

2. Valor

• Valor flows naturally from one's love of country.

• Courage is beyond bravery (physical)

• With courage, you do what is right (Moral).

3. Honor

• Honor is the military's crowning value, the hallmark of military conduct, the quality of the soldier's
consciousness of personal dignity and self worth.
•honor is seen in cleanliness of the person, courtesy in manners, decency in daily living and prudence
in the use of personal or country resources.

•Honor also means integrity.

4. Loyalty

• Loyalty underlies the soldier's Oath of Service. It demands obedience to "the legal prerogatives of
duly constituted authority and functions of such offices"

5. Duty

• Duty is not imposed. It derives its authority from the soldier's steadfast commitment to the service of
the country.

STANDARDS OF MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM:

▪ Standard of Loyalty - all military personnel shall be loyal and true to the Republic of the Philippines,
the Constitution, the AFP and to the people at all times.

▪ Standard of Competence - all military personnel must possess the knowledge, skill, physical attributes
and character traits necessary to attain outstanding performance of duty and accomplishment of the
mission.

▪ Standard of Morals - 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.

▪ Standard of Ethics - The military community is a part of a larger society - the Filipino society. Hence,
every military personnel must observe and conform to the accepted principles of right conduct being
observed in the society of which he/she is a part.

➢ Bill of Rights (Art 3, 1987 Constitution)

Section 1- No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law nor shall
any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.

Section 2 - The right of the people to be secure in their person’s houses, papers, and effects against
unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose shall be inviolable, and no
search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue except upon probable cause to be determined personally
by the judge after examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses he may
produce, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
Section 3 - The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except upon lawful
order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise as prescribed by law.\ Any
evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding section shall be inadmissible for proceedings.

Section 4- No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the
right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.

Section 5- No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise
thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination
or preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious test shall be required for the exercise of civil or
political rights.

Section 6- The liberty of abode and of changing the same within the limits prescribed by law shall not
be impaired except upon lawful order of the court. Neither shall the right to travel be impaired except
in the interest of national security, public safety, or public health, as may be provided by law.

Section 7- The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized.
Access to official records, and to documents, and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or
decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy development, shall be
afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as may be provided by law.

Section 8- The right to people, including those employed in the public and private sectors, to form
unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law shall not be abridged.

Section 9- Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.

Section 10- No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.

Section 11- Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall not
be denied to any person by reason of poverty.

Section 12- Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the right to be
informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel preferably of his
own choice.

Section 13- All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetual when
evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, or be released on
recognizance as may be provided by law. The right to bail shall not be impaired even when the privilege
of the writ of habeas corpus is suspended. Excessive bail shall not be required.

Section 14- No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law. In all
criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved, and shall
enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be informed of the nature and cause of the
accusation against him, to have a speedy, impartial and public trial, to meet the witnesses face to face
and to have compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence
in his behalf. However, after arraignment, trial may proceed notwithstanding the absence of the
accused provided that he has been duly notified and his failure to appear is unjustifiable.

Section 15- The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of invasion
or rebellion when the public safety requires it.
Section 16- All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial,
quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

Section 17- No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.

Section 18 - No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and aspiration. No
involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except as a punishment for a crime whereof the party shall
have been duly convicted.

Section 19- Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or inhuman punishment inflicted.
Neither shall death penalty be imposed, unless, for compelling reasons involving heinous crimes, the
Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death penalty already imposed shall be reduced to reclusion
perpetual. The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading punishment against any prisoner
or detainee or the use of substandard or inadequate penal facilities under subhuman condition.

Section 20- No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.

Section 21- No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same offense. If an act is
punished by law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under either shall constitute a bar to another
prosecution for the same act.

Section 22- No ex post facto la w or bill of attainder shall be enacted.