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ROTC

ORIENTATION
• Background

SEQUENCE OF • ROTC

PRESENTATION • ROTC Activities, Participation and Subjects similar with


the other NSTP Components
• Benefits / Privileges

CREDIBLE CAPABLE SUSTAINABLE


BACKGROUND
CAPABLE CREDIBLE SUSTAINABLE

✓ COMMONWEALTH ACT NR 1, TITLE III, ARTICLE I, SECTION


51 & 52

• All Filipinos are liable to military service.


• age of ten years, and shall extend through his schooling until
he shall reach the age of twenty-one years when he shall
become subject to service with the colors.

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BACKGROUND
CAPABLE CREDIBLE SUSTAINABLE

ROTC started in 1939 by virtue of E.O. 207 issued by


President Manuel L Quezon making ROTC a compulsory
Course in all Colleges and Universities.

In 1944, it was discontinued at the onset of World War II


and was revived in 1950 pursuant to general orders issued
by the Philippine Army.

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BACKGROUND
CAPABLE CREDIBLE SUSTAINABLE

ROTC started in 1939 by virtue of E.O. 207 issued by


President Manuel L Quezon making ROTC a compulsory
Course in all Colleges and Universities.

In 1944, it was discontinued at the onset of World War II


and was revived in 1950 pursuant to general orders issued
by the Philippine Army.

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BACKGROUND
CAPABLE CREDIBLE SUSTAINABLE

✓ RA 7077 “AFP RESERVIST ACT 1991

• Organization
• Administration
• Training
• Maintenance
• Utilization of The Citizen Armed Force AFP and for other
purposes

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BACKGROUND
CAPABLE CREDIBLE SUSTAINABLE

✓ RA 9163 “NSTP LAW”


• An act establishing the National Service Training Program for tertiary
students amending Republic Act 7077 and Presidential Decree 1706 and
for other purposes.

• aim to promote civic consciousness among the youth and inculcate in


them the spirit of nationalism and advance their involvement in public
and civic affairs.

• designed to develop the youth’s physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual,


and social well-being and promote defense preparedness and ethics
of service while undergoing training in any of its three program
components
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BACKGROUND
CAPABLE CREDIBLE SUSTAINABLE

✓ RA 9163 “NSTP LAW”


• Three Components
Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Literacy Training Service (LTS)

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Reserve Officer Training Corps
OBJECTIVE:

To provide military training to tertiary levels


students in order to motivate, train and organize
them for national defense preparedness.
Reserve Officer Training Corps

15-days training which conducted per semester

One-Year Course or Two (2) Semesters

Offered / conducted to tertiary level students:


• State Colleges
• Universities
Reserve Officer Training Corps
TWO (2) CATEGORY OF ROTC

Basic ROTC (1-yr or 2 Semesters)


• AS-1
• AS-2

Advanced ROTC (2-yrs or 4 Semesters)


• AS-31
• AS-32
• AS-41
• AS-42
(6) ROTC Schools (17) ROTC Schools
1st ARCen (CJVAB, Pasay City) 2nd ARCen (CAB, Pampanga)

(15) ROTC Schools (25) ROTC Schools


rd
3 ARCEN (FAB, Lipa City) 5th ARCEN (BGBNEAB, Cebu City)

(22) ROTC Schools


(4) ROTC Schools 6th ARCEN (EAAB, Zamboanga City)
th
4 ARCEN (ABAB, Palawan)

(16) ROTC Schools


(9) ROTC Schools 7th ARCEN (TOWEM Compound,
8th ARCEN TOG 10, CDO Davao City)
(6) ROTC Schools (17) ROTC Schools
1st ARCen (CJVAB, Pasay City) 2nd ARCen (CAB, Pampanga)

(15) ROTC Schools (25) ROTC Schools


rd
3 ARCEN (FAB, Lipa City) 5th ARCEN (BGBNEAB, Cebu City)
2nd Air Reserve Center

237th Department of Air Science and Tactics

NSTP Coordinator Kim Gerald P Cortes

Training Directorate 2LT CHRISTOPHER B PAYANAY PAF


TSg Iris M Lim PAF
SSg Maria Cristina B Lorica PAF
A2C Jaycar G Turla PAF
ROTC Activities, Participation and
Subjects similar with other
NSTP Components
• Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
• Environmental Awareness
• Social and Humanitarian Undertakings
• Moral Virtues, Self Awareness & Values Formation
• Leadership Application and Enhancement
• Physical Fitness and Health Awareness
• Confidence and Team Building
Benefits / Privileges

1. Basic and Military Knowledge

• Military Organization
• Military Courtesy & Discipline
• Military Customs & Traditions
• Threat to National Security
• History of Aviation
Benefits / Privileges

2. Basic Military Training

• Drills and Ceremonies


• Basic Life Support & First Aid
• Water Survival
• Disaster Search & Rescue Operations
• Weapons Training
Benefits / Privileges

3. Specialization Training

• Basic Aircraft Marshaling Seminar


• Vehicle Operator and Maintenance Seminar
• Health Emergency and Management Seminar
• Air-to-Ground Operations Seminar
• Search and Rescue Auxiliary Training
• Bomb Awareness Seminar
Benefits / Privileges

4. Issuance of PAF Serial Number

• Included in the Roster of PAF Reservists


• Issued Reservist Identification Card
• Base Access to different Military Camps
and Bases
Benefits / Privileges
5. Priority in Recruitment of additional Manpower
in the AFP
•Candidate Soldiers
•Probationary Officer Training Course

6. Issuance of Military Uniforms (Advanced ROTC)


•General Office Uniform (GOU)
•Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)
Benefits / Privileges

6. Scholarship Grant
•CG, PAF Scholarship (P10,000.00) every Sem
•CS, AFP Scholarship (P 50,000.00) every Year
Benefits / Privileges
7. Privilege to Attend the Cultural Understanding
Leadership Proficiency (CULP) Program in
Guam, USA.
• Interaction with other Foreign Country-ROTC
• Avail Free-of Charge Tickets
• Processing of Passport and Visa
• Military Uniforms
-Battle Dress Uniform
-Athletic Uniform
• Allowance for seven (7) days (US Dollars)
ROTC REGULATION:

1. Wearing of Uniforms:
-White T-shirt
-Hairnet (Females)
-Maong pants
-Haircut (Male)
-Rubber shoes
-School buckle/PAF
SUMMARY

❖Background
❖ ROTC
❖ROTC Activities, Participation and Subjects similar
with other NSTP Components
❖Benefits / Privileges
END OF
PRESENTATION

CAPABLE CREDIBLE SUSTAINABLE


MILITARY
COURTESY AND
DISCIPLINE
SSg Maria Cristina B Lorica PAF
Asst NCOIC
ROTC-Philippine State College of Aeronautics
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
at the end this lecture/presentation
the students be able to:

Demonstrate
Understand the proper
Apply what
the importance execution of
they have
and value of actions
learned in
Military showing
formations
Courtesy and Military
duties
Discipline Courtesy and
Discipline
• Military Courtesy and Discipline
• Importance of Military Courtesy
• Salute
1. General Rules in saluting
2. Person entitled to the salute
Procedures of saluting
SCOPE OF
3.

• Other Courtesies PRESENTATION


Military
Courtesy is the extension or manifestation
of consideration for others
Military
Discipline • is a state of order and obedience
existing within a command.

• is a character training, which enables


the personnel to show his/her part in
the organization
IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY
COURTESY AND DISCIPLINE
• is a set of established customs and behaviors within the armed forces that promote
respect, discipline, and professionalism.
• It plays a crucial role in maintaining order, cohesion, and effectiveness within the
military.

CHAIN OF UNIT LEADERSHIP


COMMAND COHESION PROFESSIONALISM DEVELOPMENT
IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY
DISCIPLINE
a. reinforces the hierarchical structure
of the military

a. ensures that orders and instructions


are followed promptly and without
question

a. vital in combat situations where


split-second decisions can be a
matter of life and death
CHAIN OF COMMAND
IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY
DISCIPLINE
• Military courtesy is a set of established customs and behaviors within the armed forces
that promote respect, discipline, and professionalism.
• It plays a crucial role in maintaining order, cohesion, and effectiveness within the
military.

CHAIN OF UNIT LEADERSHIP


COMMAND COHESION PROFESSIONALISM DEVELOPMENT
IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY
DISCIPLINE
a. Politeness and respect for fellow soldiers
foster a sense of unity and camaraderie
within a unit

b. Build trust and strong bonds among team


members

c. Instills discipline and self-control in


service members
UNIT COHESION
IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY
DISCIPLINE
• Military courtesy is a set of established customs and behaviors within the armed forces
that promote respect, discipline, and professionalism.
• It plays a crucial role in maintaining order, cohesion, and effectiveness within the
military.

CHAIN OF UNIT LEADERSHIP


COMMAND COHESION PROFESSIONALISM DEVELOPMENT
IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY
DISCIPLINE
distinguishes military personnel from civilians
and signifies their commitment to the values
and standards of the military profession

a. Respect for Authority


b. Public Image
c. Safety

PROFESSIONALISM
IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY
DISCIPLINE
• Military courtesy is a set of established customs and behaviors within the armed forces
that promote respect, discipline, and professionalism.
• It plays a crucial role in maintaining order, cohesion, and effectiveness within the
military.

CHAIN OF UNIT LEADERSHIP


COMMAND COHESION PROFESSIONALISM DEVELOPMENT
IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY
DISCIPLINE
Junior service members are expected to
emulate the behavior of their superiors,
and as they progress in their careers,
they are responsible for setting the
example for others

a. Tradition and Heritage


b. International Relations
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY
DISCIPLINE
• Military courtesy is a set of established customs and behaviors within the armed forces
that promote respect, discipline, and professionalism.
• It plays a crucial role in maintaining order, cohesion, and effectiveness within the
military.

CHAIN OF UNIT LEADERSHIP


COMMAND COHESION PROFESSIONALISM DEVELOPMENT
IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY
DISCIPLINE

CHAIN OF UNIT LEADERSHIP


COMMAND COHESION PROFESSIONALISM DEVELOPMENT

• military courtesy is not just a formality; it is a vital component of military culture that
promotes order, discipline, and professionalism within the armed forces.
• It helps build strong bonds among service members, ensures effective communication,
and contributes to the overall success of military operations.
SALUTE
SALUTE

most important form of


military courtesy
SALUTE

it is executed by raising the right


hand smartly until the tip of the
forefinger touches the front
brim of the headgear or tip/tail of
eyebrows (without headgear)
SALUTE

• the right hand is used to render a salute.

• should stand at attention with their heels together and their feet
at a 45-degree angle. Keep your body straight and your head
and eyes facing forward.

• maintain eye contact until the salute is acknowledged,


returned, or dropped by the officer. Do not break eye contact
until the salute is completed.
SALUTE
2. Person entitles to the Salute:
• All Officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines both men and
women.

• Officers of Armed Forces of Allied/Friendly Nation when


recognized as such.
SALUTE
3. Procedures of saluting:
• Salute is exchanged whether individuals are covered or
uncovered.

• The salute is rendered by a junior when reporting to a senior, he


also salutes before leaving.

• The salute is rendered at a distance of about 6 paces from the


person saluted and at a recognition distance that is about 10
paces.
SALUTE
3. Procedures of saluting:
• Honor to the National Anthem or the Colors/standard.
a. all personnel faces the Colors, stand at attention and
render the salute at the first note of the National Anthem
b. those riding in vehicle stop and continue driving when the
last note of the National Anthem is done.
c. when passing an uncased color or standard, salute at 6
paces distance
SALUTE
3. Procedures of saluting:
• When not to Salute
a. doing extra curricular activities or sports and the likes
b. carrying documents or pre-occupied hands
c. riding vehicles
d. in public places or unsafe areas
OTHER COURTESIES
• Gun Salutes
ARRIVAL DEPARTURE
PRESIDENT 21 21
EX PRESIDENT 21 21
V- PRESIDENT 19 19
DEFENSE SECRETARY
CABINET MEMBERS
CHIEF OF STAFF 19 19
FORMER CHIEF OF STAFF 19 19
LT GENERAL 15 15
MAJ GENERAL 13
BRIG GENERAL 11
OTHER COURTESIES
WHEN IN DOUBT!
SHORT QUIZ!!!

1. what is Military Courtesy

is the extension or manifestation


of consideration for others
SHORT QUIZ!!!

2. what is Military Discipline


• is a state of order and obedience
existing within a command.
• is a character training, which enables
the personnel to show his/her part in
the organization
SHORT QUIZ!!!
• 3. The salute is rendered at a
6 paces from
distance of about _____
the person saluted and at a
recognition distance that is about
10 paces.
________
• Military Courtesy and Discipline
• Importance of Military Courtesy
• Salute
1. General Rules in saluting
2. Person entitled to the salute
3. Procedures of saluting
SUMMARY
• Other Courtesies
THANK YOU AND
GOOD DAY
REPUBLIC ACT 7077
An act providing for the development, administration,
organization, training, maintenance and utilization of the Citizen
Armed Forces of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and for
other purposes.
The Regular Force
Sec. 2
It is the policy of the State to maintain a standing or regular force in times of
peace consonant to its adequate and actual needs for the security of the State but
which can be rapidly expanded by well-disciplined Citizen Armed Force in the event of
war, invasion or rebellion.
The The Security and Socioeconomic
Development of the State
Sec. 3
The Citizen Armed Forces shall be provided maximum opportunity to
participate in safeguarding the security of the State and in assisting in socioeconomic
development.
The Call to Personal Military and Civil Service
Sec. 4

The Citizen Armed Force shall be organized, trained, developed and


maintained as to ensure their readiness to immediately respond to the call of service.
The Public Awareness
Sec. 5

The State shall promote and develop public support to and awareness on the
important role of the Citizen Armed Force as protector of the people and the State.
The Four-fold mission of the
AFP Reserve Force
Sec. 7

➢ To provide base for expansion in


the event of war, invasion or
rebellion

➢ To assist in relief and rescue


during disaster or calamities

➢ To assist in socio economic


development

➢ To assist in the operation and


maintenance of essential
government or private utilities
in the furtherance of overall
mission.
Organization
Sec. 8

Army Reserve Command


Tanza, Cavite
Organization
Sec. 8

Naval Reserve Command


Roxas Blvd, Manila
Organization
Sec. 8

Air Force Reserve Command


Clark Air Base, Pampanga
Organization
Sec. 8

AFP Reserve Command


CGEA, Quezon City
Organization
Sec. 8
The Affiliated Reserves
Sources of Reservist
Sec. 11

➢ Graduates of Reserve Officer


Training Corps (ROTC)
Sources of Reservist
Sec. 11

➢ Graduates of Reserve Officer


Training Corps (ROTC)

➢ Graduates of authorized basic


military training instructions
Sources of Reservist
Sec. 11

➢ Graduates of Reserve Officer


Training Corps (ROTC)

➢ Graduates of authorized basic


military training instructions

➢ Ex-servicemen and retired officers


of the AFP
Sources of Reservist
Sec. 11

➢ Graduates of Reserve Officer


Training Corps (ROTC)

➢ Graduates of authorized basic


military training instructions

➢ Ex-servicemen and retired officers


of the AFP

➢ Commission and Non-


commissioned under Affiliated
Reserve
Sources of Reservist
Sec. 11

➢ Graduates of Reserve Officer


Training Corps (ROTC)

➢ Graduates of authorized basic


military training instructions

➢ Ex-servicemen and retired officers


of the AFP

➢ Commission and Non-


commissioned under Affiliated
Reserve

➢ Graduates of the National Defense


College of the Philippines (NDCP)
Sources of Reservist
Sec. 11

➢ Elected and Appointed Government


Officials
Sources of Reservist
Sec. 11

➢ Elected and Appointed Government


Officials

➢ Graduates Baccalaureate Degree


Course (4-years or more)
Categorization of Citizen Soldiers
Sec. 12

First Category Reserve - reservist whose ages are between


eighteen (18) years and thirty-five (35) years, inclusive.

Second Category Reserve - reservist whose ages are


between thirty-six (36) years and fifty-one (51) years,
inclusive.

Third Category Reserve - reservist who are above fifty-one


(51) years of age.
Classification of Reserve Force Units
Sec. 13

The Reserve Force units shall further be classified into the Ready
Reserve, the Standby Reserve and the Retired Reserve based in their
operational readiness for immediate deployment/utilization.

Ready Reserve
Shall be organized, trained and maintained as mobilizable ready
reserve subject to call at any time to augment the regular armed force of
the AFP not only in times of war or national emergency but also to meet
local emergencies arising from calamities, disasters and threats to
peace, order, security and stability in any locality, including the need to
provide assistance in relief and rescue work and other civil assistance
activities.
Classification of Reserve Force Units
Sec. 13

The Reserve Force units shall further be classified into the Ready
Reserve, the Standby Reserve and the Retired Reserve based in their
operational readiness for immediate deployment/utilization.

Standby Reserve
Shall be organized and assigned to specified reserve units and
shall be maintained through annual assembly tests to update their
records and their present addresses, among others. The Standby
Reserve may be mobilized or ordered to active duty only in times of
national emergency or war.
Classification of Reserve Force Units
Sec. 13

The Reserve Force units shall further be classified into the Ready
Reserve, the Standby Reserve and the Retired Reserve based in their
operational readiness for immediate deployment/utilization.

Retired Reserve
Members may be ordered to active duty in times o local or
national emergencies if he volunteers for active duty and when the
Secretary of National Defense determines that there are not enough
qualified citizen soldiers with his special skills and qualifications in the
Ready Reserve or the Standby Reserve in his particular area of
residence.
Citizen Military Training
Art. VII, Sec. 35

Basic Citizen Military Training (BCMT). – Registrants finally selected


for military training shall undergo a basic military training for a period of
not more than six (6) months.
Citizen Military Training
Art. VII, Sec. 36

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). – Military training for


students enrolled in colleges, universities and similar institutions of
learning
Accounting of Reservist
Art. IX, Sec. 49

All reservists, particularly those belonging to the Ready and


Standby Reserves, shall be accounted for, their records and status
updated and present where-about ascertained in order to ensure their
readiness to the call to duty.

PAF Reservist Database Management Information System (PRDMIS)


Accounting of Reservist
Art. IX, Sec. 49

All reservists, particularly those belonging to the Ready and


Standby Reserves, shall be accounted for, their records and status
updated and present where-about ascertained in order to ensure their
readiness to the call to duty.

Participation in National Reservist Week


Accounting of Reservist
Art. IX, Sec. 49

All reservists, particularly those belonging to the Ready and


Standby Reserves, shall be accounted for, their records and status
updated and present where-about ascertained in order to ensure their
readiness to the call to duty.

Assembly Test
Training of Individual
Reservists
Art. IX, Sec. 51
and Reserve Units
Maximum opportunity shall be afforded the reservists to update
their skills through compulsory or voluntary training. Such training shall
have for its principal purpose the enhancement of the readiness of the
individual reservists and reserve units to respond to the call to service.

Active Duty Training


(Individual)
Training of Individual
Reservists
Art. IX, Sec. 51
and Reserve Units
Maximum opportunity shall be afforded the reservists to update
their skills through compulsory or voluntary training. Such training shall
have for its principal purpose the enhancement of the readiness of the
individual reservists and reserve units to respond to the call to service.

Unit Active Duty Training


(Unit)
Reserve Officers' Non-resident Instruction
Art. IX, Sec. 52

Each major service shall conduct on a continuing basis non-


resident instruction for the purpose of maintaining and updating the
proficiency of its reservist officers, particularly key officers of Ready
Reserve units.
Quota
PME Course
Primary Alternate

Basic Air Force Officer


8 4
Course (BAFOC)
Squadron Officer
4 4
Course (SOC)
Command and
General Staff Course 4 4
(CGSC)
Active Duty Tour for Training
of Reserve Officers
Art. IX, Sec. 53

In order to improve their professional competence and leadership


qualities reserve officers in the inactive status shall be called active duty
for a period not exceeding two (2) years without extension.

A reserve officer who has served his tour shall not be called
again to active duty until after five (5) years, except in case of
mobilization
Status of Reservist on Training
Art. IX, Sec. 58

Reservist on compulsory training shall be subject to military law.


They shall not receive pay but shall be entitled to allowances and burial
benefits as provided by law.

Reservists on voluntary training are also subject to military law


but shall be entitled to allowances.
Auxiliary Service
Art. IX, Sec. 63

For the purpose of helping maintain local peace and order, meeting local
insurgency threat, assisting in rescue and relief operations during disasters and
calamities, health welfare activities and participating in local socioeconomic development
projects.

Civil Auxiliary Service - covers services rendered in helping maintain law and order,
assisting in rescue operations, participating in socioeconomic development projects,
delivery of health services and any other non-military activity.
Auxiliary Service
Art. IX, Sec. 63

For the purpose of helping maintain local peace and order, meeting local
insurgency threat, assisting in rescue and relief operations during disasters and
calamities, health welfare activities and participating in local socioeconomic development
projects.

Military Auxiliary Service. - covers service rendered in meeting local insurgency threat.
Reservists serving under this category will be organized into Ready Reserve Units. They
must be issued and allowed to carry firearms: provided, that these reservists will be
utilized only for the defense of their localities and will not be employed outside their
localities.
Status of Reservist under Auxiliary Service
Art. IX, Sec. 64

Auxiliary Service Payment Allowance/Benefits Subject to Military Law

Civil Auxiliary
No Yes No
Service

Military Auxiliary
No Yes Yes
Service
Utilization of the Reserve Force
Art. IX, Sec. 59

The utilization of the Reserve Force in times of emergency to


meet threats to national security shall be through mobilization:

Full Mobilization - shall be through the joint act of Congress and the
President. When full mobilization is ordered, all units of the Ready and
Standby Reserves will be activated, the reservists constituting them are
called to active duty, and the units activated are placed on operational
readiness.
Utilization of the Reserve Force
Art. IX, Sec. 59

The utilization of the Reserve Force in times of emergency to


meet threats to national security shall be through mobilization:

Partial Mobilization. – shall be through the joint act of Congress and the
President. When partial mobilization is ordered, only the units of the
Ready Reserves are activated units and placed on operational readiness.
Utilization of the Reserve Force
Art. IX, Sec. 59

The utilization of the Reserve Force in times of emergency to


meet threats to national security shall be through mobilization:

Selective Mobilization - shall be by authority of the President. Selective


mobilization may be ordered to meet a local threat or emergency
situation. When so ordered, only selected units of the Ready Reserve of
the Localities involved are activated
Utilization of the Reserve Force
Art. IX, Sec. 59

MOBILIZATION RESERVE UNIT SCOPE AUTHORITY

Ready and Standby


FULL National Congress and President
Reserve

PARTIAL Ready Reserve National Congress and President

Ready Reserve of
SELECTIVE Local President
localities involved
END OF BRIEFING
SSg Maria Cristina B Lorica PAF
Asst NCOIC
ROTC-Philippine State College of Aeronautics
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Objective:

for the cadets to cultivate to the full


alertness and presence of mind not only
during drills but at all times.

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The commands were derived from the English language
but are given in the Filipino language. To provide from
uniformity, simplicity and preciseness and to suit the Filipino
commands in terms of voice control, distinctiveness, inflections
and cadence, the following guidelines are set forth as a rule.

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In general, the word “NA” is used to signal the command of
execution except for the following:
(a)TA – (Abbreviated SANDATA) manual for arms for rifles and pistol,
except for KALIS and TALIBONG, which fall under the general rule.
(b)KAD – (Abbreviated LAKAD) from at rest to motion. For commands
given while in motion, the general rule will apply.
(c)TO – (Abbreviated HINTO) from motion to rest.
(d)RAP – (Abbreviated HARAP) in HANDA HARAP as Literal Translation of
READY Front.
(e)DA – (Abbreviated HUMANDA) for Attention.
(f)NGA – (Abbreviated PAHINGA) in TIKAS PAHINGA or PARADE REST.

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ALIGNMENT (Linya)

A straight line upon which several elements or terms are formed. It is


the dressing of several elements upon a straight line. A unit is aligned when
it is dressed.

ARMS SWING

The swinging of arms must be 6 inches straight to the front and 3


inches straight to the rear of the trouser seams, with knuckles out facing
forward and fingers formed into a fist with the thumb over the forefinger.

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BASE
The elements on which a movement is regulated. For instance, in
executing right front into line, the leading squad is the base.

CADENCE
The uniform rhythm by which a movement is executed or the number
of steps or counts per minute of which movement is executed. Drill
movements are normally executed at the cadence of quick time or double
time.

CENTER (Gitna)
The middle point or element of a command.

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COLUMN
A formation in which the elements are placed one behind another.

DEPTH (Lalim)
The space from front to rear of any formation or position. This includes
the front and rear elements.

DISTANCE (Layo)
The space between elements when the elements are one behind the
other. Between units, it varies with the size of the formation; between
individuals it is an arm’s length to the front plus six inches or about 40 inches,
measured from chest of one man to the back of the man immediately to his
front.

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DOUBLE TIME (Takbong Hakbang)
Cadence at a rate of 180 steps per minute.

ELEMENT
An individual, squad, platoon, company, or larger body, forming a
part of still another larger body.

EYES RIGHT (Handa, Tingin sa Kanan, Na)


The direction of the face during the eyes right should be 45 degrees
to the right side.

FILE (Tudling)
Two men, the front-rank man and the corresponding man of the
rear rank. The front-rank man is the file leader.

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FLANK (Panig)
The right or left extremity of a unit, either in line or in column; the
element on the extreme right or left of the line; a direction at a right angle
to the direction where an element or a formation is facing.

FORMATION (Hanay)
Arrangement of the elements of a unit in line, in column or any other
prescribed manner.

FRONT (Harap)
The direction in which a command faces.

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GUIDE (Gabay):
The man with whom the command or element thereof regulates its
march.

INTERVAL (Pagitan):
The lateral space between elements on the same line. An interval is
measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder; and between
formations, from flank to flank.

LEFT (Kaliwa):
The left extremity or element of a body of troops.

LINE (Linya):
A formation in which the different elements are abreast.

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OBLIQUE (Lihis):
An angle between 0 and 45 degrees. (Right/Left oblique -march is at
an angle of 45 degrees.)

ORDER CLOSE:
The formation in which the units, in double rank, are separated by
intervals greater than that in close order.

PACE:
30 inches is the length of the full step in quick time. The pace at
double time is 36 inches

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POINT OF THE REST:
The point at which a formation begins, especially the point toward
which units are aligned in successive movements.

QUICK TIME (Siglang Hakbang):


Cadence at a rate of 120 steps per minute.

RIGHT:
The right extremity or element of a body of troops

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SLOW TIME:
Cadence at a rate of 60 steps per minute.

STEP (Hakbang):
The distance measured from heel to heel between the feet of a man
walking. A step maybe any prescribed number of inches. The half step and
back step are 15 inches. The right step and left step are 12 inches. The steps
in quick and double time are 30 and 36 inches, respectively.

SUCCESSIVE MOVEMENT (Sunud-sunurang galaw):


A maneuver in which the various elements of a command execute a
certain movement one after another as distinguished from a simultaneous
movement

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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 is
given. On this command, the movement of troops and men resumes its
former position.

PARTIAL CHANGES OF DIRECTION:


To change the direction of a column by 45 degrees to the left or right
the command is LIKO HATING-KANAN (KALIWA), KAD. To execute a slight
change of direction, the command PAGAWING KANAN (KALIWA)is given.
The guide or guiding elements move/s in the indicated direction, and the
rest of the unit follows.

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a. General
a command is an oral order by a leader of commander. A drill
command is the order issued orally in the drill field by a leader, commander
or any person assigned to give the command.

b. The command has two parts:

(1) Preparatory Command – that part of the drill command which alerts the
troops or subordinates and prepares them for the movement they are
going to execute.

(2) The command of execution – that part of the order which tells the troops
to do or execute the movement.

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a. Loudness
a command should be loud enough to be heard and understood by
all receiving or executing the command.

b. Volume
volume is best attained by good posture of the body, ease, proper
breathing and correct timing in giving the commands. Forcing words out of
the throat and mouth results in strain, hoarseness, sore throat, and indistinct
commands

c. Diaphragm
use the diaphragm in giving commands.

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d. Distinctiveness
distinct commands should be given to ensure correct execution. To
ensure a distinct command, pronounce and enunciate words correctly.
Pronunciation and enunciation depend.

e. Cadence
in cadence, there are two important things to know. The uniform and
timed flow of words in giving the commands is called cadence in
commands; and the correct timing of the steps in marching is called
cadence in marching.

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1. Heels on the same line as close to each other as possible.
2. Feet turned out equally, forming an angel of approximately
45 degrees.
3. Knees straight without stiffness.
4. Hips level, body erect, shoulders clipped to the back and
square to the front. Stomach in.
5. Arms hanging naturally along the sides without stiffness, back
of the hands out, thumbs along the seams of the trousers
and the fingers held naturally.
6. Head erect and eyes straight to the front. Chin drawn in so
that the axis of the head and neck is vertical.
7. Weight of the body rests equally on both legs.
8. Remain silent and do not move unless otherwise directed.
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