MILITARY CUSTOM

&
TRADITIONS
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Those who are sleepy can proceed at the back and have some stretching.

Turn cellular phones to silent mode

Questions will be entertained right after the lecture.

Follow emergency exits/drill in case of fire, earthquake and other

emergencies Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

 LEARNING OUTCOME

To apply military courtesies and traditions in accordance with FC 1-012

AFP Code of Ethics and TC 7-22.7 NCO guide 2015.
 ROADMAP

Explain the following:

Military Traditions
Military Customs
Application
Summarize
Assessment
 REFERENCE

 FC 1-012 AFP Code of Ethics

 TC 7-22.7 NCO guide 2015.
 INTRODUCTION

OFTEN IT IS THESE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS,

STRANGE TO THE CIVILIAN EYE BUT SOLEMN TO THE
SOLDIER, THAT KEEP THE MAN IN THE UNIFORM GOING
IN THE UNEXCITING TIMES OF PEACE. IN WAR THEY
KEEP HIM FIGHTING AT THE FRONT.
TRADITIONS

- ARE INHERITED PRINCIPLES, STANDARDS,

AND POLICIES THAT SERVES AS GUIDES FOR AN
INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

CUSTOMS

- ACCEPTED PRACTICES REALIZED

THROUGH CONTINUED USAGE THAT TAKE THE
FORCE AND EFFECT OF COMMON LAW.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

TRADITION OF VALOR

- IT IS GALLANTRY IN THE FACE OF CLEAR

DANGER. KNOWING HOW AND WHEN TO FIGHT
AND FIGHT WITH HONOR

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

TRADITION OF DUTY

- PERFORM YOUR TASKS WITH DEEP SENSE

OF RESPONSIBILITY AND SELF SACRIFICE! THIS IS
SHOWN BY SERVING UP TO MORE THAN 24 HOURS
OF DUTY WITHOUT HESITATION AND QUESTION.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

TRADITION OF HONOR

- LEADING A LIFE IN PEACE OR WAR IN PERSONAL

DIGNITY AND SELF-WORTH.
- SOLDIERS MUST NOT EXCHANGE THEIR HONOR AND
DIGNITY WITH THE GLITTER OF GOLD OR COLOR OF MONEY.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

TRADITION OF SOLIDARITY

- UNITY IS THE STRONGEST, MOST

ENDURING AND POWERFUL MILITARY
TRADITION.
- AFP WORK TOGETHER WHATEVER
THE SITUATION WE ARE IN AND WE TAKE
PRIDE IN BEING A MEMBER OF THIS
ORGANIZATION.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

TRADITION OF LOYALTY

- FILIPINO SOLDIERS RESPECT AND LOVE THEIR

COUNTRY THAT THEY ARE READY TO GIVE THE
SUPREME SACRIFICE (DIE) IF NEEDED AND NECESSARY.

- SOLDIERS RESPECT THEIR CONSTITUTION AND

EVERYTHING THAT REPRESENT AS SYMBOL OF A
COUNTRY.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

 CHECK ON LEARNING

WHAT ARE THE 5 MILITARY TRADITIONS?

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SALUTE

ALWAYS PERTAIN TO
MILITARY MEN

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 FLAG RAISING CEREMONY

- THE BAND PLAY THE NATIONAL

ANTHEM TO PLEDGE THAT ALL OUR WEEKLY
EFFORT ARE DEDICATED TO THIS COUNTRY.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

 FLAG RETREAT CEREMONY

- A TAP OR GUN SIGNALS THAT ALL MUST

PAUSE FOR A MOMENT TO SALUTE THE FLAG

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 THE THREE VOLLEYS OF FIRE
OVER GRAVES

- THIS IS A SIGN OF RESPECT AND

GESTURE OF FAREWELL TENDERED TO A
DEPARTED COMRADE-IN-ARMS.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

 THE WHITE FLAG OF TRUCE

- USE TO SIGNAL THE TEMPORARY

CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES BETWEEN WARRING
FACTIONS

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 WEARING OF DECORATIONS

- DECORATIONS AND MEDALS SHALL BE

WORN PROUDLY WHEN IT IS WORN

- IT SHALL SHOW OTHERS OUR DEAREST

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

THE RAISING OF THE RIGHT HAND IN TAKING OATH

- FROM THE EARLIEST DAYS, THE

TAKING OF AN OATH FOR TRUTH OF
STATEMENT OR TESTIMONY HAS BEEN A
SOLEMN AND SERIOUS MATTER
ACCOMPANIED BY CEREMONY.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

 COURTESY OF THE POST

- SHORT DURATION OF STAY IN A CAMP IS

EXTENDED TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
AND THEY CAN USE THE CAMP’S FACILITIES
SIMILAR TO PERMANENT PARTY.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

 PRESENTATION OF RECRUITS

- THIS IS A CEREMONY WHERE

NEW SOLDIERS ARE PRESENTED TO
THE COLOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SIGNIFYING ACCEPTANCE AND
WELCOME INTO THE ORGANIZATION.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

FAREWELL TENDERED TO A DEPARTING OFFICER

- TENDERED TO PERSONNEL FOR A

CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT USUALLY GIVEN
BY THE UNIT’S OFFICER AND PERSONNEL.

- WHEN TIME IS A CONSTRAINT, A

HAPPY HOUR WILL DO.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

CEREMONY TENDERED TO RETIREE

- IN RECOGNITION OF HIS LONG AND

FRUITFUL AND HONORABLE SERVICE TO THE AFP.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

 TRUMPET OR BUGLE CALL

- THIS ADD MORE

DISTINCTION AND EXCITEMENT
TO THE REGIMENTED LIFE OF
A SOLDIER.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

 COURTESY CALLS

- OFFICER DETAILED OUTSIDE AND IS REJOINING HIS

MOTHER SERVICE
- OFFICERS OR PERSONNEL UPON ARRIVAL OR PRIOR
TO DEPARTURE
- ASSUMING COMMAND POSITIONS OR SIMILAR KEY
POSITIONS
- NEWLY PROMOTED OFFICERS

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

 CALL OF NEWLY PROMOTED GENERALS/FLAG
OFFICERS
- THESE OFFICERS OR GENERALS CALLS ON
THEIR MAJOR SERVICE COMMANDERS

- NEW YEARS CALL ON THE COMMANDING

OFFICER

- IT IS USUALLY ACCOMPANIED BY SOME FORM

OF ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE HONORS.

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 HAPPY HOUR
- AIRING MINOR GRIPES AND
BLOWING OFF A MINOR STEAM.
- BEHAVIOR CONFORMS STRICTLY
WITH MORAL AND ETHICAL
STANDARDS SET FORTH IN THIS
CODE.
- INQUIRE ABOUT MAKING LEAVE.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

 MILITARY WEDDING

- THE SAME WITH ALL FAITHS BUT

ONLY CHAPLAINS OF DIFFERENT CHURCHES
INCORPORATE OTHER PROCEDURES.

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 EP CLUBHOUSES

- EP SPEND THEIR OFF DUTY

HOURS IN THESE CLUB HOUSES.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

CEREMONIES AT HOLIDAYS DINNERS
- CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
RANK HAS ITS PRIVILEGES
- WHEN A CHOICE IS TO BE MADE, SUCH AS
SELECTION OF BILLETING OR QUARTERS.

VISITING THE SICK

- SICK MUST BE VISITED BY AVAILABLE PERSONNEL

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

 THE WORD “SIR”

- USED IN THE MILITARY CONVERSATION

AS A SIGN OF RESPECT.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

 SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE TO THE
FAMILY
- DEATH OF A SOLDIER
- DEATH OF MEMBER OF SOLDIER’S FAMILY

I WISH AND I DESIRE

- THIS COMMANDER’S WISH OR DESIRE
IS SIMILAR TO AN ORDER.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

 SUMMARY

 INTRODUCTION
 DEFINITION OF TERMS
 MILITARY TRADITIONS
 MILITARY CUSTOMS
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