The document discusses customs and traditions in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). It defines traditions as inherited principles and standards passed down through generations that serve as guides. Some key military traditions mentioned include honor, loyalty, valor, duty, and solidarity. Customs are accepted practices that carry the force of law through continued usage. Examples of military customs include saluting, flag ceremonies, tattoo and taps bugle calls, wearing of decorations, and courtesy calls. The document provides an overview of important traditions, customs, and courtesy calls in the AFP.
The document discusses customs and traditions in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). It defines traditions as inherited principles and standards passed down through generations that serve as guides. Some key military traditions mentioned include honor, loyalty, valor, duty, and solidarity. Customs are accepted practices that carry the force of law through continued usage. Examples of military customs include saluting, flag ceremonies, tattoo and taps bugle calls, wearing of decorations, and courtesy calls. The document provides an overview of important traditions, customs, and courtesy calls in the AFP.
The document discusses customs and traditions in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). It defines traditions as inherited principles and standards passed down through generations that serve as guides. Some key military traditions mentioned include honor, loyalty, valor, duty, and solidarity. Customs are accepted practices that carry the force of law through continued usage. Examples of military customs include saluting, flag ceremonies, tattoo and taps bugle calls, wearing of decorations, and courtesy calls. The document provides an overview of important traditions, customs, and courtesy calls in the AFP.
The document discusses customs and traditions in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). It defines traditions as inherited principles and standards passed down through generations that serve as guides. Some key military traditions mentioned include honor, loyalty, valor, duty, and solidarity. Customs are accepted practices that carry the force of law through continued usage. Examples of military customs include saluting, flag ceremonies, tattoo and taps bugle calls, wearing of decorations, and courtesy calls. The document provides an overview of important traditions, customs, and courtesy calls in the AFP.
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CUSTOM AND
TRADITION TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
ACTION: IDENTIFY ARMED FORCES OF THE
PHILIPPINES CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS.
CONDITION: GIVEN A CLASSROOM SETTING WITH
THE AIDE OF THE POWER POINT PRESENTATION AND A HIGHLY MOTIVATED STUDENTS.
STANDARD: STUDENTS IDENTIFIED WHAT IS
MILITARY CUSTOMS, MILITARY TRADITIONS AND SOME SIGNIFICANT COURTESY CALLS IN THE MILITARY. OVERVIEW
• TRADITIONS • CUSTOMS • COURTESY CALLS IN THE AFP DEFINITION
TRADITION – ARE INHERITED PRINCIPLES,
STANDARDS AND PRACTICES THAT SERVE AS THE ESTABLISHED GUIDES FOR AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP. TRADITIONS ARE ACCUMULATED EXPERIENCES AND DEEDS PASSED ON FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION BOTH IN MEMORY AND REALITY. MILITARY TRADITIONS
1. TRADITION OF HONOR – THE FOUNDING
FATHERS OF THE AFP HAVE COURAGEOUSLY DEMONSTRATED THE VALUE OF HONOR BY LEADING A LIFE IN PEACE OR WAR WITH PERSONAL DIGNITY AND SELF WORTH. MILITARY TRADITIONS
2. TRADITION OF LOYALTY – THE FILIPINO
SOLDIER HAS TRADITIONALLY HELD THE RESPECT OF THE NATION BY SHOWING FAITHFULNESS, DEVOTION AND ALLEGIANCE. MILITARY TRADITIONS
3. TRADITION OF VALOR – THE FILIPINO
SOLDIER HAS EPITOMIZED VALOR DURING HIS GALLANT DEFENSES AND SHOWS GALLANTRY, COURAGE, BRAVERY AND HEROISM . MILITARY TRADITIONS
4. TRADITION OF DUTY – THE FILIPINO
SOLDIER HAS EXEMPLIFIED HIMSELF AS A DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT WITH A DEEP SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND SELF- SACRIFICE. MILITARY TRADITIONS
5. TRADITION OF SOLIDARITY – IT IS STRONGEST,
MOST ENJOYED BY EVERY MEMBER OF THE AFP WHICH SHOWS UNITY, CAMARADERIE AND COHESION. DEFINITION
CUSTOM – ARE ACCEPTED PRACTICES
REALIZED THROUGH CONTINUED USAGE THAT TAKE THE FORCE AND EFFECT OF A COMMON LAW. MILITARY CUSTOMS
A. THE SALUTE – THE HIGHEST FORM OF
MILITARY COURTESY; DATES BACK FROM THE AGE OF CHIVALRY.
B. FLAG RAISING CEREMONY – A FORM OF
PLEDGE WHICH SIGNIFIES THAT ALL EFFORTS AND WORK DONE FOR THE DAY IS DEDICATED TO THE COUNTRY AND THE PEOPLE.
C. THE RETREAT CEREMONY – HONORS THE
NATIONAL FLAG AT THE END OF THE DAY; ALL MEMBERS OF A CAMP WHO ARE OUTDOORS PAUSE TO SALUTE THE FLAG AND SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. MILITARY CUSTOMS
D. THE TATTOO – A BUGLE CALL SOUNDED AT
2130H; IT IS THE SIGNAL TO QUIET DOWN IN BARRACKS AND PREPARE FOR LIGHTS-OUT IN 30 MINUTES.
E. THE TAPS – A BUGLE CALL WHICH SIGNALS
LIGHTS-OUT OR THAT ALL LIGHTS MUST BE PUT-OFF; IT IS SOUNDED AT 2200H OR 30 MINUTES AFTER TATTOO.
F. WHITE FLAG OF TRUCE – A WORLDWIDE
CUSTOM USED TO SIGNAL TEMPORARY CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES. MILITARY CUSTOMS
G. WEARING OF DECORATIONS – DISPLAY
OF REWARDS EARNED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE PERFORMED ACTS OF MILITARY VALOR. MILITARY CUSTOMS H. THE RECEPTION – THE ACT OF ACCEPTANCE FOR THE RECRUITS TO GIVE THEM A GLIMPSE OF WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE DURATION OF THE TRAINING. RANK HAS ITS PRIVILAGE (RHIP)
A. THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING FIRST TO CHOOSE –
WHENEVER A CHOICE IS MADE, THE OPTION OF SELECTION FOLLOWS THE RANK WITH THE MOST SENIOR GIVEN THE PRIVILEGE TO CHOOSE FIRST. RANK HAS ITS PRIVILAGE (RHIP) B. PLACE OF HONOR – RIGHT IS THE PLACE OF HONOR SO WHEN A JUNIOR WALKS, RIDES OR SITS WITH A SENIOR, HE ALWAYS STAYS AT THE LEFT. SIGNIFICANT COURTESY CALLS IN THE MILITARY A. COURTESY CALLS – COMPELS THE JUNIOR OFFICERS DETAILED OUTSIDE AND REJOINS HIS MAJOR UNIT OR ASSIGNED OUTSIDE HIS MAJOR UNIT.
B. NEW YEAR’S CALL ON THE COMMANDING
OFFICER – OFFICERS CALL ON THEIR COMMANDER TO SIGNIFY A FRUITFUL START OF ANOTHER YEAR.
C. CEREMONY TENDERED TO A RETIREE –
GIVEN TO A MILITARY RETIREE IN RECOGNITION TO HIS LONG, FAITHFUL AND HONORABLE SERVICE TO THE AFP. SUMMARY
