MILITARY
COURTESY &
DISCIPLINE
Military discipline is a state of order and obedience existing
within a command. It involves the ready subordination of the will
of the individual for the good of the group. Military discipline is
an extension and specialized application of the discipline which
demands habitual but reasoned obedience that preserves initiative
and functions unfalteringly even in the absence of the commander.
Discipline is created within a command by instilling a sense of
confidence and responsibility in each individual.
Discipline demands correct performance of duty.
The need for discipline is best inculcated in an
individual by appealing to his sense of reason. In
a few instances where appeal to reason fail, the
use of punishment is effective in causing the
recalcitrant individual to conform and perhaps
appreciate the need for discipline.
Coordination and earned praise from
senior to his subordinate, either
individually or collectively, for tasks well
done serve to strengthen the disciplinary
bonds which bind together the smooth
functioning team.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
RULES OF RENDERING HAND
SALUTE
WHEN NOT TO SALUTE
REPORTING TO AN OFFICER
OTHER COURTESIES TO
INDIVIDUALS
HONOR TO THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
OR THE COLOR
TRUMPET CALLS
RELATION OF COURTESY &
DISCIPLINE
GUN SALUTE TO VIP
is that mental attitude and state
of training which renders obedience
and proper conduct instinctive in all
conditions.
respect for and loyalty to
properly constituted authority
smartness of appearance and
action
is the extension or manifestation
for others.
recognition of the responsibility
and authority of a senior’s position
that extends to a junior as the
essential part that the latter plays
as a member of the military team.
most important form of military
courtesy
it is executed by raising the
right hand smartly until the tip of
the forefinger touches the front
brim of the headgear when
covered.
1. The salute is required inside and
outside military installations during
on and off office hours.
2. Persons Entitled to Salute
A commissioned Officer of the AFP both
male and female.
 Commissioned Officers of friendly
nations when they are recognized as such.

3. 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.
4. The salute must be returned by
those entitled to it.
It is not rendered when running but at
a halt or walk.
Never salute with cigarette or pipe in
mouth.
Salute
is
individuals
uncovered.
exchanged
whether
are
covered
or
5. The salute is rendered once if the
senior remains in the immediate
vicinity and no conversation takes
place.
If a conversation takes place, the
junior again salutes the senior when
they part from each other.
1. While at work, in case the officer calls
for a soldier who is not working, the
soldier stops working, approaches and
salute him/her and again when they part
from each other.
2. When carrying articles with hands or
being so occupied as to make saluting
impractical.
3. Standing at a horse or leading a horse.
4. In case of doubt due to absence of
specific instructions, the salute is
rendered.
The salute is rendered by a
junior when reporting to a
senior, he also salutes before
leaving.
1. In Reporting indoors
without arms, a soldier
removes his headgear,
knock at the door of the
office of the officer, &
enter when told to do so.
Upon entering, he halts at
about two paces from the
officer & salute & say, “Sir
Sgt so and so reporting for
instructions. The salute is
maintained
until
he
completes his report, and
the officer has returned
salute.
2. In Reporting indoors
under arms, The procedure
or reporting is the same as
above except that the
soldier remains covered
and if carrying a rifle, the
soldier carries it and
salute.
3. In Reporting outdoors, The
procedure or reporting outdoors
is the same as discussed above,
except that the headgear is not
removed. If with a firearm, the
rifle should be carried at trail at
the right shoulder. The hand
salute is given as the case may
be.
4. In Reporting for Pay, A soldier
reporting for pay answers “Here”
when his time is called,
approaches, salute the officer
paying. He picks up and counts
his money and leaves without
saluting.
1. When an officer enters a room or tent,
officers junior to him and enlisted men
present will uncover (if unarmed) and stand
at attention until the officer directs
otherwise or leaves the room. When more
than one individual are present, the first one
who recognize the officer will command
“Attention” or “Tzun” loud enough to be
heard by everybody present.
2. When an officer enters a room or tent
used as office, workshop, or recreation
room, those at work or at play are not
required to come to attention unless
addressed by the officers.
3. When accompanying a senior, a junior
walks or rides on his left, except when
accompanying a senior during inspection.
4. When entering the car or small boat, the
junior goes in first and others follow in the
inverse order or rank. In getting off, the
senior goes out first.
A. Outdoors - Whenever
and wherever the National
Anthem or to the Colors is
played, military personnel not
in formation must observe the
following:
1.
At the note of the music all
personnel present will face the music,
stand at attention and render the
prescribed salute, the salute are
retained until the last note of the
music.
2. An individual leading or standing on
horse will stand at attention but does not
salute.
3. Vehicles in motion will be brought to
a halt. Persons riding in a passenger car
or a motorcycle will dismount and salute
as described earlier.
4. The above respect to the national color
is rendered to the National Anthem or
Color of friendly Nations.
B. Indoors - When the
National Anthem is played
officers and men will stand at
attention and face the flag if
any but do not salute.
1. The Philippine Flag represent our
nation and should be given a place of
honor.
The National Flag is never dipped for
salute, nor it is permitted touch the
ground. It is not used as a costume,
dress, or a drapery. No lettering of
object should be placed on it.
2. Flag is displayed in the following
manner:
a. When hoisted at the flagpole, it should be
hoisted fully to the top of the pole; blue part
above. During mourning, the flag is raised
at the half mast.
b. When the national flag is displayed with
another flag, whether they are standing side
by side or with their staffs crossed, the
national flag is at the right side, the blue part
up.
c. When placed in vertical manner, the
triangle is up, the blue color at the right.
d. When displayed in horizontal position,
the triangle is at the right side, with blue part
above.
e. When displayed over the casket, the
triangle is in the direction of the head of the
cadaver, with blue part on the right.
f. During the funeral – loaded to vehicle
(feet) – tomb (head).
PRESIDENT
EX PRESIDENT
V- PRESIDENT
DEFENSE SEC
CABINET MEM
CHIEF OF STAFF
FORMER CS
LT GENERAL
MAJ GENERAL
BRIG GENERAL
ARRIVAL
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WHEN IN DOUBT,
SALUTE!