Module 6: Military Customs and Tradition
1.
What is Military Custom and Military Tradition?
•Military Traditions are the practices associated with the military or soldiers such as the styles of
Military uniform, drill, or the music of a military unit. They are also inherited principles,
Standards, and practices that serve as a guide for individual or groups. Some examples of a
Military traditions are tradition of honor, tradition of solidarity and the tradition of loyalty. On
The other hand, Military Customs are the established practices and courtesies in the military,
Could be defined as good manners and politeness. They are also the accepted practices realized
Through continued usage that take the force and effect of common law. Some examples of
Military customs are military weddings, salute, flag raising ceremony, and the retreat ceremony.
2. Give 2 military traditions you believe to be a need in this present time and why you say so?
•These two military traditions are the tradition of loyalty and tradition of solidarity. Tradition of
Loyalty because of some unprofessional acts of Filipino soldiers committing act of disloyalty.
Some Filipino soldiers have betrayed one’s faith, duty and commitment to God’s country, people
Constitutional government and many more. This act of disloyalty must stop in order for our
Soldiers to execute and perform at the best of their ability no matter how difficult the mission or
Task. Next is the tradition of solidarity, it is because unity is the strongest, most enduring, and
Powerful military tradition. Without unity, there is no integrity, freedom and no patriotism as
Well. Unity is one of the keys for a progressive and success to the country. These military
Traditions provides a sense of continuity between the generations, upholds morale, and
Introduce pride.