Customs and Traditions Flashcards
These are established usage or social practices carried on by tradition that has obtained the force of law.
Customs
These are bodies of beliefs, stories, customs and usages handed down from generation to generation with the effect of an unwritten law.
Traditions
It is a manifestation of expression of consideration and respect for others.
Courtesy
It is a formal act or set of formal acts established by customs or authority as proper to special occasion.
Ceremony
It is a set of norms and standards practiced by members during social activities and other functions.
Social Decorum
It is the usual greetings rendered by uniformed members upon meeting and recognizing person entitled to a salute.
Salute
Members stand at attention and _____________________________ as this pass by them or when the national color is raised or lowered during ceremonies.
salute the national color and standard
Junior in rank address senior members who are entitled to salute with the word ______ or _______.
“Sir”; “Ma’am”
PNP members pay a _____________ on their local executives in their respective areas of responsibility.
Christmas Call
PNP members pay a ___________________ on their commanders and /or key officials in their respective areas of responsibility.
New Year’s call
Newly promoted PNP members call on their unit head. On this occasion, they are usually given due recognition and congratulations by their peers for such deserved accomplishment.
Promotion Call
PNP members pay an ____________ on their superiors in the unit or command when relieved or reassigned out of the said unit or command.
Exit Call
At the end of the official days’ work, the PNP members pause for a moment to salute the ______________________.
lowering of the flag
The flag is raised at half-mast in deference to deceased uniformed members of the command.
Half-Mast
Departed uniformed members, retirees, war veterans or former PC/INP members are given _______, _______________, and __________________ as a gesture of farewell.
vigil; necrological services; graveside honors
In recognition of their long, faithful and honorable service to the PNP, a ___________________ shall be tendered in their honor.
testimonial activity
The relinquishment and assumption of command or key position is publicly announced in a ____________________ by the outgoing and incoming officers in the presence of the immediate superior or his representative. Outgoing Commander/Director should not leave his post without proper ____________.
Turnover Ceremony; turnover
During marriage of PNP members, a ceremony is conducted with participants in ___________ and ____________.
uniform; swords drawn
The birth or institutional establishment of a command or unit is commemorated in an ______________________.
Anniversary Ceremony
PNP members indulge in _____________________ to insure that their proper physical appearance and bearing are smaller than the size of his chest and in conformity with the standard set forth by the organization.
physical fitness activities
Usually on Friday or any other day suitable for the occasion, PNP members gather together at their ________ for a light hearted jesting or airing of minor gripes.
PNP club
