ROTC Flashcards
Is a program designed to provide military training to tertiary level students in order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national defense preparedness.
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
What year did ROTC start? and who issued it?
1939 by Manuel L. Quezon
An act providing for the development administration, organization, training, maintenance and utilization of the citizen armed forces of the AFP and for other purpose
Republic Act 7077
To defend the republic act of the philippines, safeguard it’s national territory and assists the government in the socio-economic program.
Armed forces of the philippines
To conduct prompt and sustained air operation
Philippine air force mission
To organize, train, equipt develop and administer PAF reserve force as the base for expansion in the event of war, invasion, rebellion, disaster or calamities
Air force reserve command mission
To develop, train and utilize the philippine air force citizen armed force
1st Air force reserve center mission
To train and develop high school and college students in the rudiments of military service and produce capable philippine air force reservist
Department of air science and tactics mission
Any male student duly enrolled in any of the ROTC course of instruction
Cadet
The arm of the service in which group or groups of cadets in an institution are being instructed
Branch
Any female student duly enrolled in any of the ROTC course of instruction
Cadette
The prescribed course of one year of military instruction in rotc
Basic ROTC course
The prescribed course of instruction of two years after completing the basic course
Advance ROTC course
AFP officers and enlisted personnel (Regular or reserved) or other persons with military experience detailed/appointed to the ROTC department of an institution
Military training instructors
Provides that “During national emergencies, the government has right to mobilize its citizens resources, either public or private as may be deemed necessary for national defense”
Commonwealth Act No.1
The armed forces of the philippines shall be composed of a citizen armed force who shall undergo military training and serve as may be provided by law. it shall keep a regular force necessary for the security of the state.
Section 4, Article XVI
Subject to call at anytime to augment the regular force of the AFP not only in times of war or national emergency but also of assisting from calamities, disasters and threats of peace, order, security and stability to any locality including the need to provide assistance in relief and rescue work
Ready reserve
Belonging to the 2nd and 3rd category reserves that can be mobilized or ordered to active duty only in times of war or emergency
Standby reserve
Provided qualified and fit for duty may be ordered to active duty in times of local or national emergencies
Retired reserve
What act provides that during national emergencies, the government has right to mobilize its citizens resources, either public or private as may be deemed necessary for national defense?
Commonwealth Act no.1
What constitution, section and article dictate the organization of the AFP reserve force?
The 1987 constitution, section 4, article XVI
What act provides for the development, administration, organization, training, maintenance and utilization of the citizen armed forces of the armed forces of the philippines and for other purposes
Republic act 7077
What is the categorization of a 40 year old citizen soldier?
2nd category
between 18-35 years old
1st category
between 36-51 years old
2nd category
above 51 years of age
3rd category
Of not less than 30 days but not more than 60 days for individual reservist or reserve unit in a given year preferably to 1st category
Compulsory training
Subject to the capability of the AFP to provide the training. Individual reservist, commissioned and NCO shall be encouraged to undergo training on a voluntary basis to upgrade their proficiency w/ priority to the officers and key NCO of the standby reserve units
Voluntary training
When called to active duty during mobilization shall recieve all the pay and allowances, medical care, hospitalization, and other privilages and benefits prescribed by the law or regulations for the officers and EP of the regular force
Status during mobilization
Reservist on compulsory training receive pay and are also entitled to allowances and burial benefits as provided by law; while reservist on voluntary training is not entitled to allowances.
Status Given While on Training
shall have the rights and duties to serve in the AFP. The relevant standards for admission, training and commissionship shall be the same as men except for those most essential adjustments in such standards because of physiological and biological difference between men and women.
Women Reservists
designed to train students to become teachers of literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out of school, and other segments of society in need of their services.
Literacy Training Service
refers to programs or activities contributory to the general welfare and the betterment of life for the members of the community.
Civic Welfare Training Service
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.
MILITARY DISCIPLINE
IS THE EXTENSION OR MANIFESTATION FOR OTHERS AND 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.
MILITARY COURTESY
IS THE 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.
SALUTE
WHEN MORE THAN ONE INDIVIDUAL ARE PRESENT, THE FIRST ONE WHO RECOGNIZE THE OFFICER WILL COMMAND?
ATTENTION
WHO IS THE PERSONS ENTITLED TO SALUTE?
PRESIDENT, SND and COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
IF A CONVERSATION TAKES PLACE, THE JUNIOR AGAIN SALUTES THE SENIOR WHEN THEY PART FROM EACH OTHER. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
SOUND AS A WARNING THAT PERSONNEL WILL PREPARE TO ASSEMBLE FOR A FORMATION.
FIRST CALL
SOUND AS A WARNING THAT THE GUARD IS ABOUT TO BE ASSEMBLED FOR GUARD MOUNT.
GUARD MOUNTING
SOUND AS A WARNING TO TURN OUT FOR DRILL.
DRILL CALL
SIGNALS ALL DESIGNATED PERSONNEL TO REPORT FOR FATIGUE DUTY.
FATIGUE CALL
SIGNALS THAT THERE IS A FIRE ON THE POST OR IN THE VICINITY. THE CALL IS ALSO USED FOR FIRE DRILL.
FIRE CALL
SIGNALS ALL TROOPS TO FALL UNDER ARMS AT DESIGNATED PLACES WITHOUT DELAY.
CALL TO ARMS
Signals the troops to awaken for morning roll call. Used to accompany the raising of the National Colors.
REVEILLE
Signals the end of the official day.
RETREAT
Signals that unauthorized lights are to be extinguished. This is the last call of the day. The call is also sounded at the completion of a military funeral ceremony.
TAPS
Signals all troops needing medical attention to report to the dispensary.
SICK CALL
Are accepted practices realized through continued usage that take the force and effect of a Common Law.
Customs
Tradition of Honor:
Personal dignity
Self-worth
Supreme sacrifice to win freedom
The Filipino soldier has traditionally held the respect of the nation by showing faithfulness, devotion and allegiance.
Tradition of Loyalty
The Filipino soldier has epitomized valor during his gallant defenses and shows gallantry, courage, bravery and heroism.
Tradition of Valor
Tradition of Duty:
Deep sense of responsibility
Self-sacrifice
Is a gesture or other action used to display respect. The highest form of military courtesy.
The Salute
Philippine Flag symbolizes our country and people.
A form of pledge which signifies that all efforts and work done for the day is dedicated to the country and the people.
Flag Raising 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.
The Retreat Ceremony
A bugle call which signals lights-out or that all lights must be put-off; it is sounded at 2200H.
The Taps
Comes from the French word “reveille”, which means for “wake up”. Is a bugle call, trumpet call, drum, fife-and-drum or pipes, it is mainly used to wake military personnel.
The Reveille
Military personnel who honorably earned decorations in the performance of duty, displays them as part of the uniform during appropriate occasions.
Wearing of Decorations
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.
The Reception
Prior to the Departure of an Officer from his station on a change of assignment, a reception, or other suitable unit function, is usually given by the unit’s officers and ladies in honor of the departing officer and his family.
Farewell Tendered to a Departing Officer
In recognition of his long, faithful and honorable service to the AFP.
Ceremony Tendered to a Retiree
The sound of these calls rejuvenates every system of a soldier’s body to continue performing the things as signaled by each call.
Trumpet of Bugle Calls
Officers promoted to star ranks call on the Major Service Commander, Chief of Staff, AFP and the Secretary of National Defense after taking their oath of office before the Commander-in-Chief.
Call of Newly Promoted Generals/Flag Officers
It has been an invariable custom throughout the AFP that officers make a formal call upon their Commander during New Year’s Day.
New Year’s Call on the Commanding Officer
These customs are generally the same for all faiths. They vary only as chaplains of the different churches incorporate other procedures to add to their color and tone.
Military Weddings
PROVIDES THE REASONS FOR PROMULGATING THE CODE AND STATES THE IDENTITY, ASPIRATIONS, VISIONS, MISSION AND COMMITMENT OF THE AFP.
PREAMBLE
TELLS OF THE ORIGIN AND THE PAST OF THE AFP AND THE LESSONS BY THE AFP FROM ITS PAST ERRORS AND SUCCESSES.
Article II – AFP HISTORY
IS CLEAR CONSCIOUSNESS OF PERSONAL DIGNITY AND WORTH.
HONOR (DANGAL)
Power and strength, courage, endurance to pain and hardships.
VALOR (KAGITINGAN)
THE BEST EXPRESSION OF OUR FIDELITY TO
LOYALTY (KATAPATAN)
ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY, PROFESSIONALISM AND COMPETENCE.
DUTY (TUNGKULIN)
UNITY, COOPERATION, CAMARADERIE, TEAMWORK, VOLUNTARINESS, FOLLOWERSHIP (SUBORDINATES) LEADING, COACHING/MENTORING ON THE PART OF THE LEADER
SOLIDARITY(PAGKAKAISA)
DESIGNED, STRUCTURED, STAFFED AND MANNED AS TO BE ABLE TO CARRY OUT ITS MISSION EFFECTIVELY THROUGH THE OPTIMUM USE OF RESOURCES. IT IS INVOLVED NOT ONLY IN THE DEFENSE OF THE COUNTRY BUT ALSO IN CIVIL ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES DURING DISASTERS, CALAMITIES AND NATIONAL EMERGENCIES.
AFP ORGANIZATION
OFFICER AND SOLDIER SHALL OBEY LAWFUL ORDERS OF HIS IMMEDIATE SUPERIOR. COMMANDERS SHALL ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS.
CHAIN OF COMMAND
THE MILITARY LEADERSHIP SHALL HAVE THE ABILITY TO INFLUENCE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FULFILLMENT OF ITS ROLES, OBLIGATIONS AND FUNCTIONS. IT SHALL HAVE A SINCERE CONCERN TOWARDS THE MORALE AND WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS. IT SHALL ALSO BE CREDIBLE AND BE ABLE TO PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GENUINE RECONCILIATION AND SOLIDARITY FOR THE SAKE OF PEACE.
MILITARY LEADERSHIP
AFP SHALL BE THE PEOPLE’S PARTNER IN PROMOTING PEACE, NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS.
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MEMBERS OF THE AFP SHOULD BE DEEPLY AWARE THAT MAN IS A RATIONAL BEING. MAN IS ALSO A MORAL BEING WHO IS GIVEN THE CAPACITY TO DETERMINE WHAT IS RIGHT AND DO IT AND WHAT IS WRONG AND AVOID IT.
STANDARDS OF MORALS
AN ACTS OR OMISSION BETRAYING ONE’S FAITH, DUTY, COMMITMENT TO GOD, COUNTRY, PEOPLE, CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT, AFP CHAIN OF COMMAND, UNIT OR OFFICE AND ITS MISSION.
ACT OF DISLOYALTY
