ROTC Flashcards
Means relating to matters of war or the armed forces.
Military
a group of people identified by shared interests or purpose.
Organization
Identify the Abbreviated Words
AFP
PC
PA
PN
PAF
PNP
Philippine Constabulary was created for the maintenance of peace and order, became an integral part of Philippine Army.
August 8, 1901
the National Assembly passed Commonwealth Act Nr 1 otherwise known as the “National Defense Act” by Pres Manuel Quezon. After 2 years, our armed forces was organized to become the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
December 21, 1935
the Philippine Constabulary was again made as integral part of the Philippine Army.
December 17, 1941
the Philippine Army was reorganized legalizing all guerilla forces of units operating against the Japanese.
October 28, 1941
Philippine Army’s strength totaled to 250,000 officers and men. The costly maintenance of the Army resulted to demobilization.
August 1945
Major Command was created namely Military Training Command, Philippine Naval Patrol, Philippine Army, Military police Command, and the Philippine Air Force.
October 4, 1947
Philippine Air Force was created as the youngest Branch of Service.
July 1, 1947
President Corazon C Aquino signed into law the Republic Act 6975 separating the Philippine Constabulary from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the former became the nucleus of the Philippine National Police under the Department of Interior and Local Government.
December 20, 1990
What are the AFP Branch of Service?
Philippine Army
Philippine Navy
Philippine Air Force
IT IS THE EXPRESSION AND MANIFESTATION(S)
OF CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS.
IT IS THE VIRTUE THAT IS EXPECTED TO
INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE.
Military Courtesy
IT IS THE STATE OF ORDER AND OBEDIENCE
EXISTING WITHIN A COMMAND.
IT IS THE MENTAL ATTITUDE AND STATE OF
TRAINING WHICH RENDERS OBEDIENCE AND
PROPER CONDUCT INSTINCTIVE UNDER ALL
CONDITIONS.
Military Discipline
IT IS THE BODY OF UNWRITTTEN OR COMMON LAW
OF THE ARMIES OR THE AIR FORCE.
Customs of Service
THE TERM MAY BE DEFINED AS THE MENTAL SPIRIT
OF AN INDIVIDUAL OR UNIT.
Morale
IT IS THE ABILITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCCESSFULLY
AN ASSIGNED TASK IN SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME
WITH THE LEAST CONFUSION.
Efficiency
INCLUDES OFFICES, HALLWAYS, KITCHEN,
ORDERLY ROOMS, RECREATIONAL HALLS,
WASHROOMS AND QUARTERS.
Indoors
CARRYING ARMS OR HAVING THEM ATTACHED
TO THE PERSON BY SLING, HOLSTER OR
OTHER ARMS.
Under Arms
IS THE MOST IMPORTANT AND
HIGHEST FORM OF MILITARY
COURTESY.
Salute