TERMS Flashcards
ARE INHERITED PRINCIPLES, STANDARDS AND PRACTICES THAT SERVE AS THE ESTABLISHED GUIDES FOR AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP
TRADITIONS
ARE ACCEPTED PRACTICES REALIZED THROUGH CONTINUED USAGE THAT HAS FORCE AND EFFECT OF A COMMON LAW
CUSTOMS
AN ACT OF A MARKED DEGREE OF COURAGE AND BRAVERY IN THE PRESENCE OF DANGER OR IN THE FACE OF THE ENEMY (MILITARY TRADITIONS)
VALOR
AN ACT OF RESPECT GAINED BY MEN AND WOMEN OF THE AFP FROM THE CIVILIAN POPULACE THROUGH GOOD DEEDS AND GOOD EXAMPLES (MILITARY TRADITIONS)
HONOR
AN ACT OF RESPONSIBILITY AND SELF-SACRIFICE A SOLDIER WHO HAS DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO PUBLIC SERVICE. (MILITARY TRADITIONS)
DUTY
AN ACT OF WILLING OBEDIENCE TO THE GOVERNING LAWS OF THE COUNTRY, THE CONSTITUTION, AND LAWFUL SUPERIORS (MILITARY TRADITIONS)
LOYALTY
AN ACT OF UNITY AND TEAMWORK SHOWN BY EVERY MEMBER OF THE AFP WHICH SERVES AS AN ALLY IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE MISSION. (MILITARY TRADITIONS)
SOLIDARITY
How can we respect the national flag?
by saluting it whenever it passes during parades and other ceremonies where it is raised or lowered
RANKS HAS ITS OWN PRIVILEGE
Salute, Word of Address, Position of Honor, Commander’s wish
How can an NCO attain their ranks and position?
by virtue of their competence and qualifications.
Generally accepted way of making up informal military nicknames is to used the first two syllables of the soldier’s name such as “Tintoy” or “Toinks” for Tolentino
“funeral bugle call”. During this solemn ceremony, all military personnel present come to attention and salute.
Taps
the Commanding Officer sends his personal letter of condolences to the bereaved family of his men
Funeral Visitation
Officers and Enlisted personnel are required by AFP regulations to request permission to marry from their commanding officer by submitting a properly accomplished Personal Action Form (PAF) (Military Weddings)
Background Investigation
a traditional military church wedding. The bride and the groom (an officer of NCO) may wish to have this ceremony.
“Draw Swords” Ceremony
