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MILITARY CHARACTER MODULE

MILITARY CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS 2 (MS 2)

OTHER COURTESIES IN THE AFP:

The basic Military Customs and Traditions were previously taught in Military Customs
and Traditions 1. This will be continued on this topic by

1. New Year’s Call on the Commanding Officer

It has been an invariable custom throughout the AFP that officers make a
formal call upon their Commander during New Year’s Day.

2. Call of Newly Promoted Generals/Flag Officers

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.

3. Happy Hour
This is a special form of unit officer comradeship which had been developing
and spreading in recent years. When this is directed, officers gather at their local club for a
beer and conversation. Usually held on Fridays, the growing customs call for a light-hearted
dieting about the events of the week, or airing a minor gripe, and blowing off a little steam,
it may also be a time to slip in a judicious request for a pass or event to inquire about taking
a leave. Behavior and activities conform strictly to the moral and ethical standards set forth
in this Code.

4. Military Weddings
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.

5. Patronage of the Officer’s Club and EP’s Club Houses

This custom enables officers and EP to spend their off-duty social and
recreational life in said centers.

6. Rank Has Its Privileges

Whenever a choice is to be made, such as the selection of billets or quarters
or electing means of transportation, the option of the section follows rank, with the senior
given the privilege to select first.

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7. Visiting the Sick

A military personnel who is sick in the hospital is visited by available officers
and enlisted personnel of the unit in such number as may be permitted by the doctor or
surgeon in charge. An officer or soldier of his unit visits him in order that his needs are
attended to.

8. Survivor Assistance to Bereaved Family

When any member of a unit dies, an officer is immediately designated by the
commanding officer to render every possible assistance to the bereaved family. A similar
courtesy may be tendered, if desired, in the case of a death of a member of any personnel’s
family.

CODE OF ETHICS:

Any system of rules and regulations defining the conduct governing a particular class
of human actions or a particular group

MILITARY TRADITIONS:

a. Traditions of Valor - The Pilipino soldier has epitomized valor during his gallant
defense at Bataan and Corregidor against the Japanese Forces. The late General Douglas
Macarthur paid tribute to Pilipino Soldiery when he proclaimed. “Give me 10,000 Pilipino
soldier and I’ll conquer the world”.

b. Tradition of Duty - The Pilipino soldier has exemplified himself throughout history
as a dedicated public servant who performed his tasks with a deep sense of responsibility
and self-sacrifice. H has made himself a distinct professional by devoting 24 hours a day
to his job whenever the situation demanded.

c. Tradition of Honor - The founding fathers of the AFP as well the nation have
courageously demonstrated even in most difficult times the value of honor by leading a life
in peace or war with personal dignity and self-worth. In history, they were known for having
treasured honor more than life itself when they consistently offered the supreme sacrifice to
win their freedom and keep it by refusing to yield to the glitter of gold offered by their former
colonizers.

d. Tradition of Solidarity - Unity is the strongest, most enduring and powerful military
tradition. It is distinction enjoyed by every member of the AFP, who through thick and thin
worked together, and in the process, nourished pride and feeling of belonging to the
organization. It is the hidden ingredient that bound him in oneness to the people he served.
In every endeavor that the Pilipino soldier had undertaken, he always worked as part of the
team, an ally in the accomplishment of the mission, and an indispensable partner of the
people whose support he treasured as vital in the attainment of national objectives.

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e. Tradition of Loyalty - The Pilipino soldier has traditionally held the respect of the
nation by shedding much blood and offering the supreme sacrifice in defense of the country.
He has consistently given his loyalty to the nation, the Constitution, and also to his seniors,
his peers and his juniors.

THE AFP CORE VALUES

1. HONOR
2. LOYALTY
3. VALOR
4. DUTY
5. SOLIDARITY
1. HONOR is the soldiers crowning value as it is more precious than life itself. It is the
hallmark of our military conduct associated with good reputation, and is the immortal, sacred
part of our character.
2. LOYALTY is the strong feeling of support or allegiance. Our Oath of Office requires
us to be loyal to our nation and to obey the mandate to support and defend the Constitution.
3. VALOR is the power and strength, courage and ability to overcome fear to carry-out
our mission and to accomplish what is seemingly impossible. It goes beyond the physical
dimension of boldness and endurance to pain and hardships.
4. DUTY is the value of obedience and disciplined performance despite difficulty and
danger. It is a personal act of responsibility manifested by accomplishing all assigned tasks.
- Requires acceptance of responsibility
- duty is selfless service
- rendering service that requires our willingness

5. SOLIDARITY is the consolidation and integration of value to which to which it will

bind us with the rest of our comrades-in-arms. Our leaders shall foster esprit-de-corps by
ensuring that we will know the importance of our mission.

THE MANDATORY SUBMISSION OF STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND NET

WORTH (SALN) FILING

WHAT IS SALN?
It is a declaration of assets (i.e., land, vehicles, etc) and liabilities (i.e., loans, debts,
etc), including business and financial interests, of an official/employee, of his or her spouse,
and of his or her unmarried children under 18 years old still living in their parents’
households.
The submission of a SALN is required by law under Article XI Section 17 of the 1987
Constitution and Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6713, the “Code of Conduct and Ethical
Standards for Public Officials and Employees.”
It includes a waiver authorizing the Ombudsman or his authorized representatives to
attain documents that may show assets, liabilities, net worth, business interests, and
financial connections from all appropriate government agencies.

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WHO NEEDS TO FILE A SALN?

ALL PUBLIC OFFICIALS and EMPLOYEES, whether regular or under temporary
status, are required to file a SALN.

WHEN TO FILE THE SALN:

➢ “Within thirty (30) days after assumption of office;

➢ “On or before April 30, of every year thereafter; and
➢ “Within thirty (30) days after separation from the service.“
“All public officials and employees required under this section to file the aforestated
documents shall also execute, within thirty (30) days from the date of their assumption of
office, the necessary authority in favor of the Ombudsman to obtain from all appropriate
government agencies, including the Bureau of Internal Revenue, such documents as may
show their assets, liabilities, net worth, and also their business interests and financial
connections in previous years, including, if possible, the year when they first assumed any
office in the Government.”

WHAT SHOULD BE FOUND IN THE SALN?

A. “real property, its improvements, acquisition costs, assessed value and current fair
market value;
➢ “personal property and acquisition cost;
➢ “all other assets such as investments, cash on hand or in banks, stocks,
bonds, and the like;
➢ “liabilities, and;
➢ “all business interests and financial connections.”

B. “including those of their spouses and of unmarried children under eighteen (18) years
of age living in their households.”

C. “Identification and disclosure of relatives. - It shall be the duty of every public official
or employee to identify and disclose, to the best of his knowledge and information, his
relatives in the Government in the form, manner and frequency prescribed by the Civil
Service Commission.”

WHO ARE EXEMPTED FROM FILING A SALN?

“those who serve in an honorary capacity, laborers and casual or temporary
workers.”

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MILITARY UNIFORM

Standardized dress worn by members of the Armed Forces and paramilitaries of

various nations. Military dress and military styles have gone through great changes over
the centuries from colorful and elaborate to extremely utilitarian.

ARMY ERA UNIFORM

st
1 Philippine Republic - Commonwealth - 5th Republic
- 2nd Republic - Present
- 3rd Republic
- Marcos Dictatorship
- Revolutionary
- 4th Republic

OFFICIAL AND AUTHORIZED UNIFORM

FORMAL DRESS

➢ Army Mess Jacket

➢ Army White Duck

SEMI FORMAL DRESS

➢ Army Service Blouse
➢ Army Bush Coat
➢ General Office Uniform
➢ Battle Dress Uniform
➢ Athletic Uniform

OTHER UNIFORM
➢ Army Black Uniform
➢ Combat Vehicle Crewman
➢ Military Police Uniform
➢ Army Gala Green
➢ Army Gala Rayadillo Uniform

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OTHER ITEMS OF UNIFORM

Oversea Cap Service Cap Service Cap Service Cap

(O1-O3) (Field Grade) (Flag/General Officer)
(Without (With ornaments) (With ornaments)

ornamen
ts

Felt Cap
Buckles

Dress Shoes Pump Shoes Dress Aiguillettes

Army Mess Jacket

➢ Cummerbund (sash)
➢ White pleated dress shirt
➢ Black Jacket - male
➢ White Jacket - female
➢ Black high waist trouser
➢ Dress shoes - male
➢ Pumps shoes - female
Occasion to Wear
➢ Formal Evening Socials
➢ Performing attaché position

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Army White Duck

➢ Service cap
➢ Black tie
➢ White shirt
➢ White coat
➢ Trouser (Skirt – Female)

Occasion to Wear
➢ Weddings
➢ New Year’s Call (Malacañang)
➢ Oath-taking
➢ Awarding Ceremonies as Recipient
➢ AFP Day when prescribed

Army Service Blouse

➢ Service cap
➢ Green necktie
➢ Green long sleeve
➢ Coat
➢ Trouser (skirt-female)
Occasion to Wear
➢ Major Service Anniversary
➢ Witnessing Honors for President/VP
➢ Courtesy Calls
➢ New Year’s Call at GHQ/DND

Army Bush Coat

➢ Service cap
➢ Army green shirt
➢ Coat
➢ Trouser (skirt-female)

Occasion to Wear
➢ Unit/Office Anniversary
➢ Graduation/Commencement Exercises
➢ Testimonial Parades
➢ Social Functions (Lower than President/VP)
➢ Send-off to the President, as directed by CSAFP
➢ Funeral / Burial Ceremonies

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General Office Uniform (GOU)

➢ Service cap, oversea cap
➢ Mint green short sleeve
➢ Green trouser (skirt-female)
➢ Dress shoes - male
➢ Pumps shoes - female

Occasion to Wear
➢ Social functions as prescribed by the commander
➢ Duty uniform for garrison

Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) – OLD Uniform

➢ Beret, camouflage lousy hat & cap

➢ Camouflage coat
➢ Camouflage Trouser
➢ Combat boots

Occasion to Wear
➢ Duty when prescribed by the Commander
➢ Utility, field training, or combat uniform
➢ Parading elements during ceremonial activities
➢ During red alert status

PHILARPAT (PHILIPPINE ARMY PATTERN)

BDU (BATTLE DRESS UNIFORM) with Ball Cap
➢ Philarpat Ball cap
➢ Philarpat coat
➢ Philarpat Trouser
➢ Suade boots

Occasion to Wear
➢ Duty when prescribed by the Commander
➢ Utility, field training, or combat uniform
➢ Parading elements during ceremonial activities
➢ During red alert status

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Battle Dress Uniform (SOCOM)

Light Reaction Bn
Special Forces Scout Ranger

Athletic Uniform
➢ Olive drab green t-shirt with Army marking
➢ Olive drab short with Army marking
➢ Rubber shoes
Occasion to Wear
➢ Off duty when authorized by the Commander
➢ Physical training both on and off the military installation
➢ Worn in transit between the individual’s common quarters

Athletic Gray Uniform

➢ Gray t-shirt with Army marking
➢ Black short with Army marking
➢ Black Rubber shoes
➢ Gray sock
Occasion to Wear
➢ Off duty when authorized by the Commander
➢ Physical training both on and off the military installation
➢ Worn in transit between the individual’s common quarters

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Army Black Uniform

➢ Black beret
➢ Black coat
➢ Black Trouser
➢ Combat boots

Occasion to Wear

➢ Duty by all personnel assigned with the Scout Ranger units

➢ Worn as prescribed by Commander

Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniform

➢ Beret, camouflage lousy hat & cap

➢ Coverall
➢ Combat boots
Occasion to Wear

➢ Duty by all personnel assigned with the armor unit

➢ Worn as prescribed by the Commander

Military Police Uniform

➢ White service cap & Helmet, Beret

➢ Coat and trouser (BDU or GOU)
➢ Dress Aiguillettes
Occasion to Wear

➢ Police duty of personnel assigned MP unit

➢ Performing military police function

Army Gala Green

➢ Male (green Pershing cap, green coat & trouser, Black

gloves)
➢ Female (beret, white coat, green skirt, white gloves)
➢ Dress Aiguillettes
➢ Dress shoes

Occasion to Wear
➢ Official uniform of SEB
➢ Ceremonial parade & honor

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Army Gala Rayadillo Uniform

➢ Katipunan Hat and Bustipol Hat

➢ Light gray coat
➢ Dark gray trouser
➢ White gloves
➢ Dress Aiguillettes
➢ Black boots

Occasion to Wear

➢ Official uniform of SEB

➢ Ceremonial parade & honor

ARMY ROTC CADET UNIFORM

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PHILIPPINE NAVY UNIFORMS

Dress White Undress White Dress Blue Service Khaki

Service Dress Summer White

Distinctive GOU White Jumper

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GOU Blue Coverall Dungaree BDU

Chambray

Dress Blue Marines GOU (Marines) BDU (Marines)

NAVY Special Warfare MARINES

Group Uniform DIGITAL BDU

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PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE UNIFORMS

White Duck Service Blouse Bush Coat Acad Instructor

Air Force Gala Gala Blue

General Office Uniform

Air Police Biker

Flight Duty BDU Black Coverall

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GENERAL HEADQUARTERS (GHQ) AND PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY GROUP (PSG)

UNIFORMS

Gala White Gala Gray

Rayadillo Athletic

Urban Camouflage Black Uniform (SRU) Blue Uniform (PSG)

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PMA UNIFORM

Full Dress White Underarms Dress White Full Dress White

Underarms

Dress White Full Dress Gray Dress Gray

Full Dress Gray Underarms

Dress Gray Underarms

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Drill A Study Uniform Picnic Uniform Jogging Suit

Combat BDU Fatigue General Athletic

Uniform Uniform Athletic

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TECHNICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE UNIFORM

Dress White Evening Dress Service Blouse

Mess Jacket

Bush Coat GOU

Hospital Hospital Office GOU (EP)

Duty Maternity
Maternity

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Dental Service Clinical BDU Athletic

INSIGNIA

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RANKS – Enlisted Personnel

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RANKS – Officers

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DECORATIONS

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STREAMERS - These are unit awards conferred to units in the AFP to merit their
outstanding and notable accomplishments and services.

1) Presidential Unit Streamers with Ribbon (PUSR)

2) Secretary of National Defense Streamer

3) Chief of Staff, AFP Streamer

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4) Major Service Commander’s Streamer

a) Commanding General, PA Streamer

b) Commanding General, PAF Streamer

c) Flag-Officer-in-Command, PN Streamer

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