MILITARY COURTESY AND

DICIPLINE

REFERENCE: CSC FILES

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 CLASSROOM RULES
 Student to turn their phone into silent mode.

 For attending personal necessities, students to raise their

right hand and use the exit door at the back.

 Sleepy student may stand or perform stretching at the

back of the class

 Students can ask questions during the discussion.

 In case of emergency, students are to follow the escape

routes as prescribed by the evacuation plans.

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 SCOPE
DEFINITIONS OF MILITARY COURTESY AND
DISCIPLINE
WHEN TO SALUTE
COURTESY WHEN DEALING OFFICERS AND
SENIOR NCOS
THE NATIONAL FLAG
GENERAL COURTESY AND DISCIPLINE
MILITARY TABOOS

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 WHY DO WE NEED TO DISCUSS MILITARY
COURTESY AND DISCIPLINE?
 

To maintain the wholesome relationships

between juniors and seniors, between young and
old, with all persons by uphold courtesy and
discipline.

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 LESSON OBJECTIVES

TLO
Practice correctly the military courtesy and discipline. (K3)

ELO
Define sincerely the Military Courtesy and Discipline. (K2)
Determine properly when to render salute. (K2)
Discuss properly the courtesy when dealing officers and Senior
NCOs. (K2)
Describe accurately the National Flag. (K2)
Discuss properly the general courtesy and discipline. (K2)
Define sincerely the Military Taboos. (K2)

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Mehtod of Instructions

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 DEFINITIONS

ELO 1
Apply religiously the military courtesy and discipline.(K3)

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 MILITARY COURTESY AND DISCIPLINE

 Military Courtesy

- pertains to the wholesome relationships between

juniors and seniors, between young and old, with all
persons.

- Military courtesy means good manners and politeness

in dealing with other people.

- Most forms of military courtesy have some counterpart

in civilian life

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 MILITARY COURTESY AND DISCIPLINE
 Military Courtesy

The use of the word sir is also common in the business

world, such as in the salutation of a letter or in any well-
ordered institution
-respect shown to each other by members of the same
profession

- Some of the Army’s more common courtesies include

rendering the hand salute, standing at attention or parade
rest, or even addressing others by their rank.

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 MILITARY COURTESY AND DISCIPLINE

Discipline - is a combination of Army Values, attributes, skills

and actions that relates directly to the physical and mental
sides of each soldier.
 
The highest form of discipline is the willing obedience of
subordinates who;

Trust and follow their leaders without question

Understand and believe in the mission’s purpose.
Respect his/her unit and dutifully perform his/her task and
obligation, and
Ensures the accomplishment of mission at all cause.
 

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 MILITARY COURTESY AND DISCIPLINE

 
MILITARY DISCIPLINE – is a state of order and obedience
existing within a command. It involves the ready
subordination of the will of the individual for the good of the
group.

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Pertains to the wholesome relationships between juniors and
seniors, between young and old, with all persons
Military Courtesy
The highest form of discipline is the willing obedience of
subordinates who;

Trust and follow their leaders

Understand and believe in the mission’s purpose.
Respect his/her unit
Ensures the accomplishment of mission

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 HAND SALUTE

ELO 2
Determine properly when to render salute. (K2)

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 HAND SALUTE

- is a privileged gesture of respect and trust among

soldiers. Remember the salute is not only prescribed by
regulation but is also recognition of each other’s
commitment, abilities, and professionalism

- All soldiers in uniform are required to salute when

they meet and recognize persons entitled (by grade) to a
salute except when it is inappropriate or impractical (in
public conveyances such as planes and buses, in public
places such as inside theaters, or when driving a vehicle).

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 HAND SALUTE
A salute is also rendered:

When the Philippine National Anthem, or foreign national

anthems is played.
 To uncase National Color outdoors.
 On ceremonial occasions such as changes of command or
funerals.
In reveille and retreat ceremonies, during the raising or
lowering of the flag.
During the sounding of honors.
When turning over control of formations.
When rendering reports.
To officers of friendly foreign countries.
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 HAND SALUTE
Salutes are not required when:

Indoors, unless reporting to an officer or when on duty as a

guard.
Sentinel armed with pistol does not salute after challenging.
An enlisted man in ranks and not in attention comes to
attention when addressed by an officer.
A prisoner.
In churches, theaters or public assemblies
When on the march in combat and other combat conditions
Driver of a vehicle in motion is not required to salute
Either the senior or the subordinate is wearing civilian clothes.

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Is a privileged gesture of respect and trust among soldiers.

HAND SALUTE
A salute is also rendered:
When the Philippine National Anthem, or foreign
national anthems is played.
In reveille and retreat ceremonies, during the raising or
lowering of the flag
During the sounding of honors.
When turning over control of formations.
When rendering reports. To officers of friendly foreign
countries

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Salutes are not required when::

Indoors, unless reporting to an officer or when on duty as

a guard.
An enlisted man in ranks and not in attention comes to
attention when addressed by an officer.
A prisoner.
In churches, theaters or public assemblies
Driver of a vehicle in motion is not required to salute
Either the senior or the subordinate is wearing civilian
clothes.

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COURTESY WHEN DEALING OFFICERS AND
SENIOR NCOS

ELO 3
Discuss properly the courtesy when dealing officers and
Senior NCOs. (K2)
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COURTESY WHEN DEALING OFFICERS AND
SENIOR NCOS
 When talking to an officer of superior rank, stand at
attention until ordered otherwise.
 When you are dismissed, or when the officer departs,
come to attention and salute.
 When speaking to or being addressed a
noncommissioned officer of superior rank, stand at
parade rest until ordered otherwise.
 When an officer of superior rank enters a room, the
first soldier to recognize the officer calls personnel in
the room to attention but does not salute. A salute
indoors is rendered only when reporting.

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COURTESY WHEN DEALING OFFICERS AND
SENIOR NCOS

When an NCO of superior rank enters the room, the

first soldier to recognize the NCO calls the room to “At
ease.”
Walk on the left of an officer or NCO of superior rank.
Entering automobiles and small boats - The senior
enters a boat of automobile first and leaves last.
When outdoors and approached by an NCO, you
greet the NCO by saying, “Good morning, Sergeant,”
for example.

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 COURTESY WHEN DEALING OFFICERS AND
SENIOR NCOS

Procedure when an officer enters a squadron of tent - In a

squadron of tent, uncovers and stands at attention when an
officer enters.
The first person that sees an officer enter a dining facility
gives the order “At ease,” unless a more senior officer is
already present.
When you report to an officer of superior rank, approach
the officer to whom you are reporting and stop about two
steps from him, assuming the position of attention. Give the
proper salute and say, for example, “Sir, Private Cruz
reports.”

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COURTESY WHEN DEALING OFFICERS AND
SENIOR NCOS

A soldier addressing a high-ranking officer uses the

word sir or ma’am in the same manner as a polite
civilian speaking with a person to whom he wishes to
show respect.
Simple courtesy is an important indicator of a
person’s bearing, discipline, and manners. It is a fact
that most people respond positively to genuine
politeness and courtesy. Walk down a street in most
towns and cities and see the response you get from
people when you just say “good morning.” It is no
different for soldiers.

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 CHECK ON LEARNING
When an officer of superior rank enters a room, who give the
command attention but does not salute?
The first soldier to recognize the officer

LEFT
Walk on the _________of an officer or NCO of superior rank.

When outdoors and approached by an NCO, you greet the

NCO by saying,

“Good morning, Sergeant,”

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 NATIONAL FLAG

ELO 4
Describe accurately the National Flag. (K2)
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 NATIONAL FLAG
THE NATIONAL FLAG:
The flag of the Philippines is the symbol of our nation.

Some of the rules for displaying the flag are as follows:

All Army installations will display the flag of the

Republic of the Philippines.

Installations will display the flag daily from reveille to

retreat.

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 NATIONAL FLAG
Some of the rules for displaying the flag are as follows:

When a number of flags are displayed from staffs set in

a line, the flag of the Philippines will be at the right; to the
left of an observer facing the display. If no foreign national
flags are present, the flag of the Philippines may be
placed at the center of the line providing it is displayed
at a higher level.

When the flag of the Philippines is displayed with state

flags, all of the flags will be of comparable size.

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 NATIONAL FLAG

When to salute the FLAG.

When the flag is being raised in the morning, you should

stand at attention on the first note of “Reveille” and salute.

In the evening "Retreat" is played prior to “To the Colors.”

Render the hand salute at the first note of “To the Colors.”

If you are involved in some duty that would be hampered

by saluting, you do not need to salute.

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 NATIONAL FLAG
When to salute the FLAG.

When in a formation or a group, the senior soldier present

will call the group to “Attention” and then “Parade, Rest” at
the first note of “Retreat.” That soldier will then call the group
to “Attention” and “Present, Arms” at the first note of “To the
Colors” and then “Order, Arms” at the conclusion.

Vehicles in motion should stop. If you are in a car or on a

motorcycle, dismount and salute.

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 NATIONAL FLAG
When to salute the FLAG.

These honors also apply to the national anthems of foreign

countries during ceremonies or parades.

When you are passing or being passed by colors that are

being presented, paraded, or displayed, salute when the
colors are six paces from you. Hold the salute until the colors
are six paces beyond you.

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FLAG of the Philippines is the symbol of our nation.

The _______

Some of the rules for displaying the flag are as follows:

All Army installations will display the flag of the Republic of

the Philippines.
Installations will display the flag daily from reveille to
retreat.

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 GENERAL COURTESY AND DISCIPLINE

ELO 5
Discuss properly the general courtesy and discipline. (K2)
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 GENERAL COURTESY AND DISCIPLINE

Being late for any engagement is the height of bad

manners.
A military personnel is expected to behave and conduct
himself with dignity and restraint.
It is bad taste to address a woman by her first name or
nickname unless she has indicated otherwise.
A military personnel always asks to be permitted to smoke
in the presence of a woman especially in a room of
automobile.

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 GENERAL COURTESY AND DISCIPLINE

If military personnel invite a friend to his club, he should be

out of sight only when necessary.
A military personnel always stands when introduced to a
woman, a clergyman, an official or an old man.
It is not polite to compliment a person in a company
because the others might feel slighted.
A military personnel must be careful in speaking about his
wife/husband. To people who have not met her/him socially,
she/he is referred to as my wife/husband or her/his first
name.

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Being late for any engagement is the height of 

BAD MANNERS

It is bad taste to address a woman by her __________

unless she has indicated otherwise.

FIRST NAME OR NICKNAME.

Military personnel always ask to be permitted to _________in

the presence of a woman especially in a room of automobile.

SMOKE

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 MILITARY TABOOS

ELO 6
Define sincerely the Military Taboos. (K2)
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 MILITARY TABOOS

Uniform must not be defamed

Never slink under cover to avoid retreat
Offer no excuses
Use of third person by an officer is of poor taste
Servility is scorned
Avoid praising your commander to his face
Old man to be spoken with care
Avoid going over the officer’s head
Harsh remarks are to be avoided
Avoid vulgarity and profanity
Excessive indebtedness to be avoided

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MILITARY TABOOS
Uniform must not be defamed
Never slink under cover to avoid retreat
Offer no excuses
Use of third person by an officer is of poor taste
Servility is scorned
Avoid praising your commander to his face
Old man to be spoken with care
Avoid going over the officer’s head
Harsh remarks are to be avoided
Avoid vulgarity and profanity
Excessive indebtedness to be avoided

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 SUMMARY

 
Define sincerely the Military Courtesy and Discipline. (K2)
Determine properly when to render salute. (K2)
Discuss properly the courtesy when dealing officers and Senior
NCOs. (K2)
Describe accurately the National Flag. (K2)
Discuss properly the general courtesy and discipline. (K2)
Define sincerely the Military Taboos. (K2)

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