Military Customs and Traditions 1

MILITARY CUSTOMS
&
TRADITIONS
INSTRUCTOR’S PROFILE
SGT JUDELYN V ACUZAR PA (Res)
• Former battalion S4/logistic of University of Mindanao

(ROTCU)
• Tibungco, Davao City
•21 years old
• October 30, 1999

By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride.
CLASSROOM & SAFETY RULES
Those who will attend personal necessity can go out silently.
Those who are sleepy can proceed at the back and have some stretching.
Turn cellular phones to silent mode
Questions will be entertained right after the lecture.
Follow emergency exits/drill in case of fire, earthquake and other emergencies.
Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

REFERENCES:
 FC 1-012 AFP Code of Ethics
 TC 7-22.7 NCO guide 2015.

LEARNING OUTCOME
Develop the culture of military traditions and continue the

usage of desirable practices accepted by the predecessors
while serving in the military.
ROADMAP
Explain the following:
 Military Traditions
 Military Customs
GENERAL STATEMENT
The continued use of desirable practices long accepted
by our predecessors provides a reserve of strength that
can not be obtained from new approaches that still require
testing. Customs that are cherished provide a simplification
of lifestyles and serve to inspire us to emulate our
honorable predecessors.
TRADITIONS:
Are inherited principles, standards, and policies

that serves as guides for an individual or group.
Traditions are accumulated experiences and deeds
passed on from generation to generation.

CUSTOMS:
Are accepted practice realized through

continued usage that takes the force and effect of
a common law.

Five (5) Military
Traditions

Military Traditions
The Filipino soldiers have epitomized valor during
their gallant defense of Tirad Pass, Bataan,
Corregidor, and other countless battles against
TRADITION
TRADITION foreign enemy forces.
OF
OF General Gregorio del Pilar, the hero of Tirad Pass,
paid tribute to Filipino soldiery when he declared:
VALOR
VALOR "I bow to the terrible destiny' that defeats me and
my brave men but I'm glad to die fighting for my
country".
Military Traditions
The Filipino soldier has exemplified himself

TRADITION
TRADITION throughout history as a dedicated public
servant who performed his tasks with a deep
OF
OF sense of responsibility and self-sacrifice by
DUTY making himself available at all times when-
VALOR
ever situation demands.

Military Traditions
General Artemio Ricarte, the first recognized

TRADITION
TRADITION Captain General, as well as the other founding
fathers of the AFP during those difficult times
OF
OF have exemplified the value of Honor by leading
HONOR a life of personal dignity and self-worth in time
VALOR
of peace or in war.

Military Traditions
The strongest, most enduring and powerful
military tradition that bound the soldiers in
oneness to the people they serve.
TRADITION
TRADITION
In every endeavor the Filipino soldier has undertaken,
OF
OF he always worked as part of the team and ally in the
accomplishment of the mission, an indispensable
SOLIDARITY
VALOR
partner of the people whose support he treasures
as vital in the attainment of national objectives.

Military Traditions
The Filipino soldier has held the respect of the

TRADITION
TRADITION nation by shedding blood and offering the supreme
OF sacrifice in defense of the country. He has given
OF
consistently his loyalty to God, country, people and
LOYALTY
VALOR the AFP Chain of Command.

CHECK ON LEARNING
Give the Five (5) MILITARY TRADITIONS?

Military Customs

Military Customs
SALUTE
Men of arms execute salute
as an exchange of greeting,
courtesy and respect among
themselves.

Military Customs
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
The Filipino soldier honors the flag by

raising it before the start of the official day's
work to pledge that all his efforts for the day
is dedicated to God, country and people.

Military Customs
FLAG RETREAT CEREMONY
The sounds of the evening gun during a

combined ceremonial parade and retreat
ceremony constitute one of the inspiring
customs of the service. Military personnel in
camps or garrisons pause for a moment
either to salute the Nation's' Flag or sing
the National Anthem.

Military Customs
The Three Volleys Over Grave
This is a sign of respect and

gesture tendered to a departed
comrade-in-arms.

Military Customs
THE WHITE FLAG OF TRUCE
A worldwide custom used to signal the

temporary cessation of hostilities between
warring parties.

Military Customs
WEARING OF DECORATIONS
Military personnel who honorably earned

decorations in the performance of duty,
displays them as part of the uniform during
appropriate occasions.

THE RAISING OF THE RIGHT HAND IN TAKING OATH
- The taking of oath for truth of statement of

testimony has always been solemn and
serious matter accompanied by ceremony. In
essence, the taker of the oath calls upon his
God to bear witness that the truth would be
told.

COURTESY OF THE POST
An officer of any of the armed services visiting at

a military post or one who resides in its vicinity
is often extended the "Courtesy of the Post" by the
commanding officer after the prescribed official call
has been made.

PRESENTATION OF RECRUITS
This is tendered to a military

retiree in recognition of his long,
faithful and honorable service to
the AFP.

PIPE CALLS, TRUMPET OR BUGLE CALLS
Pipe, trumpet or bugle calls add more

distinction and excitement to the regimented life
of military personnel. As the day to day activities
unfold, the sound of these calls rejuvenate
every system of his body to continue performing
the things as signaled by each call.

Question?
SUMMARY
 Military Traditions
 Military Customs
Are you ready for assessment?
Thank You
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MILITARY CUSTOMS

SGT JUDELYN V ACUZAR PA (Res)

• Former battalion S4/logistic of University of Mindanao

• Tibungco, Davao City

•21 years old

• October 30, 1999

CLASSROOM & SAFETY RULES

Those who will attend personal necessity can go out silently.

Turn cellular phones to silent mode

Questions will be entertained right after the lecture.

Follow emergency exits/drill in case of fire, earthquake and other emergencies.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

 FC 1-012 AFP Code of Ethics

 TC 7-22.7 NCO guide 2015.

Develop the culture of military traditions and continue the

Explain the following:

Are inherited principles, standards, and policies

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

Are accepted practice realized through

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

The Filipino soldier has exemplified himself

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

General Artemio Ricarte, the first recognized

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

The Filipino soldier has held the respect of the

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

Give the Five (5) MILITARY TRADITIONS?

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

FLAG RAISING CEREMONY

The Filipino soldier honors the flag by

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

FLAG RETREAT CEREMONY

The sounds of the evening gun during a

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

This is a sign of respect and

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

THE WHITE FLAG OF TRUCE

A worldwide custom used to signal the

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

Military personnel who honorably earned

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

- The taking of oath for truth of statement of

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

An officer of any of the armed services visiting at

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

This is tendered to a military

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

Pipe, trumpet or bugle calls add more

Honor. Patriotism. Duty.

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