Annex B1 – “Handout” AFP Uniforms, Ranks and Insignias

HEADQUARTERS
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ROTC UNIT
904TH (ZSP) COMMUNITY DEFENSE CENTER, 9RCDG, ARESCOM
FL Peña, Kabasalan, ZamboangaSibugayProv

LEARNING MODULE NR 5

AFP UNIFORMS,
RANKS AND
INSIGNIAS

Name: ___________________________________ Course & Yr: _______________

Military Science: ________________ Module Serial Nr________________________________
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INSTRUCTOR CORNERS

Rank/Name: Sgt John Rey T Estillore PA

Duty Assignment
904 ZSP RRI Battalion
Main Buildding, Ipil , ZSP/ ZSPI
ROTC
Position
Tactical NCO
Related Training Instructor Development Course
ROTC Administration Trng,
ROTC Trainors Trng.
Pre Deployment Trng
Mechanized Infantry Operation
Training

INTRODUCTION:

“The Army is a uniformed service where discipline is judged, in part, by the

manner in which the individual wears the uniform as prescribed. Therefore, a
neat and well-groomed appearance by soldiers is fundamental to the Army and
contributes to building the pride and spirit essential to an effective military
force.”

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A. GENERAL POLICIES

1. This Code defines military uniform policies and provides regulations for the usage and
prescription of uniform.

2. The military uniform, with appropriate insignia, is designed primarily to show at a glance
the branch of service and grade of the individual authorized to wear it. The uniform
represents visual evidence of the authority and responsibility vested in the individual. All
personnel shall stand at attention at the moment an oath taking takes place.

B. PURPOSE

1. Provide descriptions of all authorized military uniforms and components; and

2. Provide guidance for all military activities prescribing uniform wear in order to present a
uniformed image for the whole AFP.

C. REFERENCES:

1. DND Circular Nr 1 (Prospective AFPR G 131-031) dated 14 January 2005.

2. GHQ, AFP Publication Nr 1 dated 1 May 1964.
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_uniform

D. DEFINITION OF TERMS

1. UNIFORM – The military uniform with appropriate insignia, is designed primarily to show at
a glance the branch of service and grade of the individual authorized to wear it. It is a
distinctive visual evidence of the authority and responsibility vested on the wearer by the
Government.

2. 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.

3. RANK – Status held by military personnel that empowers them to exercise authority over
other persons in the military service. It is divided into degrees of grades that mark the relative
positions and powers of the persons holding it.

4. INSIGNIA – Badges, medals, bars, chevrons, or other distinctive devices worn on the
uniform to show rank, organization, rating, service or honors.

5. AWARD - Derived from the old French word “ESTWAR” which means something that is
conferred or bestowed upon a person. It is an all-inclusive term covering any decoration,
medal, badge, ribbon bar, or attachment bestowed on an individual, anything tangible or
intangible granted to an individual in recognition of acts of gallantry or heroism, meritorious
services or skill and proficiency.

6. DECORATION – Originates from the Latin word “decoratus” which means the act of
adoring and honoring. An award bestowed on an individual for a specific individual act or
acts of gallantry or for meritorious service.

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7. BADGE – An award to an individual for some special proficiency or skill, which consists of
a medallion hang from a bar or bars. An award to an individual for special proficiency,
occupational specialty, eligibility, training, schooling or outstanding achievements. It may
consist of medallion, disc, rectangular metal plate, wings or other shapes of metal.

III. ARMY UNIFORM

A. OFFICIAL AND AUTHORIZED UNIFORMS

1. Formal Dress

a. Army Mess Jacket is composed of the black white jacket,

black high waist trousers, white pleated dress shirt, black cummerbund
(sash). Male officers shall have the black jacket in their dinner dress
uniform while female officers shall have the white jacket as their standard
blouse. Headgear is Army Service Cap, Green Felt Cap for female
officers

Occasions for Wear:

1) Formal Evening Socials
2) When performing attaché positions
3) As prescribed by the Commander

b. Army White Duck is composed of white coat and trousers, white shirt and black
tie. Headgear Service Cap.

Occasions for Wear:

1) Weddings
2) New Year’s Call (Malacañang)
3) Oath-taking
4) Awarding Ceremonies as a Recipient
5) AFP Day when prescribed

2. Semi Formal Dress

a. Army Service Blouse is composed of coat and trousers, and

green long sleeve and a green four-in-hand necktie. Headgear Army
Service Cap, Green Felt Cap female officer.
Occasions for Wear:
1) Major Service Anniversary
2) Witnessing Honors for President/VP
3) Courtesy Calls
4) New Year’s Call at GHQ/DND

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5) As maybe prescribed by the Commander

b. Army Bush Coat is composed of coat trouser and army green shirt. Headgear Army
Service Cap, Green Felt female officer.

Occasions for Wear:

1) Unit/Office Anniversary
2) Graduation/Commencement Exercises
3) Testimonial Parades
4) Social Functions (Lower than President/VP)
5) Send-off to the President, as directed by the
CSAFP
6) Funeral /Burial Ceremonies
7) As maybe prescribed by the Commander

c. General Office Uniform (GOU) is composed of green trousers and mint

green short sleeve. Headgear Oversea / Garrison Cap.

Occasions for Wear:

1) Acceptable as semiformal uniform and can

be used during social functions as prescribed by the commander.
2) Duty uniform for garrison or installation.

d. Battle Dress Uniform is composed of a camouflage coat, trousers. Headgear

beret/lousy hat, camouflage cap.

Occasions for Wear:

1) Duty when prescribed by the Commander.

2) Field training or combat
3) Parade during ceremonial activities
4) Red alert status

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e. Athletic Uniform is composed of Olive drab green with Army marking printed on the left
breast, olive drab short pants with “Army” marking printed on the lower right
thigh, white rubber shoes and white Socks.

Occasions for Wear:

1) Off duty when authorized by the Commander

2) Physical training both on and off the military
installation
3) May worn in transit bet the individual’s common
quarters and duty station.

3. Other Uniforms

d. Military Police Uniform is composed of coat, trousers (BDU or GOU). Lanyard

white (Officer)/ Lanyard blue (EP) – shall be placed on the right shoulder
extending under the armpit. White Sam Brown Belt with complete
accessories, Holster with pistol, Brassard (EP) – shall be placed on the left
shoulder, Police nightstick, Brass whistle. Headgear Pershing/Service Cap or
White helmet liner with letters “MP”

Occasions for Wear: Duty assigned with the Military Police unit
or when performing military police activities or functions.

e. Army Gala Green is composed of green coat, white trousers,

service blouse, black sam brown belt (officer) / white belt with buckle
(EP), white gloves and aiguillette. Headgear Pershing cap / service cap.

Occasion for Wear: Authorized and official uniform of the

Security and Escort Battalion of the Philippine Army while attending or
performing ceremonial activities i.e. parade and honor. The Commanders
shall prescribe other occasions for wear of the uniform.

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f. Army Gala Rayadillo Uniform is composed of light gray coat, dark gray trouser
and white gloves. Headgear – Katipunan Hat and Bustipol Hat.

Occasion for Wear: Authorized and official gala uniform

of the Security and Escort Unit of the Philippine Army while attending
or performing ceremonial activities, i.e. parade and honors.

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IV. NAVY UNIFORM

A. OFFICIAL AND AUTHORIZED UNIFORMS

B. NAVY UNIFORM
DRESS WHITE UNDRESS WHITE UNDRESS WHITE NAVY DRESS BLUE SERVICE KHAKI

DISTINCTIVE GOU DISTINCTIVE GOU Service Dress White Summer White GOU
Jumper
(WhiteAlpha)

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BLUE COVERALL Dungaree / NAVY BDU NAVY Athletic

Chambray Uniform

Navy Special
Operation Group
(NAVSOG) Full
Battle

7. Philippine Marine Corps Uniforms

DRESS BLUE DRESS BLUE GOU MARINES w/ GOU MARINES w/ MARINES BDU
MARINES MARINES Persing Cap Oversee Cap Full Battle

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V. AIR FORCE UNIFORM

C. AIR FORCE UNIFORM

WHITE DUCK SERVICE BLOUSE BUSH COAT ACADEMIC GALA BLUE
INSTRUCTOR

GALA GALA GOU GOU FLIGHT DUTY

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BDU BLACK COVERALL AIR POLICE BIKER AIR FORCE ATHLETIC

VI. AFP WIDE SERVICE SUPPORT UNITS UNIFORMS

A. GENERAL HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS SERVICE

COMMAND, AFP

D. GHQ & PSG UNIFORM

Gala White Gala White Gala Gray Gala Gray

Rayadillo Rayadillo Rayadillo Rayadillo

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Urban Camouflage Black Uniform Blue Uniform

(SRU)

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C. PMA UNIFORM

1. Formal Dresses/Ceremonial Uniforms

Full Dress White Full Dress White Dress White Full Dress White Full Dress White
Underarms Underarms Underarms

Dress White Dress White Full Dress Gray Dress Gray Drill A

Full Dress Gray Full Dress Gray Dress Gray Dress Gray Study Uniform
Underarms Underarms Underarms Underarms

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Picnic Uniform Combat Uniform BDU Fatigue Uniform General Athletic

Jogging Suit Athletic

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a. Full Dress White under Arms is the official parade uniform of the Cadets Corps. It
is also worn during Saturday Inspections and honor guard ceremonies.
b. Full Dress Gray under Arms normally wear this during afternoon or evening
parades.
c. Full Dress White is used during formal ceremonies like awarding rites and in
attending mass services.
d. Full Dress Gray is usually used during formal occasions like formal hops,
Superintendent’s reception and Ring Hop ceremony.
e. Dress White/Dress Gray under Arms Cadets wear this uniform during silent drill
exhibitions.

2. Regular Cadet Uniforms

a. Dress White is usually worn during weekends, holidays and on Mondays and
Fridays.
b. Drill A is used during Corps drills, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Corps
jacket could also be worn with this uniform for added warmth during cold weather season.

3. Battle Dress Uniforms/Utility Uniforms

a. Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) worn during Wednesdays by the cadets.

b. Combat Uniform is usually worn during combat and field exercises outside the
PMA like the Joint Training and Field Training Exercises.
c. Fatigue Duty Uniform worn during fatigue duties like tree planting and firefighting
exercises.

4. Physical Training Uniforms

a. Athletic Uniform is normally worn during athletic activities.

b. General Athletic Uniform is usually used during athletic formations. When worn
inside the barracks, the uniform can be worn with slippers during the cadet’s free time.
c. Jogging Suits is worn during Corps squad practices and events especially during
competitions outside the Academy.

5. Special Uniforms

a. Dress Gray is the privilege uniform, entertaining and visiting uniform.

b. Study Uniform is worn during study period from evening call-to-quarters at 1900H
to tattoo at 2130H.
c. Picnic Uniform worn during picnics and cadet hops.

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. TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE UNIFORMS

1.
F. TECHNICAL & ADMINISTRTIVE UNIFORM
Dress White Evening Dress Service Blouse Bush Coat GOU
Mess Jacket

GOU Hospital Duty Dental Svc Dental Svc Clinical Athletic

Clinical

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VIII. INSIGNIAS

A. RANKS
COMMISSIONED OFFICER RANK

Battledress Full dress Army Air Force Navy

Navy full Navy and Marine
collar insignia shoulder Service Service white
black dress Corps service
Officer Ranks (English) (Army, Air insignia dress dress dress
sleeve dress collar
Force and (Army and Air shoulder shoulder shoulder
insignia insignia
Marines) Force) insignia insignia insignia

General/Admiral

Lieutenant General/Vice
Admiral

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Major General/Rear Admiral

Brigadier General/Commodore

Colonel/Captain

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Lieutenant
Colonel/Commander

Major/Lieutenant Commander

Captain/Lieutenant Senior
Grade

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First Lieutenant/Lieutenant
Junior Grade

Second Lieutenant/Ensign

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ENLISTED PERSONNEL RANK

Army and Marine

Corps battledress Naval enlisted
Ground forces Marine Corps
collar Sleeve insignia
and Army service
service dress sleeve ratings
ranks (English) insignia (Navy)
dress sleeve (English)
insignia

Master Chief
Chief Master Sergeant
Petty Officer

Senior Chief
Senior Master Sergeant
Petty Officer

Chief Petty
Master Sergeant
Officer

Technical Petty officer,

Sergeant/First Sergeant first class

Petty officer,
Staff Sergeant
second class

Petty officer,
Sergeant
third class

Seaman First
Corporal
Class

Seaman Second
Private First Class
Class

Apprentice
Private
Seaman

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Battledress collar Service dress sleeve Full dress sleeve

Air force ranks (English)
insignia insignia insignia
First Chief Master Sergeant

Chief Master Sergeant

Senior Master Sergeant

Master Sergeant

Technical Sergeant

Staff Sergeant

Sergeant

Airman First Class

Airman Second Class

Airman

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B. DECORATIONS
1. PERSONAL DECORATIONS
Medal of Valor Distinguished
Conduct Star
is the Armed Forces of
the Philippines'
highest military
honor awarded for a
conspicuous deed of
personal bravery or self-
sacrifice above and
beyond the call of duty
that distinguishes the
recipient from his
comrades
Bronze Cross
is a single
grade militarydecoration o
f the Armed Forces of the
Philippines which is
awarded for "heroism
involving risk of life" under
conditions not warranting
the award of the Gold
Cross Medal. It may be
awarded for: 1) voluntary
action in the face of great
danger above and
beyond the call of duty; or
2) other deeds evidenced
by extraordinary bravery
not involving direct
combat with the enemy.
Distinguished Service
Star
is the third highest military
is the second highest award of the Armed Forces
military award of of the Philippines. It is
the Philippines, awarded for eminently
preceded in meritorious and valuable
precedence only by service rendered while
the Medal of Valor
holding a position of great
responsibility.
Military Merit Military Commendation
Medal Medal
is a military
decoration of
is a military decoration of
the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces of the
the Philippines. The Philippines. The medal is
medal is awarded for awarded for heroic
heroic achievement achievement or meritorious
or meritorious service service during, or in support
during, or in support of military action against an
of military action
enemy.[1]
against an enemy.
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Gold Cross
is a decoration of
the Armed Forces of the
Philippines which
recognizes gallantry in
action. It is the fourth
highest military award of
the Philippines. It is
awarded by the Chief of
Staff of the Armed
Forces of the
Philippines, or other
senior commanders, to
members of the Armed
Forces of the
Philippines for gallantry
in action not warranting
the award of
the Distinguished
Conduct Star.
Philippine Legion of
Honor
was established by
President Manuel
Roxas,
through Philippine
Army Circular No. 60
dated July 3, 1947. The
Philippine Legion of
Honor was patterned
after the Legion of
Merit of the United
States of America, and
was meant to honor
both civilians and
members of the military,
Filipino or foreign.
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Philippine Legion
of Honor
Degree of
Commander
Conferred upon a civilian
for acts of conspicuous
merit benefiting the
Republic of the
Philippines; or upon a
Chargé d'affaires, a.i.,
Counselor, First
Secretary, Consul
General in the consular
section of an Embassy,
Consular officer with a
personal rank higher
than Second Secretary,
Director, or other person
of a rank similar or
equivalent to the
foregoing
Outstanding
Achievement Medal
is a single grade
decoration of
the Philippines awarded
by the Secretary of
National Defense
Philippine Legion Philippine Legion Philippine Legion
of Honor of Honor of Honor
Degree of Chief Degree of Officer Degree of
Commander Legionnaire
Conferred upon a Conferred upon a civilian
civilian for life for acts of commendable Conferred upon a
achievement in public merit benefiting the civilian for acts of merit
service not otherwise Republic of the Philippines; benefiting the Republic
qualifying for or upon a Second of the Philippines; or
the Quezon Service Secretary, Consul, upon a Third Secretary,
Cross; or upon a Assistant Director, or other Vice Consul, Attaché,
former or person of a rank similar or Principal Assistant, or
incumbent head of equivalent to the foregoing other person of a rank
state and/or of similar or equivalent to
government the foregoing.
Wounded Military Civic Action Gawad sa Kaunlaran
Personnel Medal Medal
is awarded to
members of and
is a military decoration of is awarded by the Chief
civilians employed by
the Armed Forces of the of Staff of the Armed
the Armed Forces of
Philippines. It is awarded Forces of the
the Philippines who
for meritorious achievement Philippines, Area
are injured or killed in
in the conduct of Command, and Major
combat with the
humanitarian civic actions Service Commanders to
enemy.
in direct support military Philippine citizens. It is
operations the second highest
distinction presented by
the Armed Forces of the
Philippines to civilians
and government
officials.
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Distinguished Honor Superior Honor AFP Conduct Medal Sagisag ng Ulirang

Medal Medal Kawal

is a military decoration of
the Armed Forces of the
Philippines. It is awarded
to Civilian Employee's
Honorary for heroism the
achievement
is a military decoration of
the Armed Forces of the
is a military Philippines. It is awarded to
decoration of enlisted personnel of the
the Armed Forces of Armed Forces of the
the Philippines. It is Philippines for serving two
highest awarded to successive enlistment
Civilian Employee's terms without record of
for Honorary and punishment or disciplinary
Incentive Award action.
is a military
decoration of the Armed
Forces of the
Philippines. It is
awarded to the
personnel of the Armed
Forces of the
Philippines for
conspicuous
performance of non-
military activities and
community development
programs or other
related activities, which
merit recognition.

2. SERVICE MEDALS AND RIBBONS

Long Service Medals United Nations Anti-Dissidence Luzon Anti-
Service Campaign Medal Dissidence
Medal & Ribbon & Ribbon Campaign Medal
& Ribbon

Visayan Anti- Mindanao Anti- Disaster Relief and

Dissidence Dissidence Rehabilitation Operation
Campaign Medal & Campaign Medal Ribbon
Ribbon & Ribbon

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3. BADGES
a. UNIT DECORATION BADGE
Presidential Unit Martial Law Unit People Power I Unit People Power II Unit
Citation Badge Citation Citation Citation

Barangay Presidential Election Duty

Unit Citation Badge Badge

b. OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY BADGE

AFP Enlisted AFP ROTC of the Combat Commander’s Marksmanship
Personnel of the Year Year Badge (Kagitingan) Badge Badge
Badge

AFP Parachutist Scuba Badges EOD Badges Army Aviation

Badge Badges

Scout Ranger Special Forces Air to Ground Opn

c. FUNCTIONAL / ELIGIBILITY BADGES

Infantry Badges Cavalry Badges Field Artillery Badges Signal Corps Badges

Engineers Ordnance Civil Relations Service Comptrollership

Badges Badges Badges Badge

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Adjutant General Inspector General Quartermaster Service Finance Service

Service Badge Service Badge Badge Badge

Military Intelligence

C. INSIGNIAS ON UNIFORM

1. White Duck

a. Enlisted
1) Rank and illegibility placed lower lapel

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3. Service Blouse

1) Officers – The sleeve shall have a band of black mesmerized cotton braid, 2 cm
wide, sewn on each sleeve with the lower edge parallel to and 7.5 cm above the bottom edge
of each sleeve.
2) Enlisted Personnel – The sleeve shall have a chevron and service stripes
corresponding to the rank and branch of service.

4. Bush Coat
a. Officer
1) Metal rank pinned shoulder strap
2) Eligibility / AFOS insignia left center pocket
b. Enlisted
1) Sgt Major only, no insignia on both shoulder
2) Coat of arms both collar
c. Military badges
d. Military awards and decorations
e. Nameplate

4. General Office Uniform (GOU)

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GOU with Insignias

5. Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)

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MODULE NR 5 – TEST ACTIVITY

1. MATCHING TYPE - On your test questionnaire CUT the picture as illustrated and
PASTE IT on the table with your correct answer as shown.

WRITE YOUR NAME, COURSE, MODULE SERIAL NUMBER.

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