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1401 (BENGUET) COMMUNITY DEFENSE CENTER, 14RCDG
ARMY RESERVE COMMAND, PHILIPPINE ARMY
Brgy Loakan Liwanag, Baguio City

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1. LESSON TITLE: AFP CODE OF ETHICS

2. INTRODUCTION: 5 minutes

Greetings:

Good morning/afternoon gentlemen and ladies. This morning I am going

to discuss the AFP Code of Ethics. As what we know that the code of ethics governed
the Filipino soldiers or the AFP as whole in their daily undertakings both spiritual and
materials aspects in life.

Code of Ethics serve us the guidance on how to live in a decent life

without any violations in our present social norms that will affect our career as a
member of the AFP.

Before I proceed further, let me introduce my self firs, I m ROBBY PEPITO

TACLOB, a graduate w/ the degree of Civil Engineering in ICC-La Salle Ozamis City
from 9 RCDG, presently undergoing POTC CL 13-03 CLASS HITAGLANG.

3. Lesson Objectives:
To understand the code of ethics observed in the AFP and learn to value and
practice it.

a. Background of the subject

The AFP Code of Ethics is very relevant during this time, when the eyes
of the public are focused on the AFP especially on the issues of diminishing among the
ranks and files and politicization of certain groups of men-in-uniform, not to mention the
involvement of some military elements on illegal activities and graft and corruption. On
this scenarios, the observance of the AFP Code of Ethics will enable individual soldier
to move and act on the most rightful manner. At this juncture, I encourage each and
everyone to listen and participate on class discussion so that you will be knowledgeable
of the subject matter. Remember, that as soldiers of our country, we should in solving
the problems of our country and avoid being part of the problems our country is facing
at this time.

b. Motivation/Objective
Gentlemen, at the end of this lesson, you must be able to:
a. Explain the identify of the AFP
b. Explain/discuss the AFP history
c. Discuss the AFP Creed and stand of the AFP on some basic issues
d. Discuss AFP membership
e. Explain Military Professionalism
f. Discuss AFP Customs and Traditions
g. Explain the General provision

c. Scope of the Subject

A. Definition of Terms
B. Preamble
C. The Seven (7) Articles and the Different Sections

Article I - Identify
Section 1-3

Article II - AFP History

Section 1-2

Article III - AFP Creed and Stand on Basic Issue

 Section 1-2
Sub Sec 1-5
Section 2-10

Article IV - AFP Membership

Section 1-3

Article V - Military Professionalism

Section 1-4

Article VI - AFP Custom and Tradition

Section 1-3

Article VIII - General Provision

Section 1-2

DEFINITION OF TERMS:

1. Code of Ethics – is systematic and collections or digest of all the morale ethical
and legal principles and with members of an institutions, communism as
profession freely and publicly live themselves in achieve their common role duty
or purpose to society.

2. Value – is a quality of a person subject or action which as individual consistently

considers professes in words and reflects in his life style fulfillment of response to
an Inner image/dream aspiration.

3. Preamble – The introduction that state the reason and intent of the code.
4. Professionalism – Expert application of knowledge and skills based on the
scientific body of principles and knowledge governed by this code ethics for
accomplishment of the AFP mission.

5. Public Trust and Respect – Confidence and credibility.

6. National Territory – Geographical area belonging to our under jurisdiction of the

republic of the Philippines.

7. Constitutional Mandate – Refers to the power and role specified by the

constitution for AFP.

8. Sovereignty – Power autonomy and independence of a state.

9. National Authority – The completeness or individuals use and oneness of the

nation.

10. Civilian Authority – The power and authority of the elected president to exercise
command and control over all armed forces as commander in chief.

11. Chain of Command – The flow of authority from the commander in chief down
to the chief of staff AFP and to the lowest rank in the hierarchy for effect control,
supervision and authority of command as mandate by the constitution.

12. Tradition – are inherited principles, standard and practices that serve as the
established guides for individuals or group. It is also accumulated experience and
deeds passed on from generation to generation both in memory and reality.

13. Custom – are accepted practice realized though continued usage that take the
forces and effect of a command law.
 PREAMBLE

We the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, imploring

enlightenment from Almighty God. In order to achieve and maintain a professional
organization, worthy of public trust and respect faithful to its constitutional mandate as
the protector of the people the sovereignty of the state, the democratic institutions and
the integrity of the national territory freely and collectively commit ourselves as our way
of life to abide by and adhere to the provision of this of ethics which we hereby do
ordain and promulgate.

ARTICLE I – IDENTITY

Section 1. Constitutional Mandate – The AFP recognizes the Constitution of

the Republic as the legitimate expression of the people’s will. It is mandated to serve
and protect the people and secure the sovereignty of state and the integrity of its
national territory from internal and external threats. In view thereof, the AFP pledges
allegiance to the Filipino People, adheres to the principle of supremacy and civilian
authority over the military at all times and vows to uphold and defend the constitution.

Section 2. Organization and Chain of Command – The AFP duty created by

law as integral part of the Executive Branch of the Government. It is well organized and
disciplined body composed of a citizen arm forces necessary for the defense and
security of the state. It is headed by the President as the Commander – in – chief who
exercise control, supervision and authority through a Chain of command headed by the
Chief of Staff.

Section 3. Commitment, Measures and Standards – The AFP shall maintain a

high level of credibility to gain the trust confidence and respect of the Filipino People. It
shall manifest a high level of competence and standard of performance in all its
undertakings.

ARTICLE II – AFP HISTORY

Section 1. Historical Perspective – The AFP identities itself with the Filipino
people’s historical struggle for freedom and justice and their vigilance against any
attempt to violate the country’s integrity and sovereignty. In retrospect, it recognizes the
role of our forefathers as freedom fighters and honors them for their democratic and
nationalistic aspiration.

Section 2. Lesson Learned from the Dark Pages of AFP History – The AFP
recognizes the resolves to correct, misdeeds of some of its members who sacrificed
national interest for individual gains, committed graft and corruption, perpetuated the III
effects of martial law, including the deteriorating effect of the AFP and national economy
cause by the unsuccessful coup attempts which betrayed the AFP’S tradition of ethical
and professional conduct. These misdeeds tainted the good image of the organization.
Therefore, the AFP recognizing these shortcomings and misdeeds vows to evoke from
its solidarity, to promote professionalism and to inculcate vigilance and preparedness
against all threats to the Republic.

ARTICLE III – AFP CREED AND STAND ON BASIC ISSUES

Section 1. The AFP Core Values – the profession of arms, as noble calling,
demands from its members not only specialized knowledge and skill but also a distinct
lifestyle governed by commonly held belief-system containing non-negotiable enduring
core values of honor, loyalty, valor duty and solidarity.
WE THEREFORE EXPRESS THE FOLLOWING CREED:

1-1. We believe in honor as our crowning value as it is more precious than life
itself. It hallmark of our military conduct which implies our clear consciousness of
personnel dignity and worth. To us honor means truthfulness, sincerity, honesty,
uprightness, credibility and avoidance of deception, so that out written word may be
accepted without question.

1-2. We believe in inflicting loyalty – our oath of office requires us to be loyal to

our nation and to obey the mandate to support and defend the constitution, we shall be
obedient to the duly constituted political order. We shall support the Chain of Command
and obey lawful orders of those legally appointed over us.

1-3. We believe in valor as the power of strength, courage and ability to

overcome fear to carry-our our mission and to accomplish what seemingly impossible.
To us, valor goes beyond the physical dimension of boldness and endurance to pain
and hardships.

1-4. We believe in duty as the value of obedience and disciplined performance

despite difficulty and danger. To us duty is personal act of responsibility by
accomplishing all assigned task to the fullest one’s capabilities, meeting all our
willingness to sacrifice event it means giving up lives in defense of our country.

1-5. We believe in solidarity for it is consolidating and integrating value to

which all of us bind ourselves with the rest comrades-in-arms. With it, we reject divisive
fraternal organizations with the AFP.

Section 2. The AFP stand on basic Issues – The employment of the AFP in
may areas of national concern which lie beyond the traditional martial role of the
organization in the country and abroad has ushered in a lot of misunderstandings and
confusions not only in the mind of the soldier but also in that ordinary citizens. It is
therefore very necessary and important for the AFP to clearly define its stand on the
following issues.

2.1. The AFP organization – shall be so designed, structured, staffed and

manned as to be able to carry out its missions and functions effectively though the
optimum use of resources. It shall allow development and equipage of both active and
reserve forces and greater involvement of the citizenry not the defense of the state but
also in civil assistance activities during disaster, calamities, and national emergencies.

2.2. Supremacy of Civilian Authority – The AFP shall uphold the supremacy
of the civilian authority over the mil. The President as Commander-in-Chief of all the
armed forces shall exercise command and control over the armed forces. The AFP shall
respect laws enacted by Congress, enforce writs issued by the judiciary, carry out
directives of the comelec under circumstances provided by law and subscribe to
regulations enacted by the Commission on Audit concerning the management of funds.

2.3. Chain of Command – The AFP shall follow the chain of command. Every
officer and soldier shall obey the lawful orders of his immediate officers. Anyone who
shall refuse or fail to carry out a lawful order from the military chain of command shall be
subjected to military discipline.

2.4. Military Leadership – The mil. Leadership shall have ability to influence
members of the organization in the fulfillment of is roles, obligations and functions, it
shall a sincere concern towards the morale and welfare of the members. It shall also be
credible and able to promote opportunities for genuine reconciliation and solidarity for
the sake of peace.
 2.5. People’s support – The AFP firmly acknowledges people’s support as
vital to achieving peace and order. Thus, it shall respect living conditions, beliefs, way of
life and totality of the environment of all sectors to ensure their acceptance of the AFP
as their own.

2.6. National Development – The AFP shall be the people’s partner in

development and progress.

2.7. Spiritual Life – AFP shall encourage the practice of one’s religious faith
for the good of the service. The constitutional of the separation of church and the state
shall not only allow.

2.8. Social Justice – AFP shall subscribe to the promotion of social justice. It
shall understand that the humanizations of laws, adoption of legal measures towards
equalization of social economic forces are means to maintain equilibrium of relationship
in the community.

2.9. Human Rights – The AFP shall respect the inherent dignity of human
being and his inalienable rights as contained in the “Universal Declaration of Human
Rights” and other declarations to which our country is a signatory. As such the AFP
shall pledge itself to protect and promote these rights.

2.10. Enemies of the State – The AFP shall consider as enemies of the state
those who shall violate the sovereignty of the Philippines as an independent and
democratic state; those who shall subscribe the violence as means to achieve their
ends and those who do not or adhere to the internationally accepted principles of
peace, equality, justice, freedom and friendship those who shall accept the supremacy
of civilian authority over the mil, those who shall dismember the country or any part
thereof, those who shall foment chaos and disorder and obstruct the achievement of the
common good; those who shall engage in organized crimes that threaten the security of
the state; and those who shall organize the populace for the purpose of alienating their
allegiants from the state.

2.11. Partisan Politics – The AFP recognizes the sanctity of its insulation from
partisan politics.

2.12. Mass Media – The mass media is an effective vehicle of change and
progress. The AFP shall maintain an “open-media policy”

2.13. Family Life – The AFP shall recognize that its members are human
beings with the same family obligations as other people.

2.14. Democracy – The AFP adheres to the principle of democracy that the
government is of the people, by the people and for the people. The real power and
authority in the government is of the people, by the people and for the people. The real
power and authority in the governance of the nation emanates from its citizens.

2.15. National Interest – Foremost in the mind of the AFP shall be realization
that national interest serves the common good of the citizenry.

2.16. Peace – Peace is priceless gift to mankind which connotes freedom from
any hostilities such as political, social and economic ills. It is the tranquility. Orderliness
and harmony among people base on justice.

2.17. War – War is defined as the use of organized military force by a state to
achieve its ends against the physical opposition of a hostile state or states.

2.18. Use of Armed Force – The AFP shall exercise the utmost restraint and
precaution in the use of armed force to implement policies. Honesty, uprightness,
credibility and avoidance of deception, so that out written word may be accepted without
question.

2.19. Principled Critiques/Cause-Oriented Groups – The AFP shall not stifle

dissent or label the principled critiques and/or cause-oriented groups as threats to
national security and/or enemies of the state as dissent and opposition are important
features to ensure a healthy and dynamic democracy.

2.20 – Research and Technology – The AFP shall be the prime mover of
research and technology in the manufacture of armaments and electronic hardware, in
aircraft and shipbuilding and full utilization of indigenous defense material based on our
belief, a care and attitude in the preservation, development protection of our natural
resources.

ARTICLE IV – AFP MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. General Statement – The AFP members make the most important
asset of all the organizations’ resources. Efforts shall, therefore, be exerted to attract
only the best qualified and most deserving in order to maintain high standards set forth
in this code.

The AFP membership is composed of the Commissioned Officers and the

Enlisted Personnel.

Section 2. Procurement System – The AFP shall adopt an efficient system of

procurement that shall ensure uniform and strict implementation of established policies
and procedures in order to upgrade the quality of its members.

Section 3. Membership Qualifications the following shall be the minimum

criteria in the selection of applications.

Sec. 3-1. Commissioned Officer – Grand by the President of the Philippines

of commission and rank appropriate to his/her line and expertise after meeting all the
following requirements.

3-1.1 Must be a natural born citizen of good moral character, physically and
mentally fit and within the age brackets by AFP regulations.
3-1.2 Must at least be a Baccalaureate Degree holder.
3-1.3 Must have gone thorough at least the basic commissioned officer’s
training in any of the service schools here and abroad.
3-1.4 Must have attained an above-average IQ rating in the general military
classification test prepared and administered in accordance with AFP
regulations.

Sec. 3-2. Enlisted Personnel

3-2.1 Must be natural born citizen of good moral character, physically and
mentally fit, single and within the age bracket of from 18 – 26 years of
age.
3-2.2 Must be at least a high school graduate
3-2.3 Must be attained an average IQ rating in the general military
classifications test prepared and administered in accordance with AFP
regulations.
3-2.4 Must be of minimum height as set forth in AFP regulations.
ARTICLE V – MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM

Section 1. General Statement – The members of the AFP are public servants who
are oath-bound to fulfill the lofty mandate of the constitution. The peculiarity of military
service, which requires the right to bear arms, calls for a corresponding assurance of
professionalism from every military man.

Section 2. Professionalism – The expert application of specialized skills based on a

organized body of knowledge and in accordance with laws and Code of Ethics with the
highest degree of excellence in the accomplishment of mission.

Section 3. Standard of Military Professionalism – every member of the AFP shall

observe the following as guidelines of the discharge of their official duties.

3.1. Standard of Loyalty – All military personnel shall be loyal and true to the Republic
of the Philippines Constitution, the AFP and to the people at all times. They shall obey
the authorities and abide by laws, legal orders good morals, good costumes and
promote order and public safety.

3.2. Standard of Competence – All military personnel must posses the knowledge,
skill, physical attributes and character traits necessary for the adequate performance of
duty and accomplishment of mission.

3.3. Standard of Ethics – The military community is a part of a larger society – the
Filipino society. Hence, every soldier must observe and conformed to the accepted
principles of right conduct being observed in the society of which is a part. Among these
principles if right behavior expected in the Philippine society and other civilized societies
are honesty, justice, truthfulness and concern to others.

3.4. Standard of Morals – Man is rational being. Man is also a moral being who is
given the capacity to determine what is right and do it and what is wrong and avoid it.

Section 4 – Unprofessional Acts – Behavior that fall short of the professional standard
set forth in this code are considered unprofessional acts, specially the following
constitute offences felling under this category.

4.1. Act of Disloyalty – acts or omissions betraying one’s faith, duty and commitment
to God, country, people constitutional government, AFP chain of command, unit and
office of its mission, the following are examples:

4.1-1. Any form of cowardice, desertion, or abandonment of post, duty assignment

without leave, and with the intent not to return for any reason or advising or aiding to
commit such acts.

4.1-2. Contempt or desertion by words or deeds towards the Commander in Chief and
appropriate civilian authorities, one’s superior or non-commissioned officer, neglects
customary salute, displays other rudeness in the presence of a superior officer, draws
or lifts any weapon against superior, willfully disobeys the lawful order of an NCO, uses
threatening or insulting language.

4.1-3. Any attempt to create, or participate in any violent action against the duly
constituted government, or its subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities, or engaging
in any mutiny or sedition of any company, party, post, camp, detachment.

4.1-4. Giving or attempting to give aid, protection, comport, information or any form of
support to the enemy or his allies or fronts, such as when one relieves the enemy with
arms, ammunitions, supplies, money or other things.

4.1-5. Refusal execute duty or take appropriate action during time of crisis such as
siege uprising, mutiny.
4.2. Acts of Incompetence – Refer to the lack of the required knowledge skills,
special attributes, and character traits necessary for the adequate performance
of the duty and accomplishment of mission. The following are the examples:
4.2-1 Failure to attain the minimum passing grade in any AFP training and education
program.
4.2-2 Inability to meet the physical, mental, medical, and moral fitness test
requirements of the service.
4.2-3 Apathy, indifference or half-heartedness towards duty and to the imprudent or
negligent execution thereof.

Section 4.3 – United Acts – Refer to all acts of omissions which deviate from
established and accepted ethical and moral standards of behavior and performance as
sort forth in this code.

Ex: Arrogance words, allowing any wrong doing or irregularity in the military
service, fornication-adultery, concubenage, homosexuality, engaging in vices
including out not limited executed gambling excessive drinking of liquor, use of
prohibited drugs.

Section 4.4 – Corrupt Act – All acts or omissions described and characterized as
crimes against public interest, public moral, property, chastity, civil status of persons,
and honor under the pertinent provision of the Revised Penal Code and those
specifically mentioned in Republic Acts Nos. 3019 and 6713 and other special penal
laws, including the Article of War.

Section 5. Penalties and Administrative Sanctions – The penalties for the foregoing
disloyal, incompetent, unethical and corrupt acts mentioned in this Code shall be those
which are provided in the Revised Penal Code, the Articles of War.

ARTICLES VI – AFP CUSTOM AND TRADITION

Section 1. General Statement – the importance of customs and traditions to the AFP
can not over-emphasized.

Section 2. Definition of Terms

2.1. Traditions – are inherited principles, standards and practices that serve as guide
for individuals or groups.

2.2. Customs – are accepted practices realized through continued usage that the take
force and effect of a common law.

Section 3. Military Traditions – The following are the significant military traditions:

3.1. Tradition of Valor – The Filipino soldiers have epitomized valor during their
gallant defense of Tirad Pass, Battan, Corrigedor, and other countless battles against
foreign enemy forces.

3.2. Tradition of Duty – The Fi8lipino soldier has exemplified himself throughout
history as a dedicated public servant who performed his tasks with a deep sense of
responsibility and self-sacrifice by making himself if available at all times whenever
situation demands.

3.3. Tradition of Honor – General Artemio Ricarte, the firs recognized Captain
General, as well as the other founding fathers of the AFP during those difficult times
have exemplified the value of Honor by leading a life of personal dignity and self worthy
in time of peace or in war.
 3.4. Tradition of Solidarity – The strongest, most enduring and powerful military
tradition that bound the soldiers in oneness to the people they serve.

3.5. Tradition of Loyalty – The Filipino soldier has held the respect of the nation
by shedding blood and offering the supreme sacrifice in defense of the country.

Section 4. Military Customs – The following are some of the significant customs in the
AFP:

4.1. Salute – Men of arm have used some from of military salute as an exchange
of greeting since the earliest times.

4.2 Rank has its privileges – Whenever a choice is to be made, such as

selection of billets of quarters or electing means of transportation the option of selection
follows rank with senior given the privilege to select first.

4.3. Place of Honor – the place of honor is on the right. Accordingly, when a
junior walks, rides, or sit with a senior he takes position abreast and to the left of the
senior.

4.4. Use of the word Sir – the word “SIR” is used in military conversation by the
junior walks, rides, or sit with a senior he takes position abreast and to the left of the
senior.

ARTICLE VII – GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. Legal Force – This code of ethics shall be guided by the provisions of the
Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, article of War, Revised Penal Code. R.A
6713 (Ethical Standards of Public Officials and Employees) R.A 3019 (Anti –Graft
Practices Act), R.A. 6869 (Anti-Coup d’etat Act) and other special laws.

Section 2. Moral Force – All members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the
implementation of this code shall morally bound by the Divine Laws, Oath of Office, AFP
Customs and Traditions, AFP Code of Conduct.

SUMMARY

Gentlemen and Ladies

For the past few hours we were able to discuss the different articles and sections
of the AFP Code of Ethics as well as the different articles and sections of the AFP Code
of Ethics as well as the different terms that we used.

In particular, we were able to analyze the significance of this subject in our

military life.

Are there any clarification, questions regarding on our subject matter? If you
don’t have questions or clarifications, that ends our lecture and once again good day to
everybody.
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1401 (BENGUET) COMMUNITY DEFENSE CENTER, 14RCDG
ARMY RESERVE COMMAND, PHILIPPINE ARMY
Brgy Loakan Liwanag, Baguio City

HANDOUTS

DEFINITION OF TERMS:

1. Code of Ethics – is systematic and collection or digest of all the morale ethical
and legal principles and with members of an institutions, communism as
profession freely and publicly live themselves in achieve their common role duty
or purpose to society.

2. Value – is a quality of a person subject or action which as individual consistently

considers professes in words and reflects in his life style in fulfillment of response
to an Inner image/dream aspiration.

3. Preamble – The introduction that state the reason and intent of the code.

4. Professionalism – Expert application of knowledge and skills based on the

scientific body of principles and knowledge governed by this code ethics for
accomplishment of the AFP mission.

5. Public Trust and Respect – Confidence and credibility.

6. Nationality Territory – Geographical area belonging to our under jurisdiction of

the republic of the Philippines.

7. Constitutional Mandate – Refers to the power and role specified by the

constitution for AFP.

8. Sovereignty – Power autonomy and independence of a state.

9. National Authority – The completeness or individuals use and oneness of the

nation.

10. Civilian Authority – The power and authority of the elected president to
exercise command and control over all armed forces as commander in chief.

11. Chain of Command – The flow of authority from the commander in chief down
to the chief of staff AFP and to the lowest rank in hierarchy for effect control,
supervision and authority of command as mandate by the constitution.

12. Tradition – are inherited principles, standard and practices that serve as the
established guides for individuals or group. It is also accumulated experience and
deeds passed on from generation to generation both in memory and reality.
13. Custom – Are accepted practice realized through continued usage that take the
forces and effect of a command law.

PREAMBLE

We the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, imploring enlightenment from
Almighty God. In order to achieve and maintain a professional organization, worthy of
public trust and respect faithful to its constitutional mandate as the protector of the
people the sovereignty of the state, the democratic institutions and the integrity of the
national territory freely and collectively commit ourselves as our way of life to abide by
and adhere to the provision of this code of ethics which we hereby do ordain and
promulgate.

ARTICLE I – IDENTITY

Section 1. Constitutional Mandate – The AFP recognizes the Constitution of

the Republic as the legitimate expression of the people’s will.

Section 2. Organization and Chain of Command – The AFP duty created by

law as integral part of the Executive Branch of the Government.

Section 3. Commitment, Measures and Standards – The AFP shall maintain a

high level of credibility to gain the trust confidence and respect of the Filipino People. It
shall manifest a high level of competence and standard of performance in all its
undertakings.

ARTICLE II – AFP HISTORY

Section 1. Historical Perspective – The AFP identities itself with the Filipino
people’s historical struggle for freedom and justice and their vigilance against any
attempt to violate the country’s integrity and sovereignty.

Section 2. Lesson Learned from the Dark Pages of AFP History – The AFP
recognizes the resolves to correct, misdeeds of some of its members who sacrifice
national interest for individual gains, committed graft and corruption, perpetuated the III
effects of martial law, including the deteriorating effect of the AFP and national economy
caused by the unsuccessful coup attempts which betrayed the AFP’s tradition of ethical
and professional conduct.

ARTICLE III – AFP CREED AND STAND ON BASIC ISSUES

Section 1. The AFP Core Values – the profession of arms, noble calling,
demands from its members not only specialized knowledge and skill but also a distinct
lifestyle governed by commonly held belief-system containing non-negotiable enduring
core values of honor, loyalty, valor duty and solidarity.

WHERE THEREFORE EXPRESS THE FOLLOWING CREED:

1-1. We believe in honor as our crowning value as it is more precious than life
itself. It hallmark of our military conduct which implies our clear consciousness of
personnel dignity and worth. To us honor means truthfulness, sincerity, honesty,
uprightness, credibility and avoidance of deception, so that out written word may be
accepted without question.

1-2. We believe in inflicting loyalty – Our oath of office requires us to be loyal to

our nation and to obey the mandate to support and defend the constitution, we shall be
obedient to the duly constituted political order. We shall support the Chain of command
and obey lawful orders of those legally appointed over us.

1-3. We believe in valor as the power of strength, courage and ability to

overcome fear to carry-our our mission and to accomplish what seemingly impossible.
To us, valor goes beyond the physical dimension of boldness and endurance to pain
and hardships.

1-4. We believe in duty as the value of obedience and disciplined performance

despite difficulty and danger. To us duty is personal act of responsibility to
accomplishing all assigned task to the fullest one’s capabilities, meeting all our
willingness to sacrifice event it means giving up lives in defense of our country.
1-5. We believe in solidarity for it is consolidating and integrating value to which all of
us bind ourselves with the rest comrades-in-arms. With it, we reject divisive fraternal
organizations with the AFP.

Section 2. The AFP stand on basic Issues – The employment of the AFP in
may areas of national concern which lie beyond the traditional martial role of the
organization in the country and abroad has ushered in a lot of misunderstandings and
confusions not only in the mind of the soldier but also in that ordinary citizens. It is
therefore very necessary and important for the AFP to clearly define its stand on the
following issues.

2.1. The AFP organization – shall be so designed, structured, staffed and

manned as to be able to carry out its missions and functions effectively through the
optimum use of resources. It shall allow development and equipage of both active and
reserve forces.

2-2. Supremacy of Civilian Authority – The AFP shall uphold the supremacy of
the civilian authority over the mil. The President as Commander-in-Chief of all the
armed forces shall exercise command and control over the armed forces.

2-3. Chain of Command – The AFP shall follow the chain of command. Every
officer and soldier shall obey the lawful orders of his immediate officers. Anyone who
shall refuse or fail to carry out a lawful order from the military chain of command shall be
subject to military discipline.

2-4. Democracy – The AFP adheres to the principle of democracy that the
government is of the people, by the people and for the people. The real power and
authority in the governance of the nation among people base on justice.

2-5. Peace – Peace is a priceless gift to mankind which connotes freedom from
any hostilities such as political, social and economic ills. It is the tranquility. Orderliness
and harmony among people base on justice.

2-6. War – War is defined as the use of organized military force by a state to
achieve its ends against the physical opposition of a hostile state or states.

2-7. Human Rights – The AFP shall respect the inherent dignity of human being
and his inalienable rights as contained in the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”
and other declarations to which our country is a signatory. As such the AFP shall pledge
itself to protect and promote these rights.

ARTICLE – AFP MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. General Statement – The AFP members make the most important
asset of all the organizations’ resources. Efforts shall, therefore, be exerted to attract
only the best qualified and most deserving in order to maintain high standards set forth
in this code.

COMMISSIONED OFFICER

3-2. 1. Must be natural born citizen of good moral character, physically and
mentally fit, single and within the age bracket from 18 – 26 years of age.
3-2. 2. must be at least a high school graduate
3-2. 3. Must be attained an average IQ rating in the general military classification
test prepared and administered in accordance with AFP regulations.
3-2. 4. Must be of minimum height as set forth in AFP regulations.
ENLISTED PERSONNEL

1. Must be a natural born citizen

2. Must have earn at least 72 units in college or its equivalent
3. Must have attained an average IQ rating in the general military qualifications test
4. Must be of a minimum height as set forth in the AFP regulations.

ARTICLE V – MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM

Section 1. General Statement – The members of the AFP are public servants who are
oath-bound to fulfill the lofty mandate of the constitution. The peculiarity of military
service, which requires the right to bear arms, calls for a corresponding assurance of
professionalism from every military man.

Section 2. Professionalism – The expert application of specialized skills base on a

organized body of knowledge and in accordance with laws and Code of Ethics with the
highest degree of excellence in the accomplishment of mission.

Section 3. Standard of Military Professionalism – every member of the AFP shall

observe the following as guidelines of the discharge of their official duties.

3.1 Standard of Loyalty – All military personnel shall be loyal and true to the Republic
of the Philippines Constitution, the AFP and to the people at all times. They shall obey
the authorities and abide by laws, legal orders good morals, good costumes and
promote order and public safety.

3.2. Standard of Competence – All military personnel must posses the knowledge,
skill, physical attributes and character traits necessary for the adequate performance of
duty and accomplishment of mission.

3.3 Standard of Ethics – The military community is a part of a larger society – the
Filipino society. Hence, every soldier must observe and conformed to the accepted
principles of right conduct being observed in the society of which he is part

3.4 Standard of Morals – Man is rational being. Man is also a moral being who is given
the capacity to determine what is right and do it and what is wrong and avoid it.

Section 4. Unprofessional Acts – Behavior that fall short of the professional standard
set forth in this code are considered unprofessional acts.

4.1 Act of Disloyalty – acts or omissions betraying one’s faith, duty and commitment to
God country, people Constitutional government, AFP chain of command, unit and office
of its mission.

4.1 Acts of Incompetence – Refer to the lack of the required knowledge skills, special
attributes, and character traits necessary for the adequate performance of the duty and
accomplishment of mission.

Section 4.3 – Unethical Acts – Refer to all acts of omissions which deviate from
established and accepted ethical and moral standards of behavior and performance as
sort forth in this code.

Ex. Arrogance words, allowing any wrong doing or irregularity in the military
service, fornication-adultery, concubenage, homosexuality, engaging in vices
including out not limited executive gambling excessive drinking of liquor, use of
prohibited drugs.
Section 4.4 – Corrupt Act – All acts or omissions described and characterized as
crimes against public interest, public moral, property, chastity, civil status of persons,
and honor under the pertinent provision of the Revised Penal Code and those
specifically mentioned in Republic Acts Nos. 3019 and 6713 and other special penal
laws, including the Article of War.

Section 5 Penalties and Administrative Sanctions – The penalties for the foregoing
disloyal, incompetent, unethical and corrupt acts mentioned in this Code shall be those
which are provided in the Revised Penal Code, the Articles of War.

ARTICLE VI – AFP CUSTOM AND TRADITION

Section 1. General Statement – the importance of customs and traditions to the AFP
can not over-emphasized.
Section 2. Definition of Terms

2.1 Traditions – are inherited principles, standards and practices that serve as guide
for individuals or groups.
2.2 Customs – are accepted practices realized through continued usage that the take
the force and effect of a common law.

Section 3. Military Traditions – The following are the significant military traditions:

3.1 Tradition of Valor – The Filipino soldiers have epitomized valor during their
gallant defense of Tirad Pass, Battan, Corrigedor, and other countless battles against
foreign enemy forces.

3.2. Tradition of Duty – The Filipino soldier has exemplified himself throughout
history as a dedicated public servant who performed his tasks with a deep sense pf
responsibility and self-sacrifice by making himself available at all times whenever
situation demands.
3.3. Tradition of Honor – General Artemio Ricarte, the first recognized Captain
General, as well as the other founding fathers of the AFP during those difficult times
have exemplified the value of Honor by leading a life of personal dignity and self worthy
I time of peace or in war.

3.4. Tradition of Solidarity – The strongest, most enduring and powerful military
tradition that bound the soldiers in oneness to the people they serve.

3.5. Tradition of Loyalty – The Filipino solider has held the respect of the nation
by shedding blood and offering the supreme sacrifice in defense of the country.

Section 4. Military Customs – The following are some of the significant customs in the
AFP.

4.1. Salute – Men of arm have used some from of military salute as an exchange
of greeting since the earliest times.

4.2. Rank has its privileges – Whenever a choice is to made, such as selection
of billets of quarters or electing means of transportation the option of selection follows
rank with senior given the privilege to select first.

4.3. Place of Honor – the place of honor is on the right. Accordingly, when a
junior walks, rides, or sit with a senior he takes position abreast and to the left of the
senior.

4.4. Use of the word Sir – the word “SIR” is issued in military conversation by
the junior officer in addressing a senior, and by all soldier in addressing officers.
ARTICLE VII – GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. Legal Force – This code of Ethics shall be guided by the provisions of the
Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, article of War, Revised Penal Code. R.A
6713 (Ethical Standards of Public Officials and Employees) R.A 3019 (Anti-Graft
Practices Act), R.A. 6869 (Anti-Coup d’ etat Act) and other special laws.

Section 2. Moral Force – All members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the
timplementation of this code shall morally bound by the Divine Laws, Oath of Office,
AFP Customs and Traditions, AFP Code of Conduct.

***END***
QUESTIONAIRE

TEST I – TRUE OR FALSE (10 ITEMS)

WRITE T IF THE STATEMENT IS CORRECT AND F IT IS FALSE.

1. Preamble is the introduction that the states the reason and intent of the
code.

2. The AFP shall at all times up hold the supremacy of civilian authority
over
the military.

3. The Military leadership do not have the ability to influence the members
of.
organizations in the fulfillment of its role, obligations and functions.

4. The AFP should not follow the chain of command.

5. There are five core values in the AFP.

6. Code of Ethics is indeed to standardize and professionalize the AFP

7. Military Professionalism means all members of AFP must be at least

college graduates

8. The AFP shall be the people’s partner in national development and

progress

9. Tradition are inherited principle, standard and practices that serve as

the
established guides for individuals or group.

10. Constitutional mandate refers to the power and role specified by the
constitution for the AFP.

TEST II – MACHINE TYPE

Column A Column B

1. Expert Application of knowledge and A. Chain of Command

 skills based on the scientific body of
principled and knowledge.

2. Flow of authority from the CMDR in B. Custom

Chief down to the Chief of Staff of AFP
and to the lowest rank.

3. Accepted practices realized through continued C. National Territory

usage that that the force and effect of a command
law.

4. Power autonomy and independence of a state. D. Professionalism

5. Geographic area under the jurisdiction of the E. Sovereignty

Philippines.
 ANSWER KEY

TEST I – TRUE OR FALSE (10 ITEMS)

WRITE T IF THE STATEMENT IS CORRECT AND F IT IS FALSE.

T 1. Preamble is the introduction that the states the reason and intent of the code.

T 2. The AFP shall at all times up hold the supremacy of civilian authority over
the military

F 3. The Military leadership do not have the ability to influence the members of
organizations in the fulfillment of its role, obligations and functions.

F 4. The AFP should not follow the chain of command.

T 5. There are five core values in the AFP.

T 6. Code of Ethics is indeed to standardize and professionalize the AFP

F 7. Military Professionalism means all members of AFP must be at least

college graduate

T 8. The AFP shall be the people’s partner in national development and

progress.

T 9. Tradition are inherited principle, standard and practices that serve as the
established guides for individuals or group.

T 10. Constitutional mandate refers to the power and role specified by the
for the AFP.

TEST II – MACHINE TYPE

Column A Column B

D 1. Expert Application of knowledge and A. Chain of Command

skills based on the scientific body of
principled and knowledge.

A 2. Flow of authority from the CMDR in B. Custom

Chief down to the Chief of Staff of AFP
and to the lowest rank.

B 3. Accepted practices realized through continued C. National Territory

usage that that the force and effect of a command
law.

E 4. Power autonomy and independence of a state. D. Professionalism

C 5. Geographic area under the jurisdiction of the E. Sovereignty

Philippines.