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COURTESY &
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. Military discipline is
an extension and specialized application of the discipline which
demands habitual but reasoned obedience that preserves initiative
and functions unfalteringly even in the absence of the commander.
Discipline is created within a command by instilling a sense of
confidence and responsibility in each individual.
Discipline demands correct performance of duty.
The need for discipline is best inculcated in an
individual by appealing to his sense of reason. In
a few instances where appeal to reason fail, the
use of punishment is effective in causing the
recalcitrant individual to conform and perhaps
appreciate the need for discipline.
Coordination and earned praise from
senior to his subordinate, either
individually or collectively, for tasks well
done serve to strengthen the disciplinary
bonds which bind together the smooth
functioning team.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
RULES OF RENDERING HAND
SALUTE
WHEN NOT TO SALUTE
REPORTING TO AN OFFICER
OTHER COURTESIES TO
INDIVIDUALS
HONOR TO THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
OR THE COLOR
TRUMPET CALLS
RELATION OF COURTESY &
DISCIPLINE
GUN SALUTE TO VIP
is that mental attitude and state
of training which renders obedience
and proper conduct instinctive in all
conditions.
respect for and loyalty to
properly constituted authority
smartness of appearance and
action
is the extension or manifestation
for others.
recognition of the responsibility
and authority of a senior’s position
that extends to a junior as the
essential part that the latter plays
as a member of the military team.
most important form of military
courtesy