MILITARY

COURTESY &
DISCIPLINE
DEFINITION OF TERMS
RULES OF RENDERING HAND
SALUTE
WHEN NOT TO SALUTE
REPORTING TO AN OFFICER

OTHER COURTESIES TO
INDIVIDUALS
 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

it is executed by raising the

right hand smartly until the tip of the
forefinger touches the front brim of
the headgear when covered.
1. The salute is required inside and
outside military installations during
on and off office hours.
2. Persons Entitled to Salute
 A commissioned Officer of the AFP both
male and female.
 Commissioned Officers of friendly
nations when they are recognized as such.
3. The salute is rendered at a
distance of about 6 paces from the
person saluted and at a recognition
distance that is about 10 paces.
4. The salute must be returned by
those entitled to it.
It is not rendered when running but at
a halt or walk.
Never salute with cigarette or pipe in
mouth.
Salute is exchanged whether
individuals are covered or uncovered.
5. The salute is rendered once if the
senior remains in the immediate
vicinity and no conversation takes
place.

If a conversation takes place, the

junior again salutes the senior when
they part from each other.
1. While at work, in case the officer calls
for a soldier who is not working, the
soldier stops working, approaches and
salute him/her and again when they part
from each other.

2. When carrying articles with hands or

being so occupied as to make saluting
impractical.
3. Standing at a horse or leading a horse.

4. In case of doubt due to absence of

specific instructions, the salute is
rendered.
 The salute is rendered by a
junior when reporting to a
senior, he also salutes before
leaving.
1. In Reporting indoors
without arms, a soldier
removes his headgear,
knock at the door of the
office of the officer, &
enter when told to do so.
Upon entering, he halts at
about two paces from the
officer & salute & say, “Sir
Sgt so and so reporting for
instructions. The salute is
maintained until he
completes his report, and
the officer has returned
salute.
2. In Reporting indoors
under arms, The procedure
or reporting is the same as
above except that the
soldier remains covered
and if carrying a rifle, the
soldier carries it and
salute.
3. In Reporting outdoors, The
procedure or reporting outdoors
is the same as discussed above,
except that the headgear is not
removed. If with a firearm, the
rifle should be carried at trail at
the right shoulder. The hand
salute is given as the case may
be.
1. When an officer enters a room or tent,
officers junior to him and enlisted men
present will uncover (if unarmed) and stand
at attention until the officer directs
otherwise or leaves the room. When more
than one individual are present, the first one
who recognize the officer will command
“Attention” or “Tzun” loud enough to be
heard by everybody present.
2. When an officer enters a room or tent
used as office, workshop, or recreation
room, those at work or at play are not
required to come to attention unless
addressed by the officers.

3. When accompanying a senior, a junior

walks or rides on his left, except when
accompanying a senior during inspection.
4. When entering the car or small boat, the
junior goes in first and others follow in the
inverse order or rank. In getting off, the
senior goes out first.
A. Outdoors - Whenever
and wherever the National
Anthem or to the Colors is
played, military personnel not
in formation must observe the
following:
1. At the note of the music all
personnel present will face the music,
stand at attention and render the
prescribed salute, the salute are
retained until the last note of the
music.
2. An individual leading or standing on
horse will stand at attention but does not
salute.
3. Vehicles in motion will be brought to
a halt. Persons riding in a passenger car
or a motorcycle will dismount and salute
as described earlier.

4. The above respect to the national color

is rendered to the National Anthem or
Color of friendly Nations.
B. Indoors - When the
National Anthem is played
officers and men will stand at
attention and face the flag and
salute.
1. The Philippine Flag represent our
nation and should be given a place of
honor.

The National Flag is never dipped for

salute, nor it is permitted touch the
ground. It is not used as a costume,
dress, or a drapery. No lettering of
object should be placed on it.
2. Flag is displayed in the following
manner:

a. When hoisted at the flagpole, it should be

hoisted fully to the top of the pole; blue part
above. During mourning, the flag is raised
at the half mast.
b. When the national flag is displayed with
another flag, whether they are standing side
by side or with their staffs crossed, the
national flag is at the right side, the blue part
up.
c. When placed in vertical manner, the
triangle is up, the blue color at the right.

d. When displayed in horizontal position,

the triangle is at the right side, with blue part
above.
e. When displayed over the casket, the
triangle is in the direction of the head of the
cadaver, with blue part on the right.
WHEN IN DOUBT,
SALUTE!