MILITARY COURTESY

and
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.
► 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 responsibilities
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, for tasks well done serve to
strengthen the disciplinary bonds which bind together the smooth functioning team.
 OVERVIEW
• 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 AND DISCIPLINE
• GUN SALUTE TO VIP
 MILITARY DISCIPLINE
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.

MILITARY COURTESY
• 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.

SALUTE
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.`
RULES OF RENDERING HAND SALUTE
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.
 WHEN NOT TO SALUTE
1. While at work, in case the officer calls for a soldier who is not 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.

REPORTING TO AN OFFICER
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
officer and enter when told to do so.

Upon entering, he halts at about two paces from the officer, salute
and say, “ SIR SGT … REPORTING FOR INSTRUCTIONS SIR”.
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 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.

4. In reporting for pay, a soldier reporting for pay answers “HERE” when his time is called, approaches, salute
the officer paying. He picks up and counts his money and leaves without saluting.
OTHER COURTESIES TO INDIVIDUAL
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 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.
HONOR TO THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OR THE COLOR
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 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 if any but do not salute.
DISPLAYED AND SALUTE THE FLAG

• 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.

• 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
morning 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.
f. During the funeral – loaded to vehicle (feet) – tomb (head)
GUN SALUTE TO VIP
ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

PRESIDENT 21 21
EX PRESIDENT 21 21
V-PRESIDENT 19 19
DEFENSE SEC
CABINET MEM
CHIEF OF STAFF 19 19
FORMER CS 19 19
LT GENERAL 15 15
MAJ GENERAL 13
BRIG GENERAL 11
WHEN IN DOUBT,

SALUTE!