CODE OF ETHICS

CODE OF ETHICS

Instructor: LSU PAF-ROTC Officers

Date: 27 October 2012
 Learning Objective

AT THE END OF THE SUBJECT, THE

STUDENTS SHALL KNOW &
FAMILLIARIZE THE AFP CODE OF
ETHICS.
 SCOPE OF PRESENTATION

I. THE PROFESSION OF ARMS

II. PREAMBLE
III. THE AFP CORE VALUES
IV. MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM
I. PROFESSION OF ARMS
 GOD

PROFESSION
OF ARMS SERVE COUNTRY
(soldier)

PEOPLE
 COMFORT
COMFORTOF
OFHOMES
HOMES

SOLDIERY SACRIFICE

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OFLOVED
LOVED
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 HARDSHIP

any
SOLDIER DISCIPLINE PAINS situation

PRESSURES
 INTEGRITY VALUES
SOLDIER PROTECTS ADHERE NORMS
STANDARDS
REPUTATION
 PROFESSIONALISM
IN SOLDIERY

When a man decides to be a soldier, he

knowingly, voluntarily and with full consent
forfeits certain personal rights and privileges
which other men who are not soldiers may
legitimately possess and enjoy. Thus, he
waives his right to certain restrictions, and
accepts certain duties and responsibilities for
the successful accomplishment of the unit’s
mission. He does his job with the highest
degree of excellence and exerts extra efforts,
if need be. He always give his best shot.
Should he break his code of conduct/AFP
Code of Ethics, he disgraces not only himself
but also the entire Armed Forces.
 The AFP Constitutional Mandate

XXX. The AFP is the protector of the

people and the state. Its goal is to
secure the sovereignty of the state and
the integrity of the national territory.

(sec. 3. Art II. Constitution)

 II. PREAMBLE

WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE AFP IMPLORING ENLIGHTENMENT FROM

ALMIGHTY GOD, IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION, WORHTY 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 PROVISIONS OF THIS
CODE OF ETHICS WHICH WE HEREBY DO ORDAIN AND PROMULGATE.
 The preamble briefly
provides the reasons for
promulgating the Code of
Ethics. It states simply the
identity, aspirations, vision,
mission and commitment of
the AFP.
 PREAMBLE

WE, the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines,

IDENTITY imploring enlightenment from Almighty God.

ASPIRATION In order to achieve and maintain a professional organization.

VISION Worthy of public trust and respect.

Faithful to its constitutional mandate as the protector of the

MISSION 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 provisions of this CODE OF
COMMITMENT
ETHICS which we hereby do ordain
and promulgate.
III. AFP CORE VALUES

HONOR

DUTY SOLIDARITY LOYALTY

VALOR
 HONOR
The hallmark of military conduct.
The crowning value of professionalism…
more precious than life itself.

1. Dignity – consciousness of personal worth

2. Integrity – do not lie, cheat and steal
3. Reputation – maintain and improve good
reputation
 HONOR
WE BELIEVE IN HONOR AS
OUR CROWNING VALUE AS
IT IS MORE PRECIOUS THAN
LIFE ITSELF.
 What is Loyalty?
If you work for a man in a heavens
name, work for him, speak well of him &
standby the institution he represents.
Remember an ounce of loyalty is worth, a
pound of cleverness, if you growl, condemn
and eternally find fault, why resign your
position and when your outside damn to your
heart but as long as your part of this
institution, do not condemn it. If you do the
first high wind, it will blow you away and
probably you will never know why?
 LOYALTY
Requires us to be loyal to our
country, to support and defend the
Constitution, the Chain of Command.
Obeying all lawful orders of those
legally appointed over us. Loyalty
must be addressed to GOD,
COUNTRY, PEOPLE and UNIT.
 LOYALTY
WE BELIEVE IN UNFLINCHING
LOYALTY. OUR OATH OF
OFFICE REQUIRES US TO BE
LOYAL TO OUR NATION AND TO
OBEY THE MANDATE TO
SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTION.
 VALOR
Power and strength, courage and ability to over
come fear to carry out our mission, to accomplish
what is seemingly impossible.

1. Moral Courage – stand for what is right and

persist to make it difficult for friends, superiors and
comrades alike to do the wrong thing.

2. Serenity – composure, calmness and

presence of mind in the heat of battle.

3. Benevolence – for those in distress, the weak

and vanquished.

4. Courtesy – politeness at all times as our

expression of self-respect and respect for others.
 VALOR
WE BELIEVE IN VALOR AS THE
POWER AND STRENGTH,
COURAGE,FEAR AND ABILITY TO
OVERCOME FEAR AND TO CARRY-
OUT OUR MISSION AND TO
ACCOMPLISH WHAT IS SEEMINGLY
IMPOSSIBLE.
 DUTY
Obedience and disciplined performance despite
difficulty and danger. . .accomplishing all assigned
tasks to the fullest of one’s capabilities.
1. Sense of Responsibility – Acceptance of
responsibility for our actions and of those under us.
2. Selfless Service – the welfare and accomplishment
of the mission comes ahead of our personal desires.
3. Competence – taking opportunities to improve
ourselves.
4. Supreme Sacrifice – giving up our lives in defense
of our country.
 DUTY
WE BELIEVE IN DUTY AS
THE VALUE OF OBEDIENCE
AND DISCIPLINED
PERFORMANCE DESPITE
DIFFICULTY AND DANGER.
 SOLIDARITY
The consolidating and integrating
value to which all of us bind ourselves
with the rest of our comrades at arms.

1. Esprit-de-Corps – Working with

others willingly and wholeheartedly to
accomplish the mission. (cooperation)

2. Team Work – Team spirit in

action.
 SOLIDARITY
WE BELIEVE IN SOLIDARITY
FOR IT IS THE CONSOLIDATING
AND INTEGRATING VALUE TO
WHICH ALL OF US BIND
OURSELVES WITH THE REST OF
OUR COMRADES-IN-ARMS.
IV. PROFESSIONALISM
The expert application of
specialized skills based on an
organized body of knowledge and in
accordance with the Code of Ethics
with the highest degree of
excellence in the accomplishment of
the mission.
PROFESSION – An occupation and personal
commitment to serve the public the common good. They are
paid by the public hence, they maintain high standards of
conduct and achievement.

PROFESSIONAL – One who earns a noble living

and abides by the Code of Ethics of his occupation.

He is a man of excellence: law-abiding , morally

upright and trustworthy.
HOW COULD YOU BE CONSIDERED
AS A PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER?
As you wear that uniform, keep in
mind that it carries with it an inherent
responsibility to act and behave according
to the norms and standards of soldiery.
When in civilian attire with our friends or
families strolling in the mall or dining out,
let us always act and behave according to
the socially accepted conduct and behavior
of the society wherein we are a part of it.
 THE PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER
S – SOLIDARITY
Unity; Teamwork; Esprit d’ Corps.

O – OFFICER
Public officers act with honesty; patriotism; efficiency.
L – LOYALTY
Fidelity to an oath or vow; the duly constituted authority;
observance of Chain of Command.

D – DUTY
Selfless service; accomplishing assigned task with excellence;
improving one’s self.

I – INTEGRITY
Adherence to moral values.

E – ETHICS
Right conduct and behavior.

R – RECTITUDE
The quality or state of being righteous, goodness and upright.
 THE PROFESSION OF ARMS
IS THE EMBODIMENT OF MEN
* WHO ARE PROTECTORS OF THE PEOPLE, THE ENVIRONMENT
AND THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATE;
* WHO PERFORMS THEIR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITH
EXCELLENCE;
* WHO CANNOT BE BRIBED;
* WHO DO NOT ENGAGE IN EXTRA MARITAL AFFAIRS;
* WHO DO NOT MISUSE AND MISAPPROPRIATE RESOURCES AND
FUNDS ENTRUSTED TO THEM;
* WHO SET BY EXAMPLE AND LIVE MODEST LIFESTYLE;
* WHO PRACTICE DAILY THE PROVISIONS OF THE AFP CODE OF
ETHICS AS A “WAY OF LIFE”.

ARE YOU ONE OF THEM?

 SUMMARY
I. THE PROFESSION OF ARMS
II. PREAMBLE
III. THE AFP CORE VALUES
IV. MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM