HEADQUARTERS

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE & TACTICS

CAMIGUIN POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE ROTC UNIT
1005TH (MOR), CDC, 10RCDG, ARESCOM
Balbagon, Mambajao, Camiguin
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

LESSON PLAN-------------------------------------------- A

LESSON OUTLINE--------------------------------------- B

LESSON MANUSCRIPT--------------------------------- C

ADVANCE SHEET--------------------------------------- D

LESSON HANDOUT------------------------------------- E

QUESTIONNAIRE/ANSWER KEY------------------- F

SLIDE/TRANSPARENCY------------------------------- G
 A. LESSON PLAN

1. Lesson Title: Military Custom and Tradition

2. Lesson Objectives:

To provide knowledge by treasuring the deeds and its

impact on every Filipino. To understand the Military custom and
tradition, and to follow the traditional of Philippine army.

Tasks:
At the end of the presentation, cadets must be able
to:

a. Explain/discuss the military custom

b. Explain/Discuss the military tradition

Condition:

The cadets will be given lecture/discussion type of

presentation on the military custom and tradition

Standard: At least a written exercise will be obtained.

3. Presented to: CPSC – ROTCU cadets

4. Time Allotted: 1 Hour

5. Type of Presentation: Lecture/Discussion

6. Uniform: fatigue

7. Issue Materials: Lesson Handout

8. References: www.philarmy.com.ph

9. Training Requirements:

a. Additional Personnel: None

b. Classroom Requirements: White board/Black board, board
marker/chalk eraser, pointer
c. Instructional Aids: Slides/Transparencies

10. Training Equipment’s: Overhead Projector,

 B. LESSON OUTLINE

1. Lesson Title: Military custom and tradition

2. Introduction: (10 minutes)

a. Background of the subject

b. Motivation/Objective
c. Scope of the lesson
3. Body:

A. Explanation ( 80 minutes)
A. military custom

B. Military tradition

B. Application (10 minutes)

Call one or two cadets and ask “what are the significances of
the military custom and tradition to individual soldier and to the
AFP in general.

C. Examination (see annex f)

4. Review and Critique: (10 minutes)

a. Summary/Recapitulation
b. Classification of doubts
c. Concluding statement
 C. LESSON MANUSCRIPT

1. Lesson Title: Military custom and Tradition

2. Introduction:

Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen, today I will tackle all about
Military Custom and Tradition, but before I proceed to our
discussion let me introduce myself first. I’m CDT Maj Marie Paz B
Oclarit, 21years of existence. Taking up BSIT-Automotive II, and
recently living at Pandan, Mambajao, Camiguin. Sorry but Im
taken.

a. Background of the subject

In the Military Custom are regular, expected actions which help

maintain order and enforce military discipline. And Tradition is a
long established custom or belief that has been passed on from
one generation to another. In order to follow the rules and
regulation, to be proper the AFP custom and tradition.
 b. Motivation/Objective

Cadets, at the end of this lesson, you must be able to know and
understand that the Military custom and tradition is a part and
standard of armed forces of the Philippines Operation that being
process, and also you must to explain in your understanding of
the topics.

c. Scope of the Subject

A. military tradition

B. some of military traditions

C. military custom

D. significant of military custom

II. Military Traditions:

1. Traditions of Valor - The Filipino soldier has

epitomized valor during his gallant defense at Bataan and
Corregidor against the Japanese Forces. The late General
Douglas Macarthur paid tribute to Filipino Soldiery when he
proclaimed. “Give me 10,000 Filipino soldiers and I’ll conquer the
world”.

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 of responsibility and self-
sacrifice. H has made himself a distinct professional by devoting
24 hours a day to his job whenever the situation demanded.

3. Tradition of Honor - The founding fathers of the AFP as

well the nation have courageously demonstrated even in most
difficult times the value of honor by leading a life in peace or war
with personal dignity and self-worth. In history, they were known
for having treasured honor more than life itself when they
consistently offered the supreme sacrifice to win their freedom
and keep it by refusing to yield to the glitter of gold offered by
their former colonizers.
 4. Tradition of Solidarity - Unity is the strongest, most
enduring and powerful military tradition. It is distinction enjoyed
by every member of the AFP, who through thick and thin worked
together, and in the process, nourished pride and feeling of
belonging to the organization. It is the hidden ingredient that
bound him in oneness to the people he served. In every
endeavor that the Filipino soldier had undertaken, he always
worked as part of the team, an ally in the accomplishment of the
mission, and an indispensable partner of the people whose
support he treasured as vital in the attainment of national
objectives.

5. Tradition of Loyalty - The Filipino soldier has

traditionally held the respect of the nation by shedding much
blood and offering the supreme sacrifice in defense of the
country. He has consistently given his loyalty to the nation, the
Constitution, and also to his seniors, his peers and his juniors.
III. Military Customs:

The following are some of the significant customs in the

AFP.

1. Salute - Men of arms have used some form of military

salute as an exchange of greeting since the earliest times. It has
been preserved and its use continued in all modern armed forces,
which inherited their military traditions from the Age of Chivalry.
The method of rendering the salute has varied through the ages,
as it still varies in form among the armed forces for today.
Whatever the form it has taken it has always pertained to military
men, and its use definitely restricted to those in good standing.
In the Navy, saluting with the left hand is allowed when the right
hand is occupied with something or not available for the
execution of the same

2. Flag Raising Ceremony - The Philippine Flag symbolizes

our country and people. The Filipino Soldier honors the Flag by
raising it with the troops singing the National Anthem and to the
accompaniment of the band before the start of the official day’s
work to pledge that all his efforts for the day is dedicated to his
country and people.
 3. The Retreat Ceremony - In our service, it is known to
have been in use during the early days of the American
occupation. The sounds of the evening gun during a combined
ceremonial parade and retreat ceremony constitute one of the
most inspiring customs of the service. Military personnel in
camps of garrisons pause for a moment either to salute to the
Nation’s Flag or sing the National Anthem.

4. The Three Volleys Over Graves - This is a sign of

respect and gesture of farewell tendered to a departed comrade-
in-arms. IN the older days, they did it by throwing or casting
earth three (3) times upon the grave, calling the name of the
dead and saying “Farewell” three times.

5. The White Flag of Truce - A worldwide custom used to

signal the temporary cessation of hostilities between warring
parties.

6. The Wearing of Decoration - Military personnel, who

honorably earned decorations in the performance of duty,
displays them as part of the uniform during appropriate
occasions.
 7. The Raising of the Right Hand in Taking Oath - From
the earliest days, the taking of an oath for truth of statement or
testimony has been a solemn and serious matter accompanied by
ceremony. In essence, the taker of the oath calls upon his God
to bear witness that the truth would be told.

8. Courtesy of the Post - An officer of any of the armed

services visiting at a military post or one who resides in its vicinity
is often extended the “Courtesy of the Post” by the commanding
officer after the prescribed official call has been made. This may
include the privilege of accommodation at the Officer’s Club and
Officer’s Mess if the visit is of short duration and the privilege of
membership, if the stay in the vicinity is extended.

9. Presentation of Recruit to Colors - In most units, it is a

ceremony in which recruits are presented to the color for the
purpose of signifying acceptance and welcome into the
organization.

10. Farewell Tendered to a Departing Officer - Prior to the

Departure of an officer from his station on a change of
assignment, a reception, or other suitable unit function, is usually
given by the unit’s officers and ladies in honor of the departing
officer and his family. When pressure of work prohibits this
nicety, a “Happy Hour” or a simple get - together takes it place.
 11. Ceremony Tendered to a Retiree - This is tendered to a
military retiree in recognition of his long, faithful and honorable
service to the AFP.

12. Trumpet or Bugle Calls - Trumpet and Bugle Calls add

more distinction and excitement to the regimented life of military
personnel. As the day-to-day activities bore, the sounds of these
calls rejuvenate every system of his body to continue performing
the things as signaled by each call.

13. Courtesy Calls - The following are some of the

significant courtesy calls in the military:

a. An officer who has been detailed outside of an

organization and rejoining his major service or has been
reassigned to unit outside his Major Service customarily calls on
his Major Service Commander.

b. Upon arrival or prior to departure, officers from

overseas missions or foreign schooling pay a call to their
respective Major Service Commanders. It is also appropriate for
officers assuming foreign pots or coming back from such
assignments to call on the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of
National Defense.
 c. Officers assuming command positions or similar
key positions call on their immediate commanders, including
Major Service Commanders. They do the same prior to a transfer
or relief from duty.

d. Newly promoted officers customarily call on their

Major Service Commanders. This is usually done in groups of the
same rank.

In some cases, senior officers who are the subject of all

these calls may be extremely busy to attend or receive callers. It
is always a sign of courtesy and goodwill to have manifested an
intention to pay such a call.

14. Call of Newly Promoted Generals/Flag Officers - Officers

promoted to star ranks call on the Major Service Commander,
Chief of Staff, AFP and the Secretary of National Defense after
taking their oath of office before the Commander-in-Chief.

15. Calls on the Major Service Commanders are usually

accompanied by some form of arrival and departure honors.
16. New Year’s Call on the Commanding Officer - It has been an
invariable custom throughout the AFP that officers make a formal
call upon their Commander during New Year’s Day.

17. Happy Hour - This is a special form of unit officer

comradeship which had been developing and spreading in recent
years. When this is directed, officers gather at their local club for
a beer and conversation. Usually held on Fridays, the growing
customs calls for a light hearted jesting about the events of the
week, or airing a minor gripe, and blowing off a little steam, it
may also be a time to slip in a judicious request for a pass or
event to inquire about taking a leave. Behavior and activities
conform strictly to the moral and ethical standards set forth in
this Code.

18. Military Weddings - These customs are generally the

same for all faiths. They vary only as chaplains of the different
churches incorporate other procedures to add to their color and
tone.

19. Patronage of the Officer’s Club and EP’s Club Houses -

This custom enable officers and EP to spend their off-duty social
and recreational life in said centers.
 20. Ceremonies at Holiday Dinners - this is the practice on
Christmas and New Year’s Day, in which Commanding Officers
visit troops during meal time or prior to the serving of the meal.
The method varies rather widely.

21. Christmas Holiday Entertainment - This is another

practice on Christmas in which children of the organization are
given gifts and entertained. The Chaplain, Special Service Officer
or Ladies Club with the band present jointly organizes this.

22. Rank Has Its Privileges - Whenever a choice is to be

made, such selection of billets or quarters or electing means of
transportation, the option of section follow rank, with senior given
the privilege to select first.

23. Visiting the Sick - A military personnel who is sick in the

hospital is visited by available officers and enlisted personnel of
the unit in such number as may be permitted by the doctor or
surgeon in charge. An officer or soldier of his unit visits him in
order that his needs are attended to.

24. Survivor Assistance to Bereaved Family - When any

member of a unit dies, an officer is immediately designated by
the commanding officer to render every possible assistance to the
bereaved family. A similar courtesy may be tendered, if desired,
in the case of a death of a member of any personnel’s family.
 25. “I Wish” and “I Desire” Statement - When the
commanding officer states, “I wish,” or “I desire” rather than “I
order that you do such and such, this wish or desire has all the
force of a direct order. Place of Honor - The place of honor is on
the right. Accordingly, when a junior walks, rides, or sits with a
senior he takes position abreast and to the left of the senior, this
is akin to the deference, which a young man pays his elders.

26. Use of the Word “Sir” - The word “Sir” is used in

military conversation by the junior officer in addressing a
senior, and by

All solders in addressing officers. It precedes a report, a

query, and follows the answer of a question.
 SUMMARY

Gentlemen and Ladies

For the past few hours we were able to discuss the different
significances of the military tradition and custom, like military
tradition it is happened of early times and some of Persons that it
involve, example of some of military tradition, tradition of valor,
tradition of duty, tradition of honor, tradition of solidarity,
tradition of loyalty, it is all the symbol showing of love and
sacrificing an order to gaining the freedom of country, it is also
and historical event that was happened an times of armed forces
of the Philippines,

And the other one is military custom, are accepted practices

realized through continued usage that take the force and effect of
a Common Law. All significances is a part of military life it
showing discipline, love of job, respect and loyalty.

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

subject in our military life.

Is 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.
 D. ADVANCE SHEET

I. Title: Military custom and tradition

II. Lesson Objective:

Task:

a. Discuss the importance of military custom and tradition

b. Discuss the different kinds of custom and tradition

CONDITION: The Students must be given lectures.

STANDARD: At the end of the lecture the students are

expected to learn the Military custom and tradition.

IV. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Bring to class the issued hand-out

b. Examination will be given to student after the discussion.

 E. LESSON HANDOUTS

DEFINITION OF TERMS:

II. Military Traditions:

1. Traditions of Valor - The Filipino soldier has

epitomized valor during his gallant defense at Bataan and
Corregidor against the Japanese Forces. The late General
Douglas Macarthur paid tribute to Filipino Soldiery when he
proclaimed. “Give me 10,000 Filipino soldiers and I’ll conquer the
world”.

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 of responsibility and self-
sacrifice. H has made himself a distinct professional by devoting
24 hours a day to his job whenever the situation demanded.

3. Tradition of Honor - The founding fathers of the AFP as

well the nation have courageously demonstrated even in most
difficult times the value of honor by leading a life in peace or war
with personal dignity and self-worth. In history, they were known
for having treasured honor more than life itself when they
consistently offered the supreme sacrifice to win their freedom
and keep it by refusing to yield to the glitter of gold offered by
their former colonizers.

4. Tradition of Solidarity - Unity is the strongest, most

enduring and powerful military tradition. It is distinction enjoyed
by every member of the AFP, who through thick and thin worked
together, and in the process, nourished pride and feeling of
belonging to the organization. It is the hidden ingredient that
bound him in oneness to the people he served. In every
endeavor that the Filipino soldier had undertaken, he always
worked as part of the team, an ally in the accomplishment of the
mission, and an indispensable partner of the people whose
support he treasured as vital in the attainment of national
objectives.

5. Tradition of Loyalty - The Filipino soldier has

traditionally held the respect of the nation by shedding much
blood and offering the supreme sacrifice in defense of the
country. He has consistently given his loyalty to the nation, the
Constitution, and also to his seniors, his peers and his juniors.
III. Military Customs: The following are some of the
significant customs in the AFP.

1. Salute - Men of arms have used some form of military

salute as an exchange of greeting since the earliest times. It has
been preserved and its use continued in all modern armed forces,
which inherited their military traditions from the Age of Chivalry.
The method of rendering the salute has varied through the ages,
as it still varies in form among the armed forces for today.
Whatever the form it has taken it has always pertained to military
men, and its use definitely restricted to those in good standing.
In the Navy, saluting with the left hand is allowed when the right
hand is occupied with something or not available for the
execution of the same

2. Flag Raising Ceremony - The Philippine Flag symbolizes

our country and people. The Filipino Soldier honors the Flag by
raising it with the troops singing the National Anthem and to the
accompaniment of the band before the start of the official day’s
work to pledge that all his efforts for the day is dedicated to his
country and people.

3. The Retreat Ceremony - In our service, it is known to

have been in use during the early days of the American
occupation. The sounds of the evening gun during a combined
ceremonial parade and retreat ceremony constitute one of the
most inspiring customs of the service. Military personnel in
camps of garrisons pause for a moment either to salute to the
Nation’s Flag or sing the National Anthem.

4. The Three Volleys Over Graves - This is a sign of

respect and gesture of farewell tendered to a departed comrade-
in-arms. IN the older days, they did it by throwing or casting
earth three (3) times upon the grave, calling the name of the
dead and saying “Farewell” three times.

5. The White Flag of Truce - A worldwide custom used to

signal the temporary cessation of hostilities between warring
parties.

6. The Wearing of Decoration - Military personnel, who

honorably earned decorations in the performance of duty,
displays them as part of the uniform during appropriate
occasions.

7. The Raising of the Right Hand in Taking Oath - From

the earliest days, the taking of an oath for truth of statement or
testimony has been a solemn and serious matter accompanied by
ceremony. In essence, the taker of the oath calls upon his God
to bear witness that the truth would be told.
 8. Courtesy of the Post - An officer of any of the armed
services visiting at a military post or one who resides in its vicinity
is often extended the “Courtesy of the Post” by the commanding
officer after the prescribed official call has been made. This may
include the privilege of accommodation at the Officer’s Club and
Officer’s Mess if the visit is of short duration and the privilege of
membership, if the stay in the vicinity is extended.

9. Presentation of Recruit to Colors - In most units, it is a

ceremony in which recruits are presented to the color for the
purpose of signifying acceptance and welcome into the
organization.

10. Farewell Tendered to a Departing Officer - Prior to the

Departure of an officer from his station on a change of
assignment, a reception, or other suitable unit function, is usually
given by the unit’s officers and ladies in honor of the departing
officer and his family. When pressure of work prohibits this
nicety, a “Happy Hour” or a simple get - together takes it place.

11. Ceremony Tendered to a Retiree - This is tendered to a

military retiree in recognition of his long, faithful and honorable
service to the AFP.
 12. Trumpet or Bugle Calls - Trumpet and Bugle Calls add
more distinction and excitement to the regimented life of military
personnel. As the day-to-day activities bore, the sounds of these
calls rejuvenate every system of his body to continue performing
the things as signaled by each call.

13. Courtesy Calls - The following are some of the

significant courtesy calls in the military:

a. An officer who has been detailed outside of an

organization and rejoining his major service or has been
reassigned to unit outside his Major Service customarily calls on
his Major Service Commander.

b. Upon arrival or prior to departure, officers from

overseas missions or foreign schooling pay a call to their
respective Major Service Commanders. It is also appropriate for
officers assuming foreign pots or coming back from such
assignments to call on the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of
National Defense.

c. Officers assuming command positions or similar

key positions call on their immediate commanders, including
Major Service Commanders. They do the same prior to a transfer
or relief from duty.
 d. Newly promoted officers customarily call on their
Major Service Commanders. This is usually done in groups of the
same rank.

In some cases, senior officers who are the subject of all

these calls may be extremely busy to attend or receive callers. It
is always a sign of courtesy and goodwill to have manifested an
intention to pay such a call.

14. Call of Newly Promoted Generals/Flag Officers - Officers

promoted to star ranks call on the Major Service Commander,
Chief of Staff, AFP and the Secretary of National Defense after
taking their oath of office before the Commander-in-Chief.

15. Calls on the Major Service Commanders are usually

accompanied by some form of arrival and departure honors.

16. New Year’s Call on the Commanding Officer - It has been an

invariable custom throughout the AFP that officers make a formal
call upon their Commander during New Year’s Day.

17. Happy Hour - This is a special form of unit officer

comradeship which had been developing and spreading in recent
years. When this is directed, officers gather at their local club for
a beer and conversation. Usually held on Fridays, the growing
customs calls for a light hearted jesting about the events of the
week, or airing a minor gripe, and blowing off a little steam, it
may also be a time to slip in a judicious request for a pass or
event to inquire about taking a leave. Behavior and activities
conform strictly to the moral and ethical standards set forth in
this Code.

18. Military Weddings - These customs are generally the

same for all faiths. They vary only as chaplains of the different
churches incorporate other procedures to add to their color and
tone.

19. Patronage of the Officer’s Club and EP’s Club Houses -

This custom enable officers and EP to spend their off-duty social
and recreational life in said centers.

20. Ceremonies at Holiday Dinners - this is the practice on

Christmas and New Year’s Day, in which Commanding Officers
visit troops during meal time or prior to the serving of the meal.
The method varies rather widely.
 21. Christmas Holiday Entertainment - This is another
practice on Christmas in which children of the organization are
given gifts and entertained. The Chaplain, Special Service Officer
or Ladies Club with the band present jointly organizes this.

22. Rank Has Its Privileges - Whenever a choice is to be

made, such selection of billets or quarters or electing means of
transportation, the option of section follow rank, with senior given
the privilege to select first.

23. Visiting the Sick - A military personnel who is sick in the

hospital is visited by available officers and enlisted personnel of
the unit in such number as may be permitted by the doctor or
surgeon in charge. An officer or soldier of his unit visits him in
order that his needs are attended to.

24. Survivor Assistance to Bereaved Family - When any

member of a unit dies, an officer is immediately designated by
the commanding officer to render every possible assistance to the
bereaved family. A similar courtesy may be tendered, if desired,
in the case of a death of a member of any personnel’s family.

25. “I Wish” and “I Desire” Statement - When the

commanding officer states, “I wish,” or “I desire” rather than “I
order that you do such and such, this wish or desire has all the
force of a direct order. Place of Honor - The place of honor is on
the right. Accordingly, when a junior walks, rides, or sits with a
senior he takes position abreast and to the left of the senior, this
is akin to the deference, which a young man pays his elders.

26. Use of the Word “Sir” - The word “Sir” is used in

military conversation by the junior officer in addressing a
senior, and by

All solders in addressing officers. It precedes a report, a

query, and follows the answer of a question.
 F. QUESTIONAIRE

TEST I – TRUE OR FALSE (10 ITEMS)

Write T if the statement is correct and F if it is false.

1. The late General Douglas Macarthur paid tribute to

Filipino Soldier when he proclaimed. “Give me 10,000 Filipino
soldiers and I’ll conquer the world.

2. The White Flag of Truce - A worldwide custom used

to signal the temporary cessation of hostilities between warring
parties.

3. Patronage of the Officer’s Club and EP’s Club Houses

- This custom enable officers and EP to spend their off-duty social
and recreational life in said centers.

4. The word “Sir” is not used in military conversation by

the junior officer in addressing a senior, and by all solders in
addressing officers. It precedes a report, a query, and follows
the answer of a question.

5. An officer or soldier of his unit visits him in order

that his needs are attended to.

6. Behavior and activities conform strictly to the moral

and ethical standards set forth in this Code.

7. Trumpet and Bugle Calls are less distinction and

excitement to the regimented life of military personnel.
 8. The Filipino soldier has traditionally held the
disrespect of the nation by shedding much blood and offering the
supreme sacrifice in defense of the country.

9. A similar courtesy may be tendered, if desired, in the

case of a death of a member of any personnel’s family.

10. Military personnel in camps of garrisons pause for a

moment either to salute to the Nation’s Flag or sing the National
Anthem.
 ANSWER KEY

1. T

2. T

3. T

4. F

5. T

6. T

7. F

8. F

9. T

10. T
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