2. Courtesy DefinedCourtesy Defined
The expression or manifestation ofThe expression or manifestation of
consideration for the rights of others.consideration for the rights of others.
More than merely obeying the forms ofMore than merely obeying the forms of
polite conduct.polite conduct.
The kind of virtue expected of allThe kind of virtue expected of all
individuals be it in the military or inindividuals be it in the military or in
civilian life.civilian life.
It is a deep-rooted spirit of friendlinessIt is a deep-rooted spirit of friendliness
3. mutual respect.mutual respect.
Just like loyalty, in the military,Just like loyalty, in the military,
courtesy works both ways; a juniorcourtesy works both ways; a junior
officer is courteous and obedient toofficer is courteous and obedient to
his senior, but the senior is alsohis senior, but the senior is also
considerate and respectful of hisconsiderate and respectful of his
junior.junior.
We act with courtesy toward ourWe act with courtesy toward our
senior/elders because we recognizesenior/elders because we recognize
their authority and responsibility.their authority and responsibility.
4. Likewise, the senior must show equalLikewise, the senior must show equal
courtesy, recognizing the essential rolecourtesy, recognizing the essential role
that the junior plays as a member of athat the junior plays as a member of a
team.team.
Discipline and courtesy are twoDiscipline and courtesy are two
inseparable virtues of people working ininseparable virtues of people working in
the military, for these are integral parts ofthe military, for these are integral parts of
the soldier’s personality.the soldier’s personality.
These ingredients, if religiously practisedThese ingredients, if religiously practised
in the individual’s day to day activities,in the individual’s day to day activities,
will indeed foster success in thewill indeed foster success in the
undertakings of the organization whereundertakings of the organization where
5. he/she is involved.he/she is involved.
In the military, courtesy is displayed by:In the military, courtesy is displayed by:
- Proper execution of salute- Proper execution of salute
- Standing at attention during- Standing at attention during
ceremoniesceremonies
- Observing proper decorum and- Observing proper decorum and
protocolprotocol
- Answering superiors with due respect- Answering superiors with due respect
- Giving briefings and making official- Giving briefings and making official
callscalls
6. The SaluteThe Salute
The most important manifestation of allThe most important manifestation of all
military courtesies is the salute.military courtesies is the salute.
In the military establishments, the saluteIn the military establishments, the salute
is mostly used and it distinguishes theis mostly used and it distinguishes the
military man/woman in its execution.military man/woman in its execution.
Salute indicates pride in himself/herselfSalute indicates pride in himself/herself
and his/her unit and thus enhances theand his/her unit and thus enhances the
building up of confidence in his/herbuilding up of confidence in his/her
7. ability to perform his/her assigned dutiesability to perform his/her assigned duties
well, even without being told to do so.well, even without being told to do so.
How to SaluteHow to Salute
From the position of attention or ifFrom the position of attention or if
walking from an erect position, raise thewalking from an erect position, raise the
right hand smartly until the tip of theright hand smartly until the tip of the
forefinger touches the lower part of theforefinger touches the lower part of the
headgear, forearm inclined at 45headgear, forearm inclined at 45
degrees, hand and wrist at straight line,degrees, hand and wrist at straight line,
palm slightly inward, thumb and fingerspalm slightly inward, thumb and fingers
extended and joined.extended and joined.
8. Rules in Rendering theRules in Rendering the
Hand SaluteHand Salute
The salute is required on and offThe salute is required on and off
military installations during andmilitary installations during and
outside office hours.outside office hours.
Persons entitled to the salute:Persons entitled to the salute:
- All commissioned officers of the AFP,- All commissioned officers of the AFP,
both male and female.both male and female.
- Commissioned officers of friendly- Commissioned officers of friendly
nations when they are recognized asnations when they are recognized as
9. - Officers of the Coast Guard and- Officers of the Coast Guard and
Geodetic Survey and the Public HealthGeodetic Survey and the Public Health
Service when they are serving with theService when they are serving with the
AFP.AFP.
- All civilians who are entitled by reason- All civilians who are entitled by reason
of position, to gun salute or otherof position, to gun salute or other
honors, are also entitled by custom tohonors, are also entitled by custom to
salute.salute.
Salute is rendered at a distance ofSalute is rendered at a distance of
about six (6) paces from the personabout six (6) paces from the person
saluted, orsaluted, or
10. at a recognizable distance of thirtyat a recognizable distance of thirty
(30)(30) paces.paces.
The salute must be returned by thoseThe salute must be returned by those
entitled to itentitled to it..
- It is not rendered when running but at- It is not rendered when running but at
halt or walk.halt or walk.
- Never salute with cigarette, cigar or- Never salute with cigarette, cigar or
pipe in the mouth.pipe in the mouth.
- The salute should not be executed in a- The salute should not be executed in a
haphazard or perfunctory manner.haphazard or perfunctory manner.
11. - Salutes are exchanged whether- Salutes are exchanged whether
individuals are covered or uncovered.individuals are covered or uncovered.
The salute is rendered but onceThe salute is rendered but once ––
- If the senior remains in the immediate- If the senior remains in the immediate
vicinity and no conversation takesvicinity and no conversation takes
place.place.
- If a conversation occurs, the junior- If a conversation occurs, the junior
again salutes when they part from eachagain salutes when they part from each
other.other.
In making reports, the personIn making reports, the person
reporting salutes first regardless ofreporting salutes first regardless of
12. rank.rank. An example of this case is when aAn example of this case is when a
unit commander is reporting to theunit commander is reporting to the
adjutant during a ceremony.adjutant during a ceremony.
In cases not mentioned above orIn cases not mentioned above or
when there is doubt –when there is doubt – whether or not towhether or not to
salute, it is safe or preferably to render asalute, it is safe or preferably to render a
salute.salute.
When to Salute:When to Salute:
When meeting a senior officerWhen meeting a senior officer
13. When the National Color passes by.When the National Color passes by.
When the National Anthem is beingWhen the National Anthem is being
played.played.
When reporting.When reporting.
After conversing with an officer.After conversing with an officer.
When not to Salute:When not to Salute:
When standing near or leading a horse.When standing near or leading a horse.
When indoors, except when reporting.When indoors, except when reporting.
When at work.When at work.
When driving or riding in a fast movingWhen driving or riding in a fast moving
vehicle.vehicle.
14. When in a recreational hall, making theWhen in a recreational hall, making the
salute inappropriate.salute inappropriate.
When engaged in actual games andWhen engaged in actual games and
athletic competition.athletic competition.
When meeting a prisoner of war.When meeting a prisoner of war.
When both hands are so occupied as toWhen both hands are so occupied as to
make saluting impractical.make saluting impractical.
When in a public conveyance –When in a public conveyance –
especially if in crowded places.especially if in crowded places.
When in rank – as if you are part of aWhen in rank – as if you are part of a
formation.formation.
15. It is a mistake in salutingIt is a mistake in saluting
when:when:
Bowing the head as the salute is given.Bowing the head as the salute is given.
Bringing the heads down before theBringing the heads down before the
acknowledgement.acknowledgement.
Holding the arms awkwardly high orHolding the arms awkwardly high or
letting it sag to low.letting it sag to low.
Saluting while in double time.Saluting while in double time.
Avoiding the gaze of the person beingAvoiding the gaze of the person being
saluted.saluted.
16. Saluting with cigar/cigarette or pipe in theSaluting with cigar/cigarette or pipe in the
mouth.mouth.
Saluting when chewing gum or candy inSaluting when chewing gum or candy in
the mouth.the mouth.
Definition of Terms:Definition of Terms:
Outdoors –Outdoors – is construed to include suchis construed to include such
buildings as drill halls, gymnasiums andbuildings as drill halls, gymnasiums and
other roofed enclosures used for drill orother roofed enclosures used for drill or
exercise of troops. Theaters, coveredexercise of troops. Theaters, covered
walks and other shelters open on thewalks and other shelters open on the
17. sides are also considered as outdoors.sides are also considered as outdoors.
Indoors –Indoors – includes offices, hallways,includes offices, hallways,
kitchen, orderly rooms, recreation halls,kitchen, orderly rooms, recreation halls,
washrooms and quarters.washrooms and quarters.
Under arms –Under arms – means carrying of arms ormeans carrying of arms or
having attached to the person by sling,having attached to the person by sling,
holster or other means. In the absenceholster or other means. In the absence
of arms the wearing of cartridge belts,of arms the wearing of cartridge belts,
pistol holster, or automatic rifle belts arepistol holster, or automatic rifle belts are
also means under arms.also means under arms.
Courtesy Call –Courtesy Call – is a military custom oris a military custom or
18. practice whereby a newly reported officerpractice whereby a newly reported officer
or enlisted personnel makes an officialor enlisted personnel makes an official
visit to his immediate commander.visit to his immediate commander.
Reporting to an Officer:Reporting to an Officer:
The salute is rendered by a junior officerThe salute is rendered by a junior officer
when reporting to a senior officer. Hewhen reporting to a senior officer. He
also salutes before leaving.also salutes before leaving.
Reporting indoors without armsReporting indoors without arms ––
- A soldier removes his headgear,- A soldier removes his headgear,
knocks at the door of the office, andknocks at the door of the office, and
19. enters when told to do so.enters when told to do so.
- Upon entering, he halts at about two- Upon entering, he halts at about two
paces from the officer and salutes andpaces from the officer and salutes and
sayssays “Sir, Pvt Cruz reports to the“Sir, Pvt Cruz reports to the
Company Commander”.Company Commander”.
-- The salute is retained until heThe salute is retained until he
completes his report and the officer hascompletes his report and the officer has
returned his salute.returned his salute.
- When the business is completed, the- When the business is completed, the
soldier salutes, executes about facesoldier salutes, executes about face
and leaves the office.and leaves the office.
20. Reporting Indoors Under Arms –Reporting Indoors Under Arms – thethe
procedure in reporting is the same asprocedure in reporting is the same as
discussed above except that the soldierdiscussed above except that the soldier
remains covered. If carrying a rifle, theremains covered. If carrying a rifle, the
soldier carries it and salutes at trail arms.soldier carries it and salutes at trail arms.
Otherwise the hand salute is given.Otherwise the hand salute is given.
Reporting Outdoors –Reporting Outdoors – the procedure ofthe procedure of
reporting to an officer outdoors is thereporting to an officer outdoors is the
same as discussed above except that thesame as discussed above except that the
headgear is not removed. The rifleheadgear is not removed. The rifle
should be carried at trail or rightshould be carried at trail or right
shoulder. The hand salute or rifle saluteshoulder. The hand salute or rifle salute
21. is given as the case may be.is given as the case may be.
Reporting for Pay –Reporting for Pay – A soldier reportingA soldier reporting
for pay answers “here” when his name isfor pay answers “here” when his name is
called, approaches and salutes thecalled, approaches and salutes the
officer paying. He picks up and countsofficer paying. He picks up and counts
his money and leaves without saluting.his money and leaves without saluting.
The officer does not return his salute.The officer does not return his salute.
22. Other Courtesies toOther Courtesies to
Individuals:Individuals:
When an officer enters a room or tentWhen an officer enters a room or tent
– Officers junior to him and enlisted men– Officers junior to him and enlisted men
present will uncover (if unarmed) andpresent will uncover (if unarmed) and
stand at attention until the officerstand at attention until the officer
directs otherwise or leaves the room.directs otherwise or leaves the room.
- When more than one individual are- When more than one individual are
present, the first one who perceives thepresent, the first one who perceives the
officer will command “attention” loudofficer will command “attention” loud
23. to be heard by everybody present .to be heard by everybody present .
- Everybody stands at attention until the- Everybody stands at attention until the
officer says otherwise.officer says otherwise.
When an officer enters a room or tentWhen an officer enters a room or tent
used as an office, workshop,used as an office, workshop,
recreation roomrecreation room ––
- Those at work or at play are not- Those at work or at play are not
required to come to attention unlessrequired to come to attention unless
addressed by the officer.addressed by the officer.
- A junior when addressed by a senior- A junior when addressed by a senior
24. comes to attention, except in thecomes to attention, except in the
transaction of routine business betweentransaction of routine business between
individuals at work.individuals at work.
When an officer enters an enlistedWhen an officer enters an enlisted
men’s mess hallmen’s mess hall ––
- The group is called to at ease by the- The group is called to at ease by the
person noticing him first.person noticing him first.
- Men remain seated at ease and- Men remain seated at ease and
continue eating unless the officercontinue eating unless the officer
directs otherwise.directs otherwise.
25. - A soldier addressed stops eating and- A soldier addressed stops eating and
sits erect until the conversation is ended.sits erect until the conversation is ended.
When accompanying a seniorWhen accompanying a senior – a– a
junior walks or rides on his left exceptjunior walks or rides on his left except
when accompanying a senior duringwhen accompanying a senior during
inspection.inspection.
When entering a car or small boatWhen entering a car or small boat ––
the junior goes in first and others followthe junior goes in first and others follow
in the inverse order of rank. In gettingin the inverse order of rank. In getting
off, the senior goes out first and othersoff, the senior goes out first and others
following the order of rank.following the order of rank.
26. Uncovering:Uncovering:
Officers and enlisted men under armsOfficers and enlisted men under arms
uncover when:uncover when:
- Seated as a member for an attendance- Seated as a member for an attendance
at court or board.at court or board.
- Entering places of divine worship.- Entering places of divine worship.
- Indoor when not on duty.- Indoor when not on duty.
- In attendance at an official reception.- In attendance at an official reception.
27. Military Titles:Military Titles:
All AFP personnel are addressed by theirAll AFP personnel are addressed by their
full titles in official correspondence. Infull titles in official correspondence. In
conversation or official correspondenceconversation or official correspondence
they are addressed as follows:they are addressed as follows:
RankRank Addressed AsAddressed As
Brigadier General toBrigadier General to
GeneralGeneral
GeneralGeneral
Colonel and LieutenantColonel and Lieutenant
ColonelColonel
ColonelColonel
28. RankRank Addressed AsAddressed As
MajorMajor MajorMajor
CaptainCaptain CaptainCaptain
First Lieutenant andFirst Lieutenant and
Second LieutenantSecond Lieutenant
LieutenantLieutenant
ChaplainChaplain ChaplainChaplain
NurseNurse NurseNurse
Sergeant to MasterSergeant to Master
SergeantSergeant
SergeantSergeant
CorporalCorporal CorporalCorporal
29. Navy personnel are addressed inNavy personnel are addressed in
conversations and unofficial correspondenceconversations and unofficial correspondence
as:as:
RankRank Addressed AsAddressed As
Private to Private FirstPrivate to Private First
ClassClass
PrivatePrivate
CadetCadet MisterMister
RankRank Addressed AsAddressed As
Rear Admiral to AdmiralRear Admiral to Admiral AdmiralAdmiral
CommodoreCommodore CommodoreCommodore
30. RankRank Addressed AsAddressed As
CaptainCaptain CaptainCaptain
Lieutenant Commander toLieutenant Commander to
CommanderCommander
CommanderCommander
Lieutenant Junior Grade toLieutenant Junior Grade to
Lieutenant Senior GradeLieutenant Senior Grade
LieutenantLieutenant
Ensign/CadetEnsign/Cadet MisterMister
31. Any naval officer in command of a shipAny naval officer in command of a ship
regardless of size or class whileregardless of size or class while
exercising such command is calledexercising such command is called
“CAPTAIN”.“CAPTAIN”. When introducing a NavalWhen introducing a Naval
Captain, it is customary to add after hisCaptain, it is customary to add after his
namename “of the Navy”“of the Navy”, because a Captain, because a Captain
of the Navy is equivalent to a Colonel inof the Navy is equivalent to a Colonel in
the Army.the Army.
