This lesson is all about Citizenship Advancement Training

1. MILITARY
COURTESY AND
DISCIPLINE

2. Military Courtesy – is the expression and
manifestation of consideration for others. It is
the virtue that is expected to all individuals
from all walks of life either in civilian or
military.
Salute – is the highest form of courtesy used in
the military organization. It is expressed as sign
of mutual respect to the country, to the national
color and to superior.

3. Whom to Salute
1. Commissioned officers both male and
female of the AFP.
2. Armed forces nurses and commissioned
officers of the allied nation in times of
war. Officers of friendly forces nations
when recognized as such.

4. When to Salute
1. Meeting all persons entitled to salute.
2. During retreat and when colors are
passing by.
3. When the national anthem is being
played.
4. When reporting to a superior or
meeting came in any office.
5. When there is a doubt.

5. When Not to Salute
1. Indoors, except when reporting to a
senior officer or when in duty as a
sentinel.
2. When carrying articles with both hands
or so occupied to make salute
impracticable.
3. When a prisoner.

6. 4. When in ranks, canteen, theaters or
other amusements,
5. When engaging in outdoor games.
6. When rendition of the salute is
obviously inappropriate.

7. Salute Distance – Saluting distance is that
distance at which recognition is easy.
Usually it does not exceed 30 paces.
Manner of Reporting Indoors
1. Knock the door requesting permission
to come in.
2. Enter with headgear (cap) off when
permitted to come in.

8. 3. Halt two steps in front of the table of
the officer you are reporting to.
4. Render the salute and states (starting
with sir/ma’am)
a. Your rank and name.
b. The name of officer you are reporting
to.

9. 5. Put down your hand and go to attention
only after your salute has been
acknowledge by the officer (the cadet
remains at attention when talking with the
officer and remain at ease only when
officer tells him to go).
6. Exchange salute with officer before
leaving.

10. Military Discipline
* It is the mental attitude and training
which renders obedience and proper
conduct under all conditions.
* It is founded upon respect and loyalty to
a properly constituted authority.
* It is learned in the armed forces and we
learn it by cheerfully and promptly
obeying every order we are given.

11. * Order in the armed forces can be
established and maintained only by
discipline.
* Without discipline, we will have an
armed mob, not armed forces.
* Discipline is character building.
* Main purpose is to train our character to
perform better duties in the family and
community.

12. * Military discipline is character training
which enable the soldier to do his part in
the military team.
Relation of Courtesy and Discipline
* Relation of Military Courtesy and
Discipline is clearly explained by the fact
that discipline is founded upon respect
and loyalty to superior with lawful
constituted authority.

13. * Discipline is originated and developed
from mutual respect and goodwill among
members of an organization.
* Without courtesy and respect among the
members of the organization, discipline
disappear and there will be no peace and
order in the organization.

14. * All persons in military services should
obey and respect the lawful order of their
superior.
* Respect to superiors will not be
confined to obedience in duty but will be
extended at all times.

15. Importance of Discipline
* Mass discipline and moral values are
essential factors to ensure the singleness
of purpose or unity.
Maintenance of Discipline
* Discipline is instilled in you through
instruction, pride, tradition and regulation.
* It is maintained in much the same
manner as it was attained.

16. * The article of war punishes military
individuals who breach discipline.
Common sense, good judgment, fairness
and justice, high morals, pride and
responsibility contribute much to
maintaining and developing discipline.