ROTC Lectures Military Discipline

(A.Y. 2023 – 2024 | First Semester) 1. State of order and obedience existing
within command.
"Abdul Rashid T. Lucman" - NSTP Director 2. Subordination of individual will for the
"Jonathan Magarang" - ROTC coordinator good of the group.
3. Demands habitual but reasoned obedience
to command.
RA. 9163 4. Demands correct performance of duty.
NSTP
Importance of Discipline
ROTC Reserve Officers Training Corps 1. It ensures efficient execution of command
(component) and orders.
RA 7077 Sec 38 and 39 (2 years) 2. It assures immediate action or response to
orders.
LTS Literacy Training Service (component of 3. It provides willingness that makes a team
NSTP) - teach and train students. effective.

CWTS Civic Welfare Training Service How is discipline measured?

(component) • Result of the Job.
Community service and outreach programs • Subordinate's Attitude.
• Performance of hobs even in the absence
Definition of Terms of the commander.
1. Program component- shall refer to the
service components of NSTP as Guideline in Administering Punishments
enumerated in Section 4 of this act. • Punish only the guilty person.
2. Clustering- grouping of the students • Impose punishment promptly.
enrolled in different schools and taking up
the same NSTP components into one Factors essential in achieving discipline
group under the management and • Good leadership is shown.
supervision of the designated scoop. • Morale of the troops.
3. Cross Enrollment- system of enrollment
where a student who is officially enrolled Other forms of discipline
in an academic program of a school is 1. March discipline
allowed to enroll in the NSTP component March orders, alertness, and cadence
of another school. during marches.
4. ROTC Fee- amount collected by the school 2. Time discipline
administrator from the students enrolled Ahead of time. Advance 15 minutes before
in the ROTC program and which constitute the time.
the ROTC trust fund entrusted by the
school to the ROTC Commandant to Courtesy
support the ROTC training and related 1. Polite behavior or remarks.
activities 2. Expression or manifestation if
5. ROTC Monitor and Evaluation Team- consideration for the rights of others.
team organized by the ROTC to monitor
and evaluate the performance of ROTC Other forms of courtesy
units its jurisdiction through Annual 1. When passed an officer while
Administrative and Technical Inspection walking, salute and ask permission
(AATI). to go ahead.
6. ROTC Action Office- a legal office - “I desire” or “I wish” statements of your
established at the HARESCOM to act on all commander should be carried out with
ROTC related issues and complaints all authority and power of an order.
forwarded by the RCDGs and other
sources. 2. Avoid excessive closeness with your
7. ROTC Complaint Center- office officers.
established at the RCDG level to receive - Walk on the left side of the officer and
and act on ROTC 4elqted complaints from keep in step with him.
the ROTC units and other sources. - Give way to your officer.
8. ROTC Assistance Office- an office
established at DMST/ROTC.
Military Courtesy How to address
Acts of politeness. Civility, and respect. When addressing officers
Smoothens personal relationship. Elements address their officers as sir.
Example: Good morning, SIR.
The Salute Sir yes sir.
It is the most important form of military courtesy.
The way it is executed indicates the state of AFP Core Values
morale and discipline. 1. Valor
2. Honor
3. Loyalty
Who are entitled for salute? 4. Solidarity
1. Commission Officers of the AFP both Male 5. Military Professionalism
and Female. 6. Pledge of Loyalty
2. Commissioner Officers of Allied Nations
both female and male. Is for the country that a soldier willingly commits
3. High ranking civilian officials or foreign to a life of service;
Is the highest value that the Filipino soldier
dignitaries during military honors.
possesses.
4. When the national flag passes by. Is not measured by money or rank or possessions,
and it endures through him and is kept alive by
General Rules for Saluting those after him.
• When to Salute?
- It is required on and off military The Preamble and the 23 Bills of Rights
installations and on and off office The flag should be properly illuminated during
hours. the day and at night.
- It is rendered at a distance of about 6
paces pt the recognition distance of Half-Mast
paces. When the president or vice president pass away.
- The hand is held in position after the
salute is being returned to the senior Blue- Peace, Patriotism, and Justice + Truth
entitled to it. Red- War and Strength
- If he is in formation with other officers,
only the most senior or the marcher 1987 Constitution
returns it. Citizen's Training
- The salute is not rendered when you
are running. The PREAMBLE- sovereign Filipino people,
imploring the aid of God in order to build a just
General rules for saluting and humane society, and government that
1. Never salute while smoking. embody our ideals and aspiration.
2. Never salute in an erratic manner.
3. The salute is rendered only once if the Types Of Government
officer remains in the vicinity and no 1. Executive Branch- comprises of the
conversation takes place. cabinet and all executive departments that
4. The salute is always executed while looking is led by the president. The president and
at the person being saluted. vice president are directly elected
5. It is best to accompany such courteous separately by national vote of popularity
gesture with appropriate greetings. for a term of 6 years.
2. Legislative Branch- vested in the congress
When not to salute? of the Philippines, it is bicameral,
1. While at work. consisting of the senate of the Philippines
2. When called from work, and the house of representative.
3. When indoors. Except when reporting o House of representative- lower
4. When carrying articles on both hands or house of the congress, consist of
when saluting is impractical. district and sectoral representative
elected for a term of three years and
Honors to the national color may be reelected for another three-
When the national anthem is played. year term. They make the law.
Face the flag. Stand at attention. Render a smart o Senate of the Philippines- upper
salute. house of the congress and senators
are elected for 6 years term. Can be
elected but may not run for a third
consecutive term.
 3. Judicial Branch 7. Flag day- May 28 to June 12 every year is
3.1 Lower Collegiate Courts- needs to have 3 declared as flag day.
courts cause of the level of problems and the 8. Specification- red means blood and
specificity of a problem. independence, blue means patriotism and
• Court Of Appeals (COA)- where justice, three stars symbolize the 3 regions
complaints are to be addressed. of the Philippines, eight rings of sun
• Court Of Tax Appeals- court for taxes. represent municipality and cities that
• Sandiganbayan - a special appellate court. defended against the Spanish rule.
3.2 Regular Courts: 9. Prohibited Acts
• Regional Trial Courts
o First- Level Courts Good Citizenship Values: Collection of
o Metropolitan Trial Courts (Manila Rules
Court can be an example) Who are the citizens of the Philippines?
• Municipal Trial Court Sec. 1, Art of the Philippines Constitution states:
Municipal Trial Court in cities 1. Those who are at the time of the adoption
Municipal Circuit Trial Court of this constitution;
3.3 Sharia Courts- courts that handles the 2. Those whose parents are born in
cases of Muslims: Philippines;
3. Those born before January 17, 1973 of
• Sharia Districts Court
Filipino mothers who elect Philippine
• Sharia Circuits Court
citizenship upon reaching maturity; and
4. Those naturalized accordance to the law.
Independent Constitutional Commission
1. Civil Service Commission Four categories of values
2. Commission on Election 1. Personal Values
3. Commission on Audit 2. Cultural Values
3. Social Values
Bill of Rights - it contains the right of the people; 4. Work Ethics and Values
the right to not be jailed/captured without a
warrant of arrest, at search warrant. It outlines Filipino Values in Community Setting
the rights of freedom of its citizens. 1. Pakikisama/Camaraderie
2. Familial/Close Family Ties
Duties and Obligations of Citizens 3. Hospitality
• Four sections under: 4. Damayan system
1. Citizens to be loyal to the country and 5. Flexibility and adaptability
our flag, 6. Resilience
2. To defend our country
3. Rights of individual imposed on him AFP Traditions/Customs
4. Citizens have the obligation to vote Traditions- are inherited principles, standards,
and practices that serve as established guides for
an individual or group.
• United nations principle of human rights
has equality and none discrimination, has "Significant Military Traditions and Customs"
30 articles, and freedom of thoughts
(concept of freedom). Military Traditions:
1) Valor- is an act of degree of courage and
The National Flag bravery in the presence of danger in the
face of the enemies.
1. Design- blue, white, yellow, red, and stars.
2) Honor- is an act of respect gained by men
2. Hoisting and display– the national flag and women of the AFP from the civilian
shall be displayed in public and private populace through good deeds and good
building, and day and night hoisted. examples.
3. Conduct- Shall headsport the ceremony 3) Duty- is an act of responsibility and self-
Monday morning (flag raising), Friday sacrifice and a soldier who has dedicated
afternoon (flag retreat). his life to public service.
4) Loyalty- is an act of willing obedience to
4. Half-mast- shall be flown at half as a sign
the governing laws of the country, the
of warning or to condole for a high-ranked constitution, and lawful superiors.
official. (President or VPresident) 5) Solidarity- is an act of unity and teamwork
5. Casket- flag shall cover the coffin of shown by every member of the AFP, which
personnel especially military. serves as an ally in the accomplishment of
6. Pledge to the Flag- the “Ako ay Pilipino” the mission.
pledge during the flag ceremony.
Military Customs: Sequence of Drills
a. Formation/ Entrance of Troops
National Colors and Anthems b. Sound off
c. Honor to the nation
- the Philippine flag and the national anthem d. Trooping the Line
symbolize the democratic ideals that our country e. Manual of Arms
stands for and serve to remind us of the sacrifices f. Report
for our heroes in gaining our independence from g. Publication of Orders
the foreign rule. h. Officer Center March
i. Pasa Masid
"Taps" - used at the funerals of members of the
AFP.
National Security Concern
Command and Voice Command CNT Infiltration in Youth/ Student Sector
• Harap Harapan
• Preparatory Command 1. CPP (Communist Party of the Philippines)
• Pugay Kamay Na - December 26, 1968
- “The Brain”
• Tutun sa kanan
2. NPA (New People's ARMY)
• Handa (Da)
- March 29, 1969
• Masinsin Patigitan Tutun sa Kanan - Armed Forces of the Communist
• Tikas 3. NDF (National Democratic Front)
- April 24, 1973
Command of Execution - Shield of the Revolution- Legal Aspect
• Baba kamay na - Umbrella Organization of all National
• Na Democratic Underground Mass
• Harap (Rap) Organization
• Da Rap - Conducts Political Offensives
• Nga (Pahinga)
• Harap sa Kanan (Rap) Harap Aims to Establish Communist
• Harap sa Kaliwa (Rap) Harap Government through Armed and Legal
• Harap sa Likod (Rap) Harap Struggles

Marching Jose Marie Sison (Joma Sison)

Preparatory Filipino Activist
• Patakda (Stop but continue marching) Founder of CPP
Died: 83 years old
• Pasulong (March)
• Kaliwang Panig
What do they do?
• Kanang Panig
• Agitate
• Liko sa Kanan
• Organize
• Liko sa Kaliwa
• Mobilize
• Pabalik
• They do rally to imbalance the opinion of
other people.
Command of Execution
• Kad (Lakad) 1. Protracted People's War
• Kad (Lakad) - encircling the cities from the country
• Kad (Lakad) side
• Kad (Lakad) - kubkubin ang kalunsuran mula sa
• Kad (Lakad) kanayunan
2. Using the Peasantry
• Handa tingin sa Kanan - Main force
• Da (Handa) - Kakampi ang uring magsasaka,
• Lihis sa Kaliwa manggagawa, at iba pa.
• Lihis sa Kanan 3. Armed Struggle
• Pihit sa Kaliwa - Principal form of struggle
• Pihit sa Kanan - Pangunahing porma para agawin ang
kapangyarihang pampolitika.
• Na
Two districts but complementary forms of
• Rap (Harap) struggle:
• Kad 1. Armed Struggle
• Kad Principal form of struggle
• Kad 2. Legal Struggle
• Kad Secondary form of struggle

Exploit Electoral Process

1. Extort money, logistics, and get
concessions from Political Candidates
 2. Launch black propaganda against
government.
3. Infiltrate government bureaucracy.

Who are the Targets?

• Everyone that has the potential.
• Mga politiko at naimpluwensyahang
indibidwal na nais pabagsakin ang
gobyerno
• Mga negosyanteng ayaw maantala ang
negosyo at nanghihingi ng proteksyon sa
mga teroristang NPA.
• Mga sektor ng mga manggagawa sa
kanayunan.
• Mga studyante at kabataan at guro sa mga
unibersidad (SUC).

Armed Struggle resulted to:

1. Exploitation and recruitment of minors
2. Murder through liquidation
3. Landmine
4. Extortion with grave threats
5. Raid
6. Ambush
7. Acts of Terror
8. Purging/ Paghahanap ng hanay
9. Killing of Innocent Civilians
10. Crimes against Public Order

Followership
The Ten Rules of Good Followership:
1. Do not blame the boss.
2. Do not fight the boss.
3. Use initiative.
4. Accept responsibility.
5. Tell the truth and do not quibble.
6. Do your homework.
7. Suggest implementation.
8. Keep the boss informed.
9. Fix problems as they occur.
10. Put in an honest day's work.

Qualities Of a Good Follower:

1. Judgement - Followers must take
direction, but not blindly.
2. Work Ethic - Good followers are good
workers.
3. Competence - In order to follow, followers
must be competent.
4. Honesty - Telling the truth or able to be
trusted and not likely to steal, cheat or lie.
5. Courage - It is the quality of being ready
and willing to face negative situations
involving danger or pain.
6. Loyalty - It is an association or
relationship, that is the person or
collectivity in relation.
7. Selflessness - It calls for an individual to
put others before them in order to focus
wholly.
8. Critical Thinking - An effective follower
should also try to create new opportunities
and responsibilities for themselves by
proactively thinking about problems or
solutions independently.
9. Strong Listening Skills - Active listening is
an essential skill for a good follower.