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An inherited principles, standards and practices that serves as the established guides for an individual or group.
Traditions
This is a Gallant defense of Bataan and a tribute by Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur when he proclaimed “Give me 200, 000 Filipino soldiers and I’ll conquer the world.
Tradition of Valor
It is a deep sense of responsibility, and self sacrifice.
Tradition of Duty
It is a tradition to work together through thick and thin, work as a part of the team
Tradition of Solidarity
Loyalty shown to nation, constitution, commander in chief, seniors, peers, and juniors
Tradition of Loyalty
It is accepted practices realized through continued usage that take the force
Military customs
It is exchange of greeting, courtesy and respect among themselves.
Salute
Filipino honors this before the start of the special day’s work to pledge that all his efforts for the day is dedicated to God, country and people.
Flag Raising Ceremony
It is the sounds of the evening gun during a combined ceremonial parade and retreat ceremony constitute one of the inspiring customs of the service.
The Flag Retreat Ceremony
This is a sign of respect and gesture tendered to a departed comrade in arms.
The Three Volleys Over Graves
It is a worldwide custom used to signal the temporary cessation of hostilities between warring parties.
The White Flag of Truce
It is military personnel, who honorably earned decorations in the performance of duty, displays them as part of the uniform during appropriate occasions.
The Wearing of Decoration
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.
The Raising of the Right Hand in Taking Oath
An officer of any of the armed services visiting at a military post or one who resides in its vicinity
Courtesy of the Post
In most units, it is a ceremony in which recruits are presented to the color for the purpose of signifying acceptance
Presentation of Recruit to Colors
A newly assigned officer is tendered a welcome party while prior to the departure of an fcer from his station on a change of assignment, a farewell party is tendered.
Welcome/Farewell Tendered to a Newly Assigned/Departing Officer
This is tendered to a military retiree in recognition of his long, faithful and honorable service to the AFP.
Ceremony Tendered to a Retiree
Trumpet and Bugle calls add more distinction and excitement to the regiment life of military personnel.
Trumpet or Bugle Calls
These customs are generally the same for all faiths.
Military Weddings
This custom enable officers and EP to spend their off duty and recreational life in said centers.
Patronage of the officer’s club and EP’s Club Houses
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.
Ceremonies at Holiday Dinners
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.
Rank has its privilege
A military personnel who is sick in the hospital is visited by available officers and enlisted personnel of the unit in such numbers as may be permitted by the doctor or surgeon in charge.
Visiting the Sick
When any member of a unit dies, an officer is immediately designated by commanding officer to render every possible assistance to the bereaved family.
Survivor Assistance to Bereaved Family
