NROTCU MS-1 Complete Reviewer - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards generated from the NROTCU MS-1 complete reviewer, detailing legal references, naval history, military regulations, hierarchy, correspondence styles, and core intelligence terminology.

RA 9163

The National Service Training Program Act of 2001.

RA 7077

The Citizen Armed Force or Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act.

Class A Demerits

Demerit classification for serious offenses such as gross disrespect/assault, abuse of authority, cheating, unauthorized collection of fees, violating standing instructions, and deliberate property destruction.

Class B Demerits

Demerit classification for grave misdemeanors such as disobeying lawful orders, false statements, sleeping during instruction, reporting late, and disrespectful conduct.

Class C Demerits

Demerit classification for less grave misdemeanors such as slouching, walking without headgear, rolling sleeves, spitting in formation, dirty uniform, and improper parade-rest behavior.

Class D Demerits

Demerit classification for minor omissions such as missing nameplate/insignia, unpolished shoes or brass, long hair, missing buttons, wrong uniform, leaving ranks without permission, or mishandling a rifle.

Father of the AFP

Lapu-Lapu, as identified in the training material following the Battle of Mactan on 27 April 1521.

Regular Force

The permanent force component of the AFP in peace and war.

Reserve Force

The AFP force component activated during mobilization, national emergency, war, or widespread disorder.

AFPRESCOM

AFP Reserve Command, which develops, trains, administers, and utilizes the Citizen Armed Force.

Off Shore Patrol (OSP)

Naval organization formed on 9 February 1939 at Muelle Del Codo, Port Area, Manila, headed by 1LT Jose V. Andrada, which later evolved into the Philippine Navy.

Military discipline

Order and obedience shown through prompt and willing compliance.

Military courtesy

Politeness, civility, and respect among military personnel.

Customs of the service

Unwritten rules of military organizations.

Morale

Mental state and spirit of an individual or unit.

Efficiency

Completing a task successfully with minimal time and confusion.

Salute

A common symbol of respect and military courtesy.

Rating

An occupational specialty based on aptitude, training, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Rate

Level of achievement, expertise, or pay grade within a rating.

Rank

A combination of rate and rating.

Striker

Enlisted personnel in pay grade E-1 to E-3.

Petty Officer

Enlisted personnel in pay grade E-4 to E-7.

NEJC

System classifying enlisted jobs, skills, duties, and responsibilities.

Military Letter

Formal communication used by AFP units and foreign military establishments, as well as for correspondence to Army, Air Force, and GHQ.

Naval Letter

Formal communication within the Philippine Navy and foreign naval establishments, usually written in semi-block style without indentions.

Civilian Letter

Correspondence used for private persons, other government departments, Department of Defense, and agencies that do not use military or naval forms.

Intelligence

Knowledge produced through collection, evaluation, analysis, integration, and interpretation of information about an actual or potential enemy.

Counterintelligence

Measures that protect information, personnel, and materials from espionage, subversion, and sabotage.

EEI

Essential Elements of Information; highest-priority commander information requirements.

OIR

Other Intelligence Requirements; needed information that is not the highest priority.

Honor Code

The ethical standard stating: Do not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.