ROTC - EXAM

PHILIPPINE NAVY

Responsible for the naval defense of the archipelago

PHILIPPINE ARMY

Multi-functional force capable of both combat operations and

development related mission.

PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE

Responsible for the air defense of the country

TRADITION

are inherited principles, standards, and policies that serves as guides for

an individual or group. Accumulated experiences and deeds passed on from generation

to generation both in memory and reality

CUSTOM

accepted practices realized through continued usage that take the force and

effect of common law

TRADITION OF VALOR

it is gallantry in the face of clear danger. Knowing how and

when to fight and fight with honor

TRADITION OF DUTY

perform your tasks with deep sense of responsibility and self-

sacrifice

TRADITION OF HONOR

leading a life in peace or war in personal dignity and self-

worth

TRADITION OF SOLIDARITY

unity is the strongest, most enduring and powerful

military tradition

TRADITION OF LOYALTY

Filipino soldiers respect and love their country that they are

ready to give the supreme sacrifice and die if needed and necessary

HONOR

The members of the AFP believe in honor as the most important virtue that a

soldier must possess. It is in fact considered as more precious than life itself. Without

honor, a man is nothing but beast. Honor means clean consciousness, personal dignity,

good reputation, unquestionable character. Honor means truthfulness, sincerity,

honesty, credibility. Honor means integrity, modest but decent life. A honorable soldier

does not lie, cheat, steal, violate moral and ethical codes not tolerate the violation of the

code of honor is the sacred part of the character of a soldier, violation of which should

bring shame

LOYALTY

The members of the AFP believe in unflinching loyalty. Thus we shall

promote the national interest and security as a paramount concern. We shall support

and defend the constitution. We shall be obedient to the duly constituted government.

We should obey orders of those legally appointed over us. We shall support those who

lead us and those serve with us

DUTY

Despite difficulty and danger, we perform our task as order or implied. Discipline

and obedience we believe that duty is a personal act of responsibility, which we show

by doing our all assigned task to the best of our ability.

SOLIDARITY

is the value that binds us with the rest of our comrades-in-

arms. It is the value that makes us one strong and united organization.

VALOR

We believe in valor as the power and strength, courage and ability to

overcome fear, which enables the soldier to carry out their mission and to accomplish

what is seemingly impossible. It is more bravery or ability to endure pain. Valor is

calmness and presence of mind in the in the heat of battle where danger or death is

imminent. It is this courage to stand for what is right and the perseverance to make it

difficult for others to do wrong.

Military Leadership

summarizes the significant role of a military leader commander to

influence his men to carry out its mission, perform assigned task or fulfill its obligation

and functions.

People’s support

is a treatment of the acknowledgement by the AFP of the vital

importance of people’s support to achieve peace and order. To get people’s support,

the members of the AFP should exercise prudence and justice when dealing with the

civilian. The soldier should respect and protect the right of the people, their beliefs, way

of life and living conditions

Peace

The AFP believes that program and development can only be attained if there is

stability, peace and order.

War

The AFP believes that war or the use of force against the enemy of the state shall

be resorted only when all the peaceful means shall have failed and no other option is

left to resolve the conflict

Human Rights

The members of the AFP shall respect the interest the inherent rights

of the individual as a “human being”. In the performance of its mission, the troop must

see to it that the lives and properties on noncombatants and innocent civilian are well

protected

STANDARD OF LOYALTY

All military personnel shall be loyal and true to the

republic of the Philippines, the constitution, the AFP and the people. We are loyal

to the republic when we serve its interest and protect its territorial integrity

against the enemy, even if it shall cost our lives.

STANDARD OF COMPETENCE

All military must be competent in performance

of his duties. By competence means the ability or capacity to do what is expected

him to do it well.

STANDARD OF ETHICS

Every soldier must conform to the principle of right

conduct, being observed in the society which he is part, from being a soldier, he

is also a citizen of the community, because the military community is only a part

of a larger society the “Filipino society”

STANDARD OF MORALS

The soldier must be aware that he has capacity to

distinguish between what is right and what is wrong. To be morals do right thing

and avoid the wrong ones

PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

Soldier should have full knowledge of his job, has

proficiency in training and in combat, in peacekeeping and in the implementation

of national policies for development.

PRIDE IN UNIFORM

embedded in the uniform is the extraordinary patriotism

and dedication that begets respect and admiration from the people he serves.

The manner of wearing the uniform is therefore a manifestation of the state of the

Army.

DISCIPLINE

A soldier is a model of self-discipline. As he follows the disciplined

path, he generates the same quality of discipline from those he walks with

PROFESSIONALISM

in the military career stands for

commitment, knowledge, and skills and is better expressed in one's attention to

duty with the required discipline and competence

ADHERENCE TO LAW

All soldiers are both citizens and military personnel,

hence are subject to the same law and shall uphold the same as part of their duty

of service to the country.

ADHERENCE TO AUTHORITY

refers to those with the right and

responsibility to carry out functions that affect an entire group.