NAVAL RESERVE PHILIPPINE RESERVE COMMAND CENTER COMMAND NAVY HUKBONG DAGAT PILIPINAS: Military Courtesy and Discipline

Flashcards covering key definitions, necessities, methods for creating discipline, military courtesy protocols, and terminology from the lecture notes on Military Courtesy and Discipline.

What is the common misconception about discipline mentioned in the lecture?

Many people think that discipline is nothing more than the enforcement of regulations and punishment, or a state of subservience where subordinates blindly follow orders.

What is the quality of being able to behave and work in a controlled way, involving obeying particular rules or standards?

Discipline

What is the written, officially prescribed code of conduct for members of the military establishments?

Military Courtesy

What is defined as the mental state and spirit of an individual or unit?

Morale

Why is military discipline necessary?

To ensure orderly and effective group action, commonly known as teamwork.

What is the ultimate objective of military discipline?

Unit efficiency in battle – to ensure a unit performs its role correctly, reaches its objectives, accomplishes its mission, and helps other units.

How does training contribute to discipline in soldiers?

Soldiers learn to work with others, unify actions, accomplish group missions, and develop prompt obedience to orders.

What kind of discipline is considered the best for exacting obedience?

Discipline that appeals to reason and uses 'positive incentives' like reward.

What does the Military Role involve in terms of creating a climate of discipline?

Conducting credible surface patrols and maritime air surveillance to establish naval presence, and effective command and control to sustain deployed forces.

What does the Diplomatic Role entail?

Conducting combined operations, training, and exercises with allied navies, and engaging in military and non-military diplomatic activities to promote regional peace and stability.

What does the Constabulary Role involve?

Employing fleet-marine forces in support of maritime law enforcement, integrating reserves, and collaborating with civilian agencies to address challenges.

What is the most important and most common form of military courtesy?

Salute

When is a rifle salute used instead of a hand salute?

When carrying a rifle.

Which entities and personnel are entitled to the salute?

The National Flag and National Anthem, Commissioned Officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, civilian high officials or foreign dignitaries during military honors, and officers of the Coast Guard and Geodetic Survey or Public Service when serving with the AFP.

What is the procedure for saluting when boarding a Navy ship where the national Flag is flying?

Upon reaching the upper platform of the accommodation ladder or shipboard end of the prow, face the national flag and salute, then salute the Officer of the Deck (OOD).

In which situations should a salute generally not be rendered?

When troops are at work, indoors (except when reporting to an officer), when carrying articles with both hands or being otherwise occupied, or when serving as a military prisoner.

What term refers to the combined rate and rating of an individual in the military?

Rank

What term is used in the Navy to identify an occupational specialty based on aptitude, training, experience, knowledge, and skills of an individual?

Rating

What term identifies the level of achievement and expertise within an individual's rating, also known as paygrade within a rating?

Rate

What term applies to an individual in the paygrade E1 to E3?

Striker