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Republic Act 9163

act establishing the National Training Program (NSTP) for the tertiary level students, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7077, Presidential Decree No. 1706, and for other purposes.

Sec. 15(4) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 323

likewise provides that it is the duty and responsibility of students to participate actively in civic affairs and be involved in the promotion of the general welfare of the people particularly in the social, economic and cultural development of the community and in the attainment of a just, compassionate and orderly society.

Sec 1, Rule I, IRR to R. A. 9163 (Guiding Principle)

While the prime duty of the government is to serve and protect its citizens, in turn, it shall be the responsibility of all citizens to defend the security of the state, and in the fulfillment thereof, the government may require each citizen to render personal military or civil service.

. Sec 2. Rule I, IRR to R. A. 9163 ( Role of the Youth)

In recognition of the vital role of the youth in nation building, the state shall promote civic consciousness among them and shall develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social being. It shall inculcate the ideals of patriotism, nationalism, and shall advance their involvement in public and civic affairs.

Sec. 4, Rule III, IRR to R. A. 9163 (Coverage)

All incoming freshmen students, male and female, starting School Year (SY) 2002 - 2003, enrolled in any baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year Technical - Vocational or associate courses, are required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice as a graduation requirement.

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

recognizes the Constitution of the Republic as the legitimate pression of the people's will. It is mandated to serve and protect the people and secure the sovereignty of the ate and the integrity of its national territory from internal and external threats. The AFP pledges allegiance to the Filipino people, adheres to the principle of supremacy of civilian authority over the military at all times and vows to uphold and defend the Constitution.

Naval Reserve Center Northern Luzon (NRCNL)

situated at Bunuan Gueset, Dagupan City and overs all areas north of NRNCR to Batanes Island.

Naval Reserve Center National Capital Region (NRCNCR)

situated at BNS, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig

City and covers all areas of National Capital Region.

Naval Reserve Center Southern Luzon (NRCSL)

situated at Rawis, Legaspi City and covers areas

from Batangas, Mindoro, Romblon and entire Bicol Region

Naval Reserve Center West (NRCW)

Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Naval Reserve Center Eastern Visayas (NRCEV)

situated at Cebu City and covers the entire Eastern Visayas.

Naval Reserve Center Western Visayas (NRCWV)

situated at Iloilo and covers the whole Western

Visayas.

Naval Reserve Center Western Mindanao (NRCWM)

situated at Zamboanga City and covers areas from Cotabato, Zamboanga, Basilan, Jolo and Tawi-tawi.

Naval Reserve Center Eastern Mindanao (NRCEM)

situated at Davao City and covers entire Davao to Gen Santos City.

Air Force Reserve Command (AFRESCOM)

actively involved in the administration and utilization of the air reservist responding and acting quickly to rescue calls whenever and wherever disaster occurs.

Military Courtesy

It is the written, officially prescribed code of deportment for members of the military establishments. In civilian life, courtesy is an expression of consideration for others. This implies the use of good manners and polished conduct in dealing with other people.

Military Discipline

This term maybe defined as the willingness to accept with conviction and without reservation the necessity for a common law that rules and coordinates the effort of a group. Obvious, a rather severe but basic type of discipline is suggested by this definition.

Morale

The term maybe defined as the mental state and spirit of an individual or unit.

Training

soldier learns to work with other soldiers; learn to unify their actions into a single effort in order to accomplish the group mission and also develops the habit of prompt obedience to all orders.

Judicious Use of Punishment and Reward

best kind of discipline is that which exacts obedience by appealing to reason and that which makes use of the so called "positive incentives" or reward.

Instilling a Sense of Confidence and Responsibility

a confident and responsible soldier realizes that he has an obligation not only to himself but to the other soldier in the organization, and that violation of the rules of discipline will not only reflect on him as an individual but will also discredit, if not cause irreparable damage to his unit.

Salute

most important and most common form of all military courtesies

Rating

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

Rate

the term used to identify the level of achievement and expertise within the individual's rating.

Rank

combined rate and rating of the individual.

Striker

term that applies to an individual in the pay grade E-1 to E-3.

Petty Officer

term that applies to an individual in the pay grade E-4 to E-

Countersign

consists of a secret challenge and reply to aid the guards/sentinels in the scrutiny of persons who apply to pass the lines or it may be defined as a secret challenge and the secret password.

Challenge

the command, "HALT, WHO IS THERE?" given by a sentry is used to cause an unidentified person or party to halt and be identified.

Password

word or a distinctive sound used to answer a challenge identifies the person or party desiring to enter or pass and is always a secret.

Interior Guard

the guard detailed by a commander to preserve order, protect property and enforces regulations within the jurisdiction of the command.

Relief

those members of the guard who, under the supervision of and including a corporal of the guard, have the same watch; the procedure whereby posted member of the guard.

Sentry

an enlisted man assigned to duty as member of the guard, to keep watch, maintain order, protect person or property, or warn of any attack.

Watch

a period of time during which a member of a guard performs the prescribed duties, beginning from when he is posted and terminates when he is relieved by proper authority.

Relieve

to direct any member of the guard to cease performance duties.

Post

the place or area where a sentry is stationed or the place where a member of the guard other entry is required to be when not performing duties elsewhere.

Patrol Post

a post within a sentry - a prescribed route within specified limits for the guard to patrol.

Fixed Post

a post within the limits of which a sentry is required to stay for the performance of his duty.

Guardhouse

a building, tent or other location designated as the headquarters of the guard.

Detain

the action of any person so authorized used to secure the custody of an illegal offender.

Field Officer of the Day (FOD)

is the Commanding Officer's personal representative. His primary concern is the supervision in the proper performance of duty of the interior guards.

Officer of the Day (OD)

responsible for the proper performance of duty by the main guards. le is responsible in executing all orders of the commanding officer relating to interior guard.

Commander of the Guard (COG)

He is responsible for the instruction, discipline, and performance of the guards. Being senior in rank, the commander of the guard is responsible for proper action in case of emergency.

Sergeant of the Guard (SOG)

overall supervisor over the other NCO and sentinels of the guards. He takes over as commander of the guards in case no one else is detailed as such.

Relief Commander

The commander that gives instructions to the members of his relief as to their orders and duties, and makes certain that each sentinel understands them. He also familiarizes himself with the special duties of members of his relief.

Sentinel of the Guards

They must memorize, understand, and comply with the general orders for sentinels. In addition, they must understand and comply with the specific orders applicable to their particular posts, including the use of countersigns if they are in effect

Unrated or non-rated/unclassified

a term used to identify an individual who has not yet been classified for a particular rating

Naval Enlisted Job Classification

a system for classifying jobs of enlisted personnel that identifies and describes their special and technical knowledge and skills