Army 2040 Core Values, Professionalism, and Standards Notes

Instructors’ Profiles

  • Sgt Jaymalene M Lumeran PA (Res)

    • USeP ROTCU Corps S1 2023-2024 Leadership Award

    • Commandant’s LOC LAGABLAB Batch 2024-2025

    • RSCT MS3 Class 01-2022

    • ARAPT MS 31-32 Class 01-2022

    • ARAPT MS 41-42 Class 01-2023

    • Training NCO, USeP-ROTCU

  • Cpl Christian Arjie P Lopez PA (Res)

    • USeP ROTCU Corps Commander 2024-2025

    • MADASIGON Batch 2024-2025

    • RSCT MS3 Class 01-2023

    • ARAPT MS 31-32 Class 01-2023

    • ARAPT MS 41-42 Class 01-2024

    • Graduate Military Assistant, USeP-ROTCU

Classroom Rules

  • Turn off your phone and put it on silent mode

  • Don’t sleep during the lecture

  • Avoid talking to anyone

  • If you have any questions, raise your hand

  • If the nature calls, you know what to do

Objectives

  • To clearly understand and explain what the core values are and why they are important;66 Army Core Values

  • Be inspired and develop a strong commitment to embodying the organization’s core values through everyday behavior

  • Practice and demonstrate good habits and behaviors that show they are following and supporting the core values in real-life situations

Overview

  • Philippine Army Core Values

  • Six Army Core Values

  • Military Professionalism

  • Professionalism Standards of Military Professionalism

  • Unprofessional Acts

  • Note: The core values are summarized below as 33 core values (see Page 29 note on simplification)

  • Motto: 20402040 ARMY 2040: WORLD CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS DOMAIN CAPABLE

Philippine Army Core Values (Six Core Values)

  • HONOR

  • PATRIOTISM

  • DUTY

  • LOVE OF COUNTRY

  • LOYALTY

  • VALOR

  • SOLIDARITY

  • These six values are mutually dependent: you can’t fully follow one value while ignoring another

Core Values: Relationship and Significance

  • The Army’s core values are the basic building blocks to discern right from wrong in any situation

  • They guide individual effectiveness as part of the Philippine Army, coming from upbringing, character, and values

  • The organization is guided by values that enable ethical decision-making and mission-focused behavior

The Six Army Core Values in Detail

  • LOVE OF COUNTRY

    • Defined as “the belief in the Philippines and each Filipino.”

    • Part of the core values set together with HONOR, PATRIOTISM, DUTY, LOYALTY, VALOR, SOLIDARITY (note: Love of Country is often listed alongside the main six)

  • HONOR

    • Defined as “BEING TRUE TO THE BEST IDEALS OF A PHILIPPINE ARMY SOLDIER.”

    • Emphasizes ingenuity, creativity, and resoluteness in actions

    • Mission achievement is the honor sought to defeat shameful events

    • Allows soldiers to shine and helps assess fitness for the unit’s purpose and correct situations when necessary

  • PATRIOTISM

    • Loyalty and devotion to the country, Constitution, and people, embedded in actions and decisions

  • LOYALTY

    • “THE STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO SERVICE. TRUST, FAITH AND ALLEGIANCE TO THE ARMY, FELLOW SOLDIERS AND COUNTRY.”

    • Involves obedience to authority, following the Chain of Command, and supporting leadership

    • Fosters unit cohesion and welfare of comrades-in-arms

    • Soldiers should be astute and inquisitive; leaders should be prudent and enlightened

  • VALOR

    • “THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PHYSICAL AND MORAL COURAGE.”

    • Combines physical and moral courage to do the right thing at the right time with the right skills, even under enemy presence

    • Not the absence of fear; the ability to overcome fear to accomplish the mission

    • Enables taking risks in combat (e.g., assaulting a bunker to save teammates)

    • Involves taking responsibility, critical self-assessment, confronting new ideas, and changing when necessary

    • Leaders must understand orders, ask questions, and follow through on their commands

  • DUTY

    • “THE FULL AND STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO SERVE.”

    • Emphasizes constant alertness, use of all senses, and intelligent response within the Chain of Command

    • Upholds the Army’s Core Philosophy; reinforces self-discipline; sanctions for rule violations; acknowledges those who make the Army shine

  • SOLIDARITY

    • “CAMARADERIE AND BROTHERHOOD. ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL.”

    • Fosters camaraderie, alignment with the Army’s goals, vision, and reform programs

    • Serves as a benchmark for action, growth, resilience, and protection of the country

    • Binds the Army to the aspirations of the nation, fostering pride in the Philippines

Simplification Note (Note on Page 29)

  • The Philippine Army Core Values are currently simplified into 33 core values: HONOR, PATRIOTISM, DUTY

  • Love of Country and Loyalty were merged into PATRIOTISM

  • Valor was integrated with HONOR

  • DUTY remains as is

Military Professionalism

  • MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM: The AFP members are public servants who are oath-bound to fulfill the Constitution

  • Military service requires the right to bear arms, which necessitates professionalism from every military member

  • Quote/Origin: By: Charles de Gaulle

  • The expert application of specialized skills is based on an organized body of knowledge and in accordance with laws and/or Code of Ethics with the highest degree of excellence in mission accomplishment

Standards of Military Professionalism

  • Standard of Loyalty

    • All personnel shall be loyal and true to the Republic of the Philippines, the Constitution, the AFP, and the people at all times

    • They shall obey duly constituted authority and abide by laws, good morals, good customs, and promote order and public safety

  • Standard of Competence

    • All personnel must possess the knowledge, skills, physical attributes, and character traits necessary to attain outstanding performance of duty and mission accomplishment

  • Standard of Ethics

    • The military community must adhere to right conduct: honesty, justice, truthfulness, concern for others; honesty in all interactions regardless of status

    • Render service to everyone, take words seriously, and show concern for others (including those who have surrendered or been captured); trusted stewards of resources

  • Standard of Morals

    • Man is rational and moral; society requires accepted practices, customs, and traditions (respect for elders and authority, fidelity to oaths)

    • Soldiers must respect superiors, peers, and subordinates; be faithful to pledges; protect personal and others’ honor

  • The ethical framework emphasizes transparency and openness while safeguarding state security

Unprofessional Acts

  • Unprofessional Acts: Behaviors that fall short of the professional standard set forth in the AFP/Army Code

  • Major categories and examples include:

    • Acts of Disloyalty: desertion, contempt toward leaders, mutiny/sedition, assisting the enemy, failure to execute duty

    • Acts of Incompetence: failure to attain minimum training/education standards, inability to meet fitness requirements, apathy and negligent execution

    • Unethical Acts: outside employment without authorization, arrogance, allowing wrongdoing to go unreported, occupying concurrent positions for influence, lobbying for favors, conflicts involving spouses/dependents, fornication/adultery, vices, sexual harassment, forum shopping, airing grievances to destroy AFP image

    • Corrupt Acts: crimes against public interest; misuse of funds; rigged bidding; falsification of records; transactions with AFP involving spouses/dependents; misuse of AFP resources; accepting/demanding gifts

Acts of Disloyalty (examples)

  • a. Cowardice, desertion, or abandonment of duties without leave; fleeing hazardous duty; advising deserters; quitting without notice

  • b. Contempt or disrespect toward the Commander in Chief or officers; bypassing the chain of command; disobeying lawful commands; violence toward officers

  • c. Violent actions against the government, mutinies, seditions; conspiring or participating in mutiny or sedition

  • d. Supporting the enemy or allies through aid, protection, or espionage (arms, ammunition, information, etc.)

  • e. Refusal to execute duty or to act during siege or conflict for personal gain; fence-sitting or neutrality conflicting with duties

Acts of Incompetence (examples)

  • a. Failure to attain minimum passing grade in AFP training/education programs

  • b. Inability to meet physical, medical, mental, and moral fitness requirements

  • c. Apathy toward duty; imprudent or negligent execution; failing to report on time; improper leave; mishandling prisoners; running away; abandoning command

Unethical Acts (examples a–j)

  • a. Outside employment or business on government time without authorization

  • b. Arrogance; unnecessary display of weapons or rank

  • c. Allowing wrongdoing or failing to report; covering up misconduct

  • d. Occupying concurrent positions to gain influence, privileges, or benefits

  • e. Lobbying for favors (promotions, assignments, funds) and circumventing AFP rules

  • f. Interference by spouses/dependents in official functions

  • g. Fornication (adultery, concubinage, various forms of sexual activity), etc.

  • h. Vices (gambling, womanizing, excessive drinking, illicit drugs)

  • i. Sexual harassment (coercive or repeated offensive conduct)

  • j. Forum shopping (filing charges with multiple agencies to evade command)

  • k. Airing grievances or seeking redress through media to damage AFP image

Corrupt Acts (examples a–h)

  • a. Misuse/unauthorized use of government funds or properties (e.g., POL allocations, firearms, ammunition)

  • b. Manipulation of funds (MOE, project money, pay, allowances, remittances to GSIS/RSBS/PAG-IBIG)

  • c. Participation in or toleration of rigged bidding

  • d. Falsification/alteration of records to justify unwarranted procurement or disposal

  • e. Allowing/ tolerating AFP spouses or dummies to engage in transactions (e.g., bidding)

  • f. Misuse of AFP personnel (family drivers, houseboys, etc.)

  • g. Misuse of AFP resources for personal use (vehicles, office supplies, POL)

  • h. Receiving gifts or bribery

Notes on Governance and Final Reminders

  • The content emphasizes ethical military service, accountability, and the need to uphold constitutional duties and national sovereignty

  • The core values of HONOR, PATRIOTISM, and DUTY are central to all standards, rules, and professional behavior

  • The materials reinforce the link between personal conduct and the Army’s readiness for cross-domain operations in the future

Closing

  • Questions?

  • Reminder: The framework combines core values, professionalism standards, and clear prohibitions to guide soldiers toward mission success and integrity

  • The overarching goal is a “WORLD CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS DOMAIN CAPABLE” Army in line with the 2040 vision