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MILITARY COURTESY MILITARY COURTESY-it is the expression or manifestation, of consideration for others. It is a virtue that is expected of all individuals from all walks of life. In the armed forces, courtesy is a great requirement because it is based upon which military discipline stands. It promotes good relationship, close coordination and teamwork among members of the organization. It makes the organization dignified and ensures good relations with the public. SALUTE the salute is the most important form of military courtesy. It is executed by raising the right hand smartly until the tip of the forefinger touches the right eyebrow or the front brim of the headgear when covered. Fingers are extended and joined, palm facing the left forearm inclined at an angle of about 45 degrees and the right upper arm horizontal. A person saluting looks at the person saluted. When the salute is returned, he drops the right hand smartly to the side. RULES IN RENDERING THE HAND SALUTE

  1. The salute is required on and off military installations during and outside office hours.

  1. Persons entitled to the salute

a. All commissioned officers of the AFP, both male and female. b. Commissioned officers of friendly nations when they are recognized as such. e. Officers of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Public Health Service when they are serving with the AFP d. All civilians who are entitled by reason of position, to gun salute or other honors, are also entitled by custom to salute.

  1. Salute is rendered at a distance of about six (6) paces from the person saluted, or at a recognition distance of thirty (30) paces.

  1. The salute must be returned by those entitled to it. It is not rendered when running but ut a halt or walk. Never salute with cigarette, cigar or pipe in the mouth. The salute should not be executed in a haphazard or perfunctory manner. Salutes are exchanged whether individuals are covered or uncovered.

  1. The salute is rendered but once if the senior remains in the immediate vicinity and no conversation takes place. If a conversation occurs, the junior again salutes when they part from each other.

  1. In making reports, the person reporting salutes flest regardless of rank. An example of this case is when a unit commander is reporting to the adjutant during a ceremony.

  1. In caxes not mentioned above or when there is doubt whether or not to sadute, it is safe or preferably to render a salute,

WHEN TO SALUTE

  1. When mecting a senior officer.

  1. When the National Color passes by.

  1. When the National Anthem is being played

  1. When reporting

  1. After conversing with an officer.

WHEN NOT TO SALUTE

  1. When standing near or leading a horse

  1. When indoors, except when reporting

  1. When at work.

  1. When driving or riding in a fast moving vehicle.

  1. When in a recreational hall, making the salute inappropriate

  1. When engaged in actual games and athletic competition.

  1. When meeting a prisoner of war.

  1. When both hands are so occupied as to make saluting impractical

  1. When in a public conveyance- especially if in crowded places

  1. When in rank as if you are part of a formation.

IT IS A MISTAKE IN SALUTING WHEN:

  1. Bowing the head as the salute is given.

  1. Bringing the heads down before the acknowledgment

  1. Holding the arms awkwardly high or letting it sag too low.

  1. Saluting while in double time.

  1. Avoiding the gaze of the person being saluted.

  1. Saluting with cigar/cigarette or pipe in the mouth

  1. Saluting when chewing gum or candy in the mouth.

DEFINITION OF TERMS OUTDOORS is construed to include such buildings as drill halls, gymnasiums, and other roofied enclosures used for drill or exercise of troops. Theaters, covered walks, and other shelters open on the sides are also considered as outdoors. INDOORS includes offices, hallways, kitchens, orderly rooms, recreation halls, washrooms and quarters. UNDER ARMS means carrying of arms or having them attached to the person by sling, holster or other means. In the absence of arms the wearing of cartridge belts, pistol holster, or automatic rifle belts also means "under arms COURTESY CALL is a military custom or practice whereby a newly reported officer or enlisted personnel makes an official visit to his immediate commander. REPORTING TO AN OFFICER The salute is rendered by a junior officer when reporting to a senior officer. He also salutes before leaving

  1. Reporting Indoors without Arms A soldier removes his headgear, knocks at the door of the office, and enters when told to do so. Upen entering, he halts at about two pages from the officer and salutes and says "Sir, Pvt. Cruz reports to the company commander". The salute is retained until he completes his report and the officer has returned his salute. When the business is completed, the soldier salutes, executes about face, and leaves the office.

  1. Reporting Indoors Under Arms - The procedure in reporting is the same as discussed above except that the soldier remains covered. If carrying a rifle, the soldier carries it and salutes at trail arms. Otherwise the hand salute is given.

  1. Reporting Outdoors The procedure of reporting to an officer outdoors is the same as discussed above, except that the headgear is not removed. The rifle should be carried at trail or at right shoulder. The hand salute or rifle salute is given as the case may be.

  1. Reporting for Pay A soldier reporting for pay answers "here" when his name is called, approaches and salutes the officer paying. He picks up and counts his money and leaves without saluting. The officer does not return his salute.

OTHER COURTESIES TO INDIVIDUALS

  1. When an officer enters a room or to officers junior to him and led men present will uncover fif unarmed) and stand at attention until the offer directs otherwise of leaves the room. Wien more than one Individual are proem, the first one who perceives the officer command "attenuion" loud enough to be heard by everybody presene Everybody stands at attention until the officer says otherwise.

  1. When an offlere enters a room or tent used as an office, workshop, recreation room, those at work or at play are not required to come to attention unless addressed by the officer. A junior when addressed by a senior comes to attention, except in the transaction of routine business Between individusis at work.

  1. When an officer enters an enlisted men's mess hall, the group is called to at ease" by the person noticing him first. Men remain seated at ease and continue cating unless the officer directs otherwise. A soldier addressed stops eating and sits erect until the conversation is ended.

  1. When accompanying a sentur, a junior walks or rides on his left except when accompanying a senior during inspection.

  1. When entering a car or small boat, the junior goes in first and others follow in the inverse order of rank. In getting off, the senior goes out first and others following the order of rank.

UNCOVERING Officers and enlisted men under arms uncover when: a. Seated as a member for an attendance at court or board. b. Entering places of divine worship (churches, temples or mosque) c. Indoor when not on duty. d. In attendance at an official reception. MILITARY TITLES a. All AFP personnel are addressed by their full titles in official correspondence. In conversation or unofficial correspondence they are addressed as follows RANK ADDRESSED AS

  1. Brigadier General to General

General

  1. Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel

Colonel

  1. Major

Major

  1. Captain

Captain

  1. First Lieutenant and Second Lieutenant

Lieutenant d

  1. Chaplain

Chaplain

  1. Nurse

Nurse

  1. Sergeant to Master Sergeant

Sergeant pt

  1. Corporal

Corporal

  1. Private to Private First Class

Private rst c)

  1. Cadet

Mister b. Navy personnel are addressed in conversations and unofficial correspondence as:

  1. Rear Admiral to Admiral

Admiral

  1. Commodore

Commodore

  1. Captain

Captain

  1. Lieutenant Commander to Commander

Commander

  1. Lt. Junior Grade to Lt. Senior Grade

Lieutenant

  1. Ensign, Cadet

Mister Note: Any naval officer in command of a ship regardless of size or class while exercising such command is called "CAPTAIN" When introducing a Naval Captain, it is customary to add after his name "of the Navy", because a Captain of the Navy is equivalent to a Colonel in the Army.