TRADITIONS AND ROLES

• Discipline is learned in the armed forces. We learn it by

  cheerfully and promptly obeying every order we are given.

  armed
• We never stop minding our discipline because, whether

  If there is peace or war, it is needed.
• Without discipline, we will have armed mobs,

  not an armed forces.
• Discipline 


  Its purpose is to train our characters so that we may better perform our

  duties in the family and the community,
• MILITARY TRADITIONS

  • Tradition of Valor
  • Tradition of Duty
  • Tradition of Honor
  • Tradition of Solidarity
  • Tradition of Loyalty
• Tradition of Valor – the Filipino soldier has

  epitomized this during his gallant defense at

  Bataan and Corregidor against the Japanese Forces.

  The late General Douglas MacArthur paid tribute to

  Filipino soldier when he proclaimed: “Give me

  20,000 Filipino soldiers and I’ll conquer the world.”
• Valor - great courage in facing dangers, especially in battles.
• Tradition of Duty – the Filipino soldier has

  exemplified himself throughout history as a

  dedicated public servant who performed his task

  with a deep sense of responsibility and self-sacrifice.

  He has made himself a distinct professional by

  devoting 24 hours a day to his job whenever the

  situation demanded.
• Tradition of Honor - The founding fathers of the AFP as well as the nation have courageously demonstrated, even in the most difficult times, the value of this tradition by leading a life in peace or war with personal

  dignity and self-worth. They treasured honor more than life itself when they consistently offered the supreme sacrifice to win their freedom and keep it by refusing to yield to the glitter of gold offered by their former colonizers.
• Tradition of Solidarity – unity is the strongest, most enduring, and most powerful military tradition. It is a distinction enjoyed by every member of the AFP, who, through thick and thin, worked together, and, in the process, nourished pride and a feeling of belonging to the organization. It is the hidden ingredient that bound him in oneness to the people he served.
• Tradition of Loyalty - The Filipino soldier has traditionally held the respect of the nation by shedding much blood and offering the supreme sacrifice in defense of the country. He has consistently given this tradition to the nation, the constitution, the Commander-in-chief and also in his seniors, his purs, and his juniors.
• LEADERSHIP INDICATORS

  • Discipline
  • Morale
  • Esprit de Corps
  • Efficiency
• Discipline – It is a state of order and peace existing in a command. It involves a ready subordination of one’s will and action for good

  of the group. It is very important at all times because it is the foundation of the military service. Without it, any organization will disintegrate.
• ,Morale – it is the mental and emotional state of an individual. When a soldier has a serious problem or is stricken with fear, he cannot

  perform his job efficiently because his morale is low. A high morale gives the soldier much of self-confidence, willingness and

  determination to succeed. The leader, therefore, must guard his unit against factors causing low morale, like hunger, injustice,

  fear, or insecurity and take steps to enhance ,the individual morale of his men.,
• Esprit de Corps – it is the mental and

  emotional state of the unit. It is the spirit that

  fires an organization to victory. Esprit de

  Corps is indicated by the men’s high regard

  for their commander, great love for the price

  in their unit, and determination to achieve

  success in their missions in the spirit of

  seemingly insurmountable odds.
• Efficiency – it is the ability to accomplish successfully an assigned task in the shortest possible time, with the minimum expenditure of efforts and means. It is characterized by rapidity of action with coolness and without infusion, accuracy, effectiveness, much of good results and the least cost of materials and other means.
• SIX BASIC ROLES OF A LEADER

  • Model Soldier
  • As Instructors
  • Personnel Manager
  • As a commander and supervisors
  • Custodian of his men's welfare
  • As a counselor
• MODEL SOLDIER - He leads by example. His actions are consistent with what he expects from others. He sets standards of conduct and performance which inspire confidence and respect among those under him.
• 1. the elements of a flight are its cadets.
  2. the elements of a squad are its individuals.