KNOWLEDGES:

MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM

MEN WHO ADAPT THE PROFESSION OF ARMS

SUBMIT OF THEIR OWN FREE WILL
TO A LAW OF PERPETUAL CONSTRAINT
OF THEIR OWN ACCORD.

THEY REJECT THEIR RIGHT

TO LIVE WHERE THEY CHOOSE,
TO SAY WHAT THEY THINK,
AND TO DRESS AS THEY LIKE,

FROM THE MOMENT THEY

BECOME SOLDIER,
IT NEEDS BUT AN ORDER
TO SETTLE THEM FROM PLACE,
TO MOVE THEM TO THAT,
TO SEPARATE THEM FROM THEIR FAMILIES
AND DISLOCATE THEIR NORMAL LIVES.

IN THE WORLD OF COMMAND

THEY MUST RISE, MARCH, RUN,
ENDURE BAD WEATHER,
GO WITHOUT SLEEP OR FOOD,
BE ISOLATED IN SOME DISTANTPOST,
AND WORK UNTIL THEY DROP.

THEY HAVE CEASED TO BE

THE MASTERS OF THEIR OWN FATE,
IF THEY DROP IN THEIR TRACKS,
IF THEIR ASHES SCATTERED
TO THE FOUR WINDS,
THESE ARE ALL PART AND
PARCEL OF THEIR JOB.
 ELEVEN (11) GENERAL ORDERS

1. To take charge of this post and all government properties in view.

2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that
takes place within sight or hearing.
3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
4. To repeat all calls from post more distant from the guard house than my own.
5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6. To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentinel who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer,
officer of the day, and Non-commissioned officers of the guard only.
7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9. To call the commander of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all officers, all colors and standards not cased.
11. To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, and to challenge all
persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
 AIRFORCE HYMN

TO THE GUARDIANS OF OUR PRECIOUS SKIES

WE SING THIS GRATEFUL SONG
AS THEY LAY THEIR LIFE IN SACRIFICE
TO KEEP OUR RAMPART’S STRONG

MAY THEIR STRENGTH DESCEND FROM GOD ON HIGH?

OUR CONSTANT GUIDING LIGHT
MAY THEIR EFFORTS PROSPER AS THEY TRY?
TO BUILD THE AIRFORCE MIGHT

WHEN THEY RISE TO MEET THE ENEMIES

OR HELP TO CLEAR OUR SHORE
MAY THEY FLY AND FIGHT COURAGEOSLY
WITH DEDICATED FORCE

WHEN THE WARRIOR STREAK ACROSS THE SKY

TO SIGNAL VICTORY
WE SALUTE THEM ALL WHO FIGHT AND FLY
TO KEEP OUR NATION FREE.
 MILITARY DO'S AND DON’T’S

*Always move on the double during our training

*Fast reaction is a must

*Look straight forward during the formation

*Emphasize salute and side stepping

*Always start and end ma'am/sir when talking to a superior

*Emphasize cutting corners

*Stand in attention when talking, reporting, when the training staff enter the barracks, mess hall
and lecture rooms

*Buddy-buddy system

*Observe 11 general orders

*Sleep anytime between "TAPS (terminating all activities prior to sleep) and REVEILLE (woke up
call)

*Know all the members of the training directorate and staff

*Greet all officers

*Know all the knowledge's

*Any conversation in the senior officer always begin and ends with sir/ma'am

*Pocket your smile

*Consideration of other is a must DONT'S

*Stealing, lying, cheating is prohibited

*Quit vitrifying always to do same with look forward straight

*Standing one leg is prohibited

*Sitting and sleeping in the banks during vacant time is prohibited

*Strictly no smoking and drinking liquor in the public

*Conning is prohibited

*Speaking in own dialect/own language is prohibited

TO MASTER YOURSELF BEFORE YOU SEEK TO MASTER OTHERS

 PLEDGE OF LOYALTY

If you work for a man in heaven's name,

Work for him, speak well in him, and stand by the institution that he represents.

Remember, an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness.

If you must growl, condemn and eternally find fault, why not resign from your position?

And when you are in the outside damn all your heart's contents,

But as long as you are part of this institution do not condemn it, for if you do so.

The first high wind that comes along will blow you away, and probably you will never know
why.

CADET HONOR CODE

"We, the cadets, don't lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate among others those who do so."

MILITARY SECRECY

What you see, what you hear and even what you feel, when you leave just leave it there.
 ESSENCE OF CADETSHIP

 They built your basic character.

 They mold you for your future role as the custodians of the nation's defense.
 They make you strong enough to know when you are weak, and brave enough to face
yourself when you are afraid.
 They teach to be proud and unbending in honest failure, but humble and gentle in
success; not to substitute words for actions, nor to seek the path of comfort, but to face
the stress and apart of difficulty and challenges;
 To learn to stand up in the storm, but have compassion on those who fall; to master
yourself before you seek to master others; to have the heart that is clean, a goal that is
high.
 DON’T QUIT

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will

When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit-

Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,

And many a fellow turns about

When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow –
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than

It seems to a faint and faltering man;
Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the victor's cup;

And he learned too late when the night came down,

How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out –
The silver tint in the clouds of doubt,

And you never can tell how close you are,

It might be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit –
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
 AIR FORCE DOZEN EXERCISE

Warm up

1. STORT WALK

2. BOBBER

3. BACKFIELD CROUCH PROPER

1. HIGH JUMPER

2. BEND AND REACH

3. SQUAT BENDER

4. SQUATHRUST

5. 4 COUNTS PUSH UP

6. MOUNTAIN CLIMBING

7. BUTTOCKS UP

8. 8 COUNTS PUSH UP

9. SIDE BENDER

10. TURN AND BOUNCE

11. TRUNK TWISTER

12. JUMPING JACK

 AFP HISTORY AND ORGANIZATION

 26 APRIL 1521
-Lapu-Lapu, a Mactan island chieftain with his 1,500 strong warriors defeated Captain
General Ferdinand Magellan together with 60 Spanish fusiliers which was supported by
mortar and ship-borne fire. This was the first recorded armed encounter involving
native Filipinos.
 February 1570
-A Spanish expedition under Miguel Lopez de Legazpi came and by means of the policy
of conquer divide and rule subdued one tribe after another. In the process they
recruited native Filipinos for Spanish service and was the first formal milita ry service
rendered by Filipinos.
 Dec 10, 1898
-The Treaty of Paris was signed by the different protagonist, one provision of which is
the turnover of the Phils to the United States. At this instance, it was the turn of the USA
to gain a foothold and due to its superior firepower and technology, she was able to
conquer the whole Philippine archipelago.
 Feb 4, 1899
-An incident in San Juan precipitated the three year Phil-American War.
 Mar 3, 1901
-The war ended with the capture of General Aguinaldo in Palanan, Isabela. The long
period of American occupation saw the US assuming all obligation for the national
defense against foreign invasions.
 Nov 15, 1935
-The commonwealth Government of the Philippines was established with Quezon as the
President. He passed the first act which is Commonwealth Act Nr 1 known as the
National Defense Act.
 Jan 11, 1936
-By virtue of EO Nr 11. The Phil Army was officially reactivated with the off shore patrol
and the Army Air Corps as its other major components. The Phil Constabulary which was
created in Aug 8, 1901 for the maintenance of peace and order, became an integral part
of the Phil Army.
 JUNE 1938
-The Philippine Constabulary was separated from the Philippine Army to allow the
former to exercise its police function more effectively.
 July 26, 1941
-US President Roosevelt called into the service the US Army and all organized military
forces in the Philippines. Two regular and ten reserve divisions of the Army became part
of the US Armed Forces in the Far East (USAFFE)
 Dec 8, 1941
-WW II broke out in the Philippines when the Japanese imperial forces bombed various
targets in the country.
 May 6, 1942
-Surrender of all Fil-Am forces to the Japanese. Many officers and men refused to
surrender and fled to the mountain tops to form guerilla bands.
 Oct 20, 1944
-The return of American forces led to the eventual defeat of the Japanese Army. On the
same date, President Osmena issued Executive Order Nr 21 placing all personnel of
recognized guerilla units into the service of the Philippine Army
 September 1945
-Gen Yamashita the commander of Japanese forces in the Philippines surrendered
 Oct 4, 1947
-By virtue of EO Nr 92, the Army was renamed the Armed Forces of the Philippines. On
the same date, the Military Training Command, the Off-Shore Patrol and the Air Corps
were elevated into major commands designated respectively as Phil Ground Forces, Phil
Naval Patrol and the Phil Air Force.

 Dec 30, 1950

-Pres Quirino issued EO Nr 359 which provided for the creation of the four major
services in the AFP namely: Phil Army, Phil Constabulary, Phil Navy and Phil Air Force.

 Ten years after the EDSA REVOLUTION, the AFP has regained prestige and credibility in
the eyes of the people and government.
 AFP ORGANIZATION

AFP MISSION
TO DEFEND THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, SAFEGUARD ITS NATIONAL TERRITORY AND
ASSISTS THE GOVERNMENT IN THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROGRAMS

AFP FUNCTIONS
1. UPHOLDS THE SOVEREIGNTY, SUPPORTS THE CONSTITUTION AND DEFENDS THE TERRITORY
OF THE PHILIPPINES AGAINST ALL ENEMIES, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
2. PROMOTES AND ADVANCES THE NATIONAL AIMS, GOALS, INTEREST AND POLICIES
3. PLANS, ORGANIZES, MAINTAINS, DEVELOPS AND DEPLOYS EACH REGULAR AND CITIZEN
RESERVED FORCES FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
4. ASSISTS AND SUPPORTS THE GOVERNMENT IN ITS TASK OR NATION BUILDING
5. PERFORMS OTHER FUNCTIONS AS MAYBE PROVIDED BY LAW OR ASSIGNED BY HIGHER
AUTHORITIES.

SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE

SERVES AS THE CIVILIAN ADVISER OF THE PRESIDENT ON MATTERS CONCERNING DEFENSE AND
SECURITY OF THE STATE.

CHIEF OF STAFF
COMMANDS THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES, IS PRINCIPAL MILITARY ADVISER OF THE
PRESIDENT, AND EXECUTES THE PRESIDENTS COMMAND INSTRUCTIONS.
 PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE MISSION
TO CONDUCT PROMPT AND SUSTAINED AIR OPERATION
PAF FUNCTIONS
1. TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN, AND EQUIP FORCE FOR PROMPT AND SUSTAINED AIR OPERATION FOR
THE DEFENSE OF THE PHILIPPINES
2. TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN AND EQUIP FOR AIRLIFT, AIRBORNE, AND TACTICAL AIR OPERATIONS
UNILATERALLY OR IN COORDINATION WITH THE SURFACE FORCES.
3. TO FORMULATE AND DEVELOP DOCTRINES, CONCEPTS, SYSTEMS, POLICIES, PROCEDURES,
STRATEGIES, TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATION PECULIAR TO AIR FORCE.
4. TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN AND EQUIP ALL AIR FORCE RESERVED UNITS
5. TO PERFORM SUCH OTHER FUNCTIONS AS MAYBE PROVIDED BY LAW OR ASSIGNED BY HIGHER
AUTHORITIES.

PHILIPPINE NAVY MISSION

TO CONDUCT PROMPT AND SUSTAINED NAVAL & MARITIME OPERATION.
PN FUNCTIONS
1. TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN AND EQUIP FORCES FOR PROMPT AND SUSTAIN NAVAL OPERATIONS.
2. TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY NAVAL UNITS FOR THE EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT OF ALL
APPLICABLE LAWS UPON THE PHILIPPINE SEAS AND WATER
3. TO FORMULATE AND DEVELOP DOCTRINES, CONCEPTS, SYSTEM, POLICIES, PROCEDURES,
STRATEGIES, TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATION PECULIAR TO THE NAVY.
4. TO ENFORCE THOSE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO NAVIGATION, SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA.
5. TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN AND EQUIP ALL NAVAL RESERVED UNITS.

PHILIPPINE ARMY MISSION

TO CONDUCT PROMPT AND SUSTAINED GROUND OPERATION.
PA FUNCTIONS
1. TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN, AND EQUIP FORCES FOR THE CONDUCT OF PROMPT AND SUSTAINED
OPERATION ON LAND
2. TO PREPARE SUCH UNITS AS MAYBE NECESSARY FOR THE EFFECTIVE PROSECUTION OF THE
NATIONAL DEFENSE PLANS AND PROGRAMS AND ARMED FORCES MISSION, INCLUDING
EXPANSION OF THE PEACETIME ARMY COMPONENT TO MEET ANY EMERGENCIES.
3. TO DEVELOP INCORPORATION WITH MAJOR SERVICES, TACTICS, TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT
OF INTEREST TO THE ARMY FOR FIELD OPERATION
4. TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN AND EQUIP ALL ARMY RESERVE UNITS, AND
5. TO PERFORM SUCH OTHER FUNCTIONS AS MAYBE PROVIDED BY LAW OF HIGHER AUTHORITIES
 MILITARY COURTESY AND DISCIPLINE

MILITARY DISCIPLINE

- is a state of order and obedience existing within a command. It involves the ready
subordination of the will of the individual for the good of the group.

- is an extension and specialized application of the discipline which demands habitual but
reasoned obedience that preserves initiative and functions unfalteringly even in the absence of
the commander.

> Discipline is created within a command by instilling a sense of confidence and

responsibilities in each individual.

> Discipline demands correct performance of duty. The need for discipline is best
inculcated in an individual by appealing to his sense of reason. In a few instances where appeal
to reason fail, the use of punishment is effective in causing the recalcitrant individual to
conform and perhaps appreciate the need for discipline.

MILITARY DISCIPLINE

- is that mental attitude and state of training which renders obedience and proper conduct
instinctive in at conditions. Respect for and loyalty to properly constituted authority smartness
of appearance and action.

MILITARY COURTESY
- is the extension or manifestation for others.

- Recognition of the responsibility and authority of a senior’s position that extends to a junior as
the essential part that the latter plays as a member of the military team.

SALUTE

- Most important form of military courtesy.

- It is executed by raising the right hand smartly until the tip of the forefinger touches the front
brim of the headgear when covered.
 RULES OF RENDERING HAND SALUTE

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

2. Persons entitled to salute.

- A commissioned officer of the AFP both male and female.

- Commissioned officers of friendly nations when they are recognized as such.

3. The salute is rendered at a distance of about 6 paces from the person saluted and at a
recognition distance that is about 10 paces.
4. The salute must be returned by those entitled to it.

- It is not rendered when running but at a halt or walk.

- Never salute with cigarette or pipe in mouth.

- Salute is exchanged whether individuals are covered or uncovered.

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

WHEN NOT TO SALUTE

1. While at work, in case the officer calls for a soldier who is not working, approaches and
salute him/her and again when they part from each other.

2. When carrying articles with hands or being so occupied as to make saluting impractical.

3. Standing at a horse or leading a horse.

4. In case of doubt due to absence of specific instructions, the salute is rendered.

 REPORTING TO AN OFFICER

The salute is rendered by a junior when reporting to a senior, he also salutes before leaving.

1. In reporting indoors without arms, a soldier removes his headgear, knock at the door of the
officer and enter when told to do so.

> Upon entering, he halts at about two paces from the officer, salute and say, “SIR SGT…
REPORTING FOR INSTRUCTIONS SIR”. The salute is maintained until he completes his report,
and the officer has returned salute.

2. In reporting indoors under arms, the procedure or reporting is the same as above except that
the soldier remains covered if carrying a riffle, the soldiers carries it and salute.

3. In reporting outdoors, the procedure or reporting outdoors is the same as discussed above,
except that the headgear is not removed. If with a firearm, the riffle should be carried at trail at
the right shoulder. The hand salute is given as the case may be.

4. In reporting for pay, a soldier reporting for pay answers “HERE” when his time is called,
approaches, salute the officer paying. He picks up and counts his money and leaves without
saluting.

OTHER COURTESIES TO INDIVIDUAL

1. When an officer enters a room or tent, officers junior to him and enlisted men present will
uncover (if unarmed) and stand at attention until the officer directs otherwise or leaves the
room. When more than one individual are present, the first one who recognize the officer will
command “ATTENTION” or “TZUN” loud enough to be heard by everybody present.

2. When an officer enters a room or tent used as office, workshop, or recreation room, those at
work or at play are not required to come to attention unless addressed by the officers.

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

4. When entering the car or small boat, the junior goes in first and others follow in the inverse
order or rank. In getting off, the senior goes out first.
 HONOR TO THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OR THE COLOR

A. OUTDOORS

- Whenever and wherever the National Anthem or the color is played, military personnel not in
formation must observe the following:

1. At the note of the music all personnel present will face the music, stand at attention and
render the prescribed salute, the salute are retained until the last note of the music.

2. An individual leading or standing on horse will stand at attention but does not salute.

3. Vehicles in motion will be brought to a halt. Persons riding in a passenger car or a motorcycle
will dismount and salute as prescribe earlier.

4. The above respect to the National Anthem or color of friendly nations.

B. INDOORS

- when the National Anthem is played officers and men will stand at attention and face the flag
if any but do not salute.

DISPLAYED AND SALUTE THE FLAG

 The Philippine flag represent our nation and should be given a place of honor.

- The National Flag is never dipped for salute, nor is it permitted to touch the ground. It
is not used as a costume, dress, or a drapery. No lettering of object should be placed on
it.

 Flag is displayed in the following manner:

a. When hoisted at the flagpole, it should be hoisted fully to the top of the pole; blue
part above. During morning the flag is raised at the half mast.
b. When the national flag is displayed with another flag, whether they are standing side
by side or with their staffs crossed, the national flag is at the right side, the blue part up.
c. When placed in vertical manner, the triangle is up, the blue color at the right.
d. When displayed in horizontal position, the triangle is at the right side, with blue part
above.
e. When displayed over the casket, the triangle is in the direction of the head of the
cadaver, with blue part on the right.
f. During the funeral-loaded to vehicle (feet)-tomb (head).

GUN SALUTE TO VIP

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE
PRESIDENT 21 21
EX PRESIDENT 21 21
V-PRESIDENT 19 19
DEFENSE SECRETARY
CABINET MEMBER
CHIEF OF STAFF 19 19
FORMER CHIEF OF STAFF 19 19
LT GENERAL 15 15
MAJ GENERAL 13
BRIG GENERAL 11

WHEN IN DOUBT, SALUTE!

 MILITARY LEADERSHIP

Is the art of influencing and directing men in such a way as to obtain their respect, obedience,
confidence, and loyal cooperation in order to accomplish the mission.

“Leadership is not something you do to people. It’s something you do with people.”
~ Ken Blanchard

MILITARY LEADERSHIP IS AN ART; SUCH IT IS NOT INHERENT. ALTHOUGH THERE ARE SOME
INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BORN LEADERS OF MEN.

THE ART OF LEADERSHIP IS PERFECTED ONLY BY CONSTANT APPLICATION AND PRACTICE.

FOUR LEADERSHIP INDICATORS

1. MORALE
 It is the state of mind of the individual members of the unit.
“The Key to developing people is to catch them doing something right.’
~ Ken Blanchard & Spencer Johnson

2. DISCIPLINE
 The individual or group attitude that insures prompt obedience to orders and the
initiation of appropriate action in the absence of orders.

3. ESPIRIT-DE-CORPS
 The loyalty, pride and the enthusiasm for a unit shown by its members.
“Knowing where you’re going is the first step to getting there. Purpose can never be about
achievement. It is about much bigger.
~ Ken Blanchard
4. PROFICIENCY
 The technical, tactical, and physical ability of the members and the entire unit in
general.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LEADER

 The accomplishment of the mission.

 To look out for the welfare of his men.

FIVE (5) ROLES OF A MILITARY LEADER

1. AS A MODEL SOLDIER AND COMMANDER

An individual soldier learns best by imitating his leader. A leader greatly influences and
controls the behavior of his men by the examples he sets.

2. AS AN INSTRUCTOR
Every leader must be a teacher to his men. The more proficient he is as an instructor,
the better leader he becomes to his subordinates.

3. AS A PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN
There is a close relationship between job assignment and morale. With this in mind, a
leader must see to it that the right personnel are assigned on the right job.

4. AS A COUNSELOR
Counseling materially affects the morale and efficiency of the men. As a counselor, a
leader can establish a good direct relationship with his men.

5. AS A CUSTODIAN OF MEN’S WELFARE

The morale and more importantly, the efficiency of the men directly depends on their
well-being.
 FOURTEEN LEADERSHIP TRAITS

Distinguishing qualities which when constantly demonstrated by a leader in his association with
his men, help him earn the respect, confidence, willing obedience and loyal cooperation of his
men.

1. KNOWLEDGE
 Inspires confidence and respect of the men. Your knowledge as a leader should not be
limited to a military subjects only.

2. COURAGE
 It is a quality of a mind that gives a man control over himself, enabling him to accept
responsibility and to act properly even when under threatening situations.

3. INITIATIVE
 The quality of leader where in upon seeing what needs to be done, immediately
commences a course of action even without being told by his superiors.

4. DECISIVENESS
 This is the ability of a leader to make decisions promptly and then express them in clear
and forceful manner.

5. TACT
 The ability of a leader to say and do the proper thing at the right time and in the proper
way.

6. JUSTICE
 The quality of a leader being impartial and consistent in exercising command.

7. DEPENDABILITY
 It is the certainty of proper performance of duty.
8. BEARING
 A leader by his bearing, tends to establish the standard which his subordinates may
emulate.

9. ENDURANCE
 Can withstand pain, fatigue, distress and hardship and still be able to perform his
functions properly. It is also the state of the leader’s mental and physical stamina.

10. ENTHUSIASM
 This is a leader’s display of sincere interest and seal in the performance of his duties.

11. UNSELFISHNESS
 Unselfishness is one who avoids providing for his own comfort and personal
advancement at the expense of others.

12. INTEGRITY
 It is the uprightness of character and the soundness of moral principles displayed by a
leader.

13. LOYALTY
 Characterized by faithfulness to both his seniors and subordinates to his unit, to the
country.

14. JUDGEMENT
 It is the quality of logically weighing facts and possible solutions on which to base sound
decisions.
 ELEVEN (11) LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES

Following are the basic principles of leadership which you should strive to practice when
commanding a unit or leading a group.

1. BE TECHNICALLY AND TACTICALLY PROFICIENT

 Sometimes when the numbers look right the decision is still wrong.
 Norman Vincent Peale
 The Power of Ethical Thinking
 Creative and Critical Thinking

2. KNOW YOURSELF AND SEEK SELF-IMPROVEMENT

 Constantly evaluate yourself and learn to recognize your own strengths and
weaknesses.
 You must know your own capabilities and limitations.

3. KNOW YOUR MEN AND LOOK OUT FOR THEIR WELFARE

 Have a better understanding of how your men react and function under various
conditions.

4. KEEP YOUR MEN INFORMED

 Within the limits of security requirements, you must keep your men informed. This
practice encourages initiative, improves teamwork and enhances morale.

5. SET THE EXAMPLE

 Your individual appearance and conduct must elicit from your subordinates respect,
pride, and a desire to meet the standards you set.

6. ENSURE THAT THE TASK IS UNDERSTOOD BY YOUR MEN

 To ensure that your orders are carried out properly and promptly you must supervise
their execution.
7. TRAIN YOUR MEN AS A TEAM
 Teamwork is the key to successful preparation and it is largely developed through
training.

8. MAKE SOUND AND TIMELY DECISION

 Develop the ability to make rapid estimate of the situation and arrive at a sound
decision.

9. DEVELOP A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY IN YOUR SUBORDINATES

 Delegate authorities to commensurate with responsibility to develop mutual confidence
and respect between you and your subordinates.

10. EMPLOY YOUR COMMAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS CAPABILITIES

 You must have thorough knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of your
command, if you are to employ it properly.

11. SEEK RESPONSIBILITY AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTION

 Always feel responsible for all your unit does or fails to do.