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A systematic collection or digest of principles, laws
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specifying the standards of correct or right conduct
or behavior expected of a person or group who
freely join a vocation, a profession
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A substantive, but succinct, digest of all legal, moral
and ethical values, principles, rules and regulations
gaining the accomplishment of the military mission.
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gaining the accomplishment of the military mission.
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AFP Code of Ethics
Area Exam 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A systematic collection or digest of principles, laws and rules, foundations of profession and regulations specifying the standards of correct or right conduct or behavior expected of a person or group who freely join a vocation, a profession | Code of Ethics |
| A substantive, but succinct, digest of all legal, moral and ethical values, principles, rules and regulations gaining the accomplishment of the military mission. | Military Code of Ethics |
| Any system of rules and regulations | Code |
| -A set of moral principles -The rules of conduct governing a particular class of human actions or a particular group | Ethics |
| a) To shape our ideals and aspirations into a definite course of conduct b) To guide and constantly remind each of us of the delicate and critical role that the AFP plays. c) To establish the Ethical Standards and Norms of Conduct | Purpose of the Code of Ethics |
| Provides the reasons for promulgating the code and states the identity, aspirations, visions, mission and commitment of the AFP. | Preamble |
| Tells who the AFP is, by whose authority it exist and for whom, by what structure does it perform its mandated role and how it can measure up to the expectations of the Filipino people. | Article I - Identity |
| • recognizes the Constitution as the people’s will • mandated to serve and protect the people and secure the sovereignty of the state • adheres to civilian supremacy over the military • vows to uphold and defend the constitution | Article I - Identity |
| created by law as integral part of the Executive Branch of the gov’t President as the Commander in Chief -exercise control , supervision and authority through a Chain of Command headed by the Chief of Staff | Article I – Identity (Sec 2) |
| Maintain a high level of credibility and respect of the Filipino people thru a high level of competence and standard of performance. | Article I – Identity (Sec 2) AFP Composition: 3 Major Services |
| Tells of the origin and the past of the AFP and the lessons by the AFP from its past errors and successes. | Article II – AFP History |
| States the AFP’s common beliefs and core values. It is a conceptual synthesis of what the AFP believes in, stands on and fight for. It is, in essence the AFP’s fighting cause and ideology. | Article III – AFP’s Stand on Basic Issues |
| - Soldiery is a calling, not merely an employment. - Military Service does not only requires us to have a specialized knowledge, skills, or physical attributes; but requires us to have a distinct lifestyle. | AFP Core Values |
| AFP Core Values | 1. Honor 2. Loyalty 3. Valor 4. Duty 5. Solidarity |
| clear consciousness of personal dignity and worth; He is a person of good reputation and of irreproachable integrity. How : Just by being: - truthful, - sincere, - honest, - upright, - credible, and | Honor (Dangal) |
| the best expression of our fidelity to God, Country, Fellowmen and our adherence to democratic principles and constitutional mandate and legal authority | Loyalty (Katapatan) |
| power and strength, courage, endurance to pain and hardships. “No one will feel difficulty in life if he is committed to what he is doing.” | Valor (Kagitingan) |
| acceptance of responsibility, professionalism and competence - Take responsibility, - Do not blame others for your shortcomings. - Work without being watched, - Love your work | Duty (Tungkulin) |
| unity, cooperation, camaraderie, teamwork, voluntariness, followership (Subordinates) Leading, coaching, mentoring on the part of the leader. T – Teaming up for E – excellence in A – accomplishing the M – mission of the Air Force | Solidarity (Pagkakaisa) |
| the AFP shall at all times uphold supremacy of civilian authority over the military | Supremacy of Civilian Authority |
| - the President as the Commander in Chief - laws enacted by Congress - directive of the COMELEC - subscribe to regulations enacted by the Commission on Audit concerning the management of funds | Supremacy of Civilian Authority |
| designed, structured, staffed and manned as to be able to carry out its mission effectively through the optimum use of resources. It is involved not only in the defense of the country but also in civil assistance activities | AFP Organization |
| officer and soldier shall obey lawful orders of his immediate superior. Commanders shall accept responsibility for their actions | Chain of command |
| -shall have the ability to influence members of the organizations -shall have a sincere concern towards the morale and welfare of members -shall also be credible and be able to promote opportunities for genuine reconciliation | Military leadership |
| AFP should be the prime mover of research and technology in the manufacture of armaments and electronic hardware, in aircraft and shipbuilding and full utilization of indigenous defense materiel | Research and Technology |
| AFP Ørmly acknowledges people’s support as vital in achieving peace and order | People’s support |
| AFP shall be the people’s partner in promoting peace, national development and progress. | National development |
| AFP recognizes the sanctity of its insulation from partisan politics. | Partisan politics |
| AFP shall maintain an “open-media policy” | Mass media |
| AFP shall encourage the practice of one’s religious faith for the good of the service. | Spiritual life |
| AFP recognizes that its members are human beings with the same family obligations as other people | Family life |
| AFP adheres to the principle of democracy that the government is of the people, by the people and for the people. | Democracy |
| foremost in the mind of the AFP shall be the realization that national interest serves the common good of the citizenry. | National interest |
| common good of the citizenry. is a priceless gift to mankind which connotes freedom from any hostilities such as political, social and economic ills | Peace |
| deØned as the use of organized military force by a state to achieve its ends against the physical opposition of a hostile state or states | War |
| the AFP shall exercise the utmost restraint and precaution in the use of armed force to implement policies | Use of Armed Force |
| the AFP shall subscribe to the promotion of social justice | Social justice |
| the AFP shall respect the inherent dignity of a human being and his rights contained in the “universal declaration of human rights” which our country is a signatory | Human rights |
| -Those who violate the sovereignty of the Philippines -Those who shall subscribe to violence as a means to achieve their ends. -Those who do not adhere to the internationally accepted principles of peace -Those who shall not accept civilian supremacy | Enemies of the state |
| - Those who shall dismember the country or any part thereof. - Those who shall foment chaos and disorder and obstruct the achievement of the common good. - Those engage in organized crimes. | Enemies of the state |
| Those who organize the populace for alienating allegiance from the state. · The AFP shall suppress the enemies of the state , try to bring them back to the society through rehabilitation. It shall treat the enemies according to the laws of the land. | AFP’s Stand on Basic Issues |
| The AFP shall not dissent or label the principled critiques and or cause oriented groups as a threat to national security and or enemies of the state as dissent and opposition are important features to ensure a healthy and dynamic democracy | Principle critiques or Cause oriented groups |
| AFP’s Stand on Basic Issues -Chain of command -Military leadership -Research and technology -People’s support -National development -Partisan politics -Enemies of the state -Principle critiques or Cause oriented groups | -Mass media -Spiritual life -Family life -Democracy -National interest -Peace -War -Use of Armed Force -Social justice -Human rights -Supremacy of Civilian Authority -AFP Organization |
| States who composes the AFP, criteria for membership and the processes systems within the AFP | Article IV – AFP Membership |
| Extreme care must be made in the setting of criteria that shall not discriminate skilled and or gifted applicants. | Procurement system |
| -shall be proportionately taken from all regions of the archipelago in order to have equitable regional representation nationwide. | Procurement of personnel |
| excellence in the accomplishment of the mission. -all military personnel shall be loyal and true to the Republic of the Philippines, Phil constitution, AFP, and Filipino people at all times. | Standards of loyalty |
| -all military personnel must possess knowledge, skill, physical attributes and character traits - necessary to attain outstanding performance of duty and accomplishment of the mission. | Standards of competence |
| Members of the AFP should be deeply aware that man is a rational being. Man is also a moral being who is given the capacity to determine what is right and do it and what is wrong and avoid it | Standards of morals |
| Standards of Military Professionalism | -Standards of Loyalty -Standards of Competence - Standards of Ethics -Standards of Morals |
| References of Penalties and Administrative Functions | -Revised Penal Code -Articles of War -Special Laws -AFP Rules and Regulations |
| Unprofessional Acts | -Acts of disloyalty -Acts of incompetence - Unethical acts -Corrupt acts |
| acts or omission betraying one’s faith, duty, commitment to God, country, people, constitutional government, AFP chain of command, unit or ofØce and its mission | Acts of disloyalty |
| Every soldier must observe and conform to accepted principles of right conduct, as observed and practiced in Filipino society. | Standards of ethics |
| refer to the lack of required knowledge, skills, physical attributes and character traits necessary for adequate performance of duty and accomplishment of mission | Acts of incompetence |
| a) Failure to attain the minimum passing grade in any AFP training and education program b) Inability to meet the physical, medical, mental and moral Øtness requirements of the service c) Apathy, indifference, or half-heartedness towards duty | Acts of incompetence |
| refer to all acts or omissions which deviate from established and accepted ethical and moral standards of behavior and performance as set forth in this code. | Unethical acts |
| a) Directly or indirectly engaging oneself in outside employment using government time b) Arrogance in words, ways and deeds c) Allowing any wrongdoing or irregularity in the military service | Unethical acts |
| h) Fornication ( i.e. adultery, concubinage, homosexuality, lesbianism, pedophilia, etc) i) Engaging in vices including but not limited to excessive gambling, womanizing, excessive drinking of intoxicating liquor, use of prohibited drugs and the like | Unethical acts |
| d) Occupying other positions in concurrent capacity to obtain inÙuence e) Lobbying for any favor f) Any act of circumventing AFP rules g) Allowing/tolerating spouses and dependents to interfere or meddle in ofØcial functions | Unethical acts |
| all acts or omissions described and characterized as crimes against public interest, public morals, property, chastity, civil status of persons and honor under pertinent provisions of the Revised Penal Code, other Laws and AFP Rules and Regulations | Corrupt acts |
| a) Any form of conversion, sale, application or use of government funds or properties other that what they are intended for b) Any form of manipulation of unit or individual funds c) Any participation in or toleration of rigged bidding | Corrupt acts |
| d) FalsiØcation / alteration of records / documents to justify unwarranted acquisition or disposal e) Allowing / tolerating military spouses and dependents or dummies to deal or participate in any form of transactions with the AFP | Corrupt acts |
| f) Utilization of AFP personnel including but not limited to family personal drivers, houseboys, security guards and the like g) Utilization / disposition employment of AFP material resources for personal family use h) Demanding to receive gifts | Corrupt acts |
| Tells how the AFP is unique from other government agencies through its various customs and traditions. | Article VI – AFP Customs & Traditions |
| inherited principles, standards and practices that serve as guide for individuals or groups. These are accumulated experiences and deeds passed on from generation to generation. | Traditions |
| Traditions | -Tradition of valor -Tradition of duty -Tradition of honor -Tradition of solidarity -Tradition of loyalty |
| are accepted practices realized through continued usage that take the force and effect of a common law | Customs |
| Customs | a) Salute b) Flag Raising Ceremony c) Flag Retreat Ceremony d) Happy Hour e) Military Weddings f) Rand Has Its Privileges g) Visiting the Sick h) Place of Honor i) Use of the word “Sir” |
| a) Cowardice, desertion, abandonment of post AWOL b) Contempt or disrespect by words or deeds c) Any attempt to create or participate in any violent action d) Attempting to give aid to the enemy e) Refusal to execute duty or take appropriate action | Acts of disloyalty |
| Requires that. - All of us should follow or Uphold the AFP CODE OF ETHICS at all times - Commanders shall set as good example - Vice Commander or Deputy is the head of OESPA - Chaplain as moral and spiritual adviser | Article VII – General Provisions |
| Articles in the Code of Ethics | Preamble Art. I AFP Identity Art. II AFP History Art. III AFP Creed and Stand on Basic Issues Art. IV AFP Membership Art. V Military Professionalism Art. VI AFP Customs and Tradition Art. VII General Provision |
| -Education and training. -Retention of the service. - Promotion. -Retirement, separation benefits. - Death and disability benefits. | Membership qualifications (Commissioned officers - enlisted personnel) |
| -expert application of specialized skills -based on an organized body of knowledge -in accordance with laws and or Code of Ethics -with highest degree of excellence in the accomplishment of the mission. | Professionalism |
| J) Sexual harassment k) Forum shopping l) Airing grievances, seeking to redress grievances | Unethical acts |
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