COURTESY

AND
DISCIPLINE
COURTESY
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 Security Industry, courtesy is the
great requirement because it is the base on
which discipline stands. Without courtesy
and respect among members of an
organization, there would be no discipline;
and when discipline disappears,
the organization will lose its
orderliness and later disintegrate.
Furthermore, courtesy promotes
good relationships, closer
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 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 at the side.
 RULES IN RENDERING THE
HAND SALUTE
a. The salute is required in and out of the
Security Agency premises during and
outside of office hours.

b. Persons entitled to salute:

1. Company Officials
2. Superiors in the Agency
3. Ranking public Officials
4. Officers of the Philippine National Police
c. The salute is rendered at a distance of about
six (6) paces from the person saluted or at a
recognition distance which is about thirty (30)
paces.

d. The salute must be returned by those entitled

to it. It is not rendered when running but at a
halt or at 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 exchange
whether individuals are covered or
uncovered.
e. The salute is rendered only once if the
senior remains in the immediate vicinity
and no conversation takes place. If a
conversation takes place, the junior again
salutes the senior when they part from
each other.

f. When not to salute:

1. While at work. In case the officer calls for the subordinate
who is working, the latter stops working, approaches and
salute him, and again when they part from each other.
2. Indoors, except when reporting to an
officer or when on duty.

3. When carrying articles on both hands

or being so occupied as to make
saluting impractical.

4. When riding in a fast moving vehicle

and the other is dismounted, the
salute is not rendered.

5. In case of doubt due to absence of

specific instructions, the salute is
rendered.
The term “outdoors” is construed to
include such buildings as drills halls,
gymnasium and other enclosures used
for drill or exercise of troops. Covered
walks and other shelters open to the
sides are also considered as outdoors.

“Indoors” includes hallways, kitchen,

orderly rooms, recreation halls, wash
rooms and quarters.
“Under arms” means carrying arms
or having them attached to the
person by sling, holster or other
means. In the absence of arms the
wearing of cartridge belt, pistol belt,
pistol holster or automatic rifle belts
also means “underarms”.
REPORTING TO AN OFFICER

 Salute is rendered by a junior when reporting

to a senior. He also salutes before leaving.

a.) Reporting Indoors without Arms. He

removes his headgear, knocks at the door of
the office of the officer and enters when told to
do so. Upon entering, he halts at about two
paces from the officer, salutes and says-
 “Sir / Ma’am (greetings) SG Sison reporting for (purpose)
Sir / Ma’am. The salute is retained until he completes his
report and the officer has returned his salute. When the
business is completed, the guard executes one back
step, salutes, executes about face and leaves the office.”

b. Reporting Indoors under Arms. The procedure of

reporting is the same as discussed in Reporting Indoors
without Arms except that the guard remains covered. If
carrying a shotgun, the guard carries it and salutes at
trail arms. Otherwise the hand salute is given.
c.) Reporting Outdoors. The procedure of
reporting to an officer outdoors is the same as
discussed above. Shotguns should be carried
at trail or at right shoulder. The hand salute or
shotgun salute is given as the case maybe.
 OTHER COURTESIES TO INDIVIDUALS

a.) When an officer enters a room, officers

junior to him and guards present shall
stand at attention until the officer directs
otherwise or leaves the room. When
more than one individual are present, the
first one who perceives the officer will
command: “Attention” loud enough to
be heard by everybody present.
Everybody stands at attention until the
officer says otherwise.
b.) When an officer enters a room used as an office,
workshop or 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
individuals at work.

c.) When an officer enters a guard’s mess hall, the

group is called “At Ease” by the person noticing
him first. Men remain seated at ease and
continue eating unless the officer directs
otherwise.
A guard addressed stops eating and sits at
attention until the conversation is ended.

d.) When accompanying a senior, a junior walks

or rides on his left except when
accompanying a senior during inspection.

e.) When entering a car or a small boat, the

junior goes in first and others follow in the
inverse order of rank. In getting off, senior
goes out first and others follow in the order of
rank.
 HONORS TO THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
OR TO THE COLORS

OUTDOORS – whenever and wherever the

National Anthem or the colors is played,
security personnel not in information must
observe the following:

1. At the first note of the music, all dismounted personnel

present will face the music, stand at attention and render
the prescribed salute except at the Escort of the Color or
at a Retreat when they will face toward the color or flag.
The salute is retained until the last note of the music
2. Vehicles in motion must be brought to a
halt. Persons riding in a passenger car or
a motorcycle will dismount and salute as
prescribed above.

3. The above respect to the National Color

is rendered to the National Anthem or
colors of friendly nations.
INDOORS – When the National Anthem is
played, officers and men will stand at
attention and face the music or the flag, if
any, but do not salute.
Discipline
is the mental attitude and state of training that
renders obedience and proper conduct
instinctive under all conditions. It is founded
upon respect for and loyalty to properly
constituted authority. While it is primarily
developed by drills, every feature in security life
has its effect upon discipline. It is generally
indicated in an individual or unit by smartness or
appearance and action, cleanliness of dress,
equipment or quarters, respect for seniors, and
by the prompt and cheerful obedience by the
subordinate of both the letter and spirit of the
legal orders of their lawful superiors.
 RELATION OF COURTESY
AND DISCIPLINE

 The relation of discipline to courtesy is clearly

explained by the fact that discipline is founded
upon respect and loyalty to the superiors and
lawfully constituted authorities. In other words,
discipline originates and develops from mutual
respect and goodwill among members of an
organization. Discipline disappears and when
discipline disappears there will be no more
peace and order in the organization; hence, it
will disintegrate.
 IMPORTANCE OF DISCIPLINE

 Mass discipline and morale are essential

factors for securing cohesive action and for
insuring that singleness of purpose which
alone can triumph over the most difficult
situation. The successful leader will teach
his men to recognize and face fear because
fear is the enemy of discipline and morale.
Fear unchecked will lead to panic and the
unit that is panicky is no longer a disciplined
one but a mob.
 There is no person who is without fear but
good discipline and morale, all will face
danger, if not willingly, at least resignedly,
because in their inborn sentiment of duty, of
courage, of loyalty, and because of their
sense of pride in their country, in their unit
and in themselves; in other words because of
their esprit de corps.
 MAINTENANCE OF DISCIPLINE

Discipline is instilled in men through

instruction, pride, traditions and regulations.
You will develop appreciation of the other
factors which build discipline as time passes.
One must know and understand the different
laws and regulations immediately.
Discipline is attained in much the same
manner as it is attained, the Agency’s
Table of Offenses punishes security
personnel committing breach of
discipline. Common sense, good
judgment, fairness and justice, high
morale, pride and responsibility
contribute to maintaining discipline.
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PRESENTATION