Midterm Notes (1)
Midterm Notes (1)
TRADITIONS- Are inherited principles, standards, and policies that serves as guides
for an individual or group.
CUSTOMS - Accepted practices realized through continued usage that take the force
and effect of common law.
TRADITION OF VALOR - It is gallantry in the face of clear danger. knowing how and
when to fight and fight with honor.
TRADITION OF DUTY - Perform your tasks with deep sense of responsibility and self
sacrifice! this is shown by serving up to more than 24 hours of duty without
hesitation and question.
TRADITION OF HONOR
-Leading a life in peace or war in personal dignity and self-worth.
-Soldiers must not exchange their honor and dignity with the glitter of gold or
color of money.
TRADITION OF SOLIDARITY
- Unity is the strongest, most enduring and powerful military tradition.
-AFP work together whatever the situation we are in and we take pride in
being a member of this organization.
TRADITION OF LOYALTY
- Filipino soldiers respect and love their country that they are ready to give
the supreme sacrifice (die) if needed and necessary.
-Soldiers respect their constitution and everything that represent as symbol
of a country.
SALUTE -Always pertain to military men.
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY-The band play the national anthem to pledge that all our
weekly effort are dedicated to this country.
FLAG RETREAT CEREMONY - A tap or gun signals that all must pause for a moment
to salute the flag.
COURTESY OF THE POST- Short duration of stay in a camp is extended to members
of the armed forces and they can use the camp’s facilities similar to permanent party.
PRESENTATION OF RECRUITS- This is a ceremony where new soldiers are presented
to the color for the purpose of signifying acceptance and welcome into the
organization.
MILITARY WEDDING- The same with all faiths but only chaplains of different
churches incorporate other procedures.
EP CLUBHOUSES- EP spend their off duty hours in these club houses.
THE WORD “SIR”- Used in the military conversation as a sign of respect.
MAP READING AND LAND NAVIGATION
TYPES OF MAPS
1.PLANIMETRIC- Presents only the horizontal positions for the features represented.
2. TOPOGRAPHIC- Portrays terrain features in a measurable way (usually through
use of contour lines).
3. PHOTOMAP- A reproduction of an aerial photograph upon which grid lines,
marginal data, place names, route numbers, important elevations, boundaries, and
approximate scale and direction have been added.
4. JOINT OPERATIONS GRAPHIC- contain additional information needed in joint air-
ground operations.
5. PHOTOMOSAIC- An assembly of aerial photographs
6. TERRAIN MODEL- It provides a means for visualizing the terrain for planning or
indoctrination purposes and for briefing operations.
7. MILITARY CITY MAPS- A topographic map (usually at 1:12,550 scale, sometimes
up to 1:5,000), showing the details of a city.
8. SPECIAL MAPS- Maps for special purposes, such as trafficability, communications,
and assault maps .
REFERENCE LINES
A. Weight:
Rifle w/o magazine & Sling -------------6.5 lbs
Rifle w/ 20 rds magazine ----------------7.5 lbs
Rifle w/ 30 rds magazine ----------------7.9 lbs
Empty magazine (20 rds)----------------.25 lbs
Empty magazine (30 rds)----------------.31 lbs
B. Length:
Rifle w/ bayonet knife---------------- 44.25 in
Rifle w/ flash suppressor---------------- 39 in
Rifle w/o flash suppressor ------------- 38 in
Barrel w/ flash suppressor ------------- 21 in
Barrel w/o flash suppressor------------ 20 in
C. Sight:
FRONT– Adjustable click-type post. Each click equals 2.8 cm Per 100 mtrs
of range.
REAR – adjustable flip-normal range setting is for 0 to 300 m Long range
setting (L)
300-500 mtrs. Each notch of The winding drum equals 2.8 cm per 100
mtrs of Range.
D. Operational
Muzzle velocity ------- 3,250 fps
Cyclic rate of the fire-------700-800 rpm
Maximum rate of fire
a) Semi-automatic -- 45-65 rpm
b) Automatic -------150-200 rpm
c) Sustained rate of fire—10-15 rpm
Eight (8) Cycle of Operation
• Firing – occurs when the firing pin strikes the primer of the
cartridge.
• Unlocking – unsealing the breach of the barrel.
• Extracting – removing the empty cartridge from the receiver.
Ejecting – throwing out the empty cartridge from the chamber
• Feeding – placing a cartridge into the receiver approximately at
the back of the barrel ready for chambering.
• Chambering – moving the cartridge from the magazine to the
chamber.
• Locking – sealing the cartridge from the magazine to the chamber.
• Cocking – is the positioning of the firing mechanism in cock
position so that it is ready to fire another round.
MILITARY CORRESPONDENCE
7 RULES OF THE ARMY WRITING STYLE
GENERAL RULES
PARAGRAPHS OF SDF
POISONING
POISON- any substance that causes illness or death when it enters the body or
comes in contact with the surface of the skin .
INGESTED POISONS
⚫ overdose of alcohol
⚫ overdose of medicines
⚫ insecticides, pesticides
⚫ kerosene
⚫ denatured alcohol
⚫ acids
⚫ toxins from poisonous plants
⚫ contaminated food or water
Alcohol intoxication
⚫ difficulty of breathing
⚫ chest pain
⚫ cough
⚫ hoarseness
⚫ burning sensation in throat
⚫ bluish discoloration of skin, lips, walls of mouth
⚫ dizziness
⚫ headache
⚫ seizures
⚫ Unresponsiveness
ABSORBED POISONS
⚫ stinger present
⚫ pain
⚫ swelling
⚫ itchiness
⚫ rash
⚫ redness
⚫ hives or wheal
⚫ allergic reaction
⚫ sneezing
⚫ itchy, runny nose irritating, persistent cough
⚫ itchy, tingling, or burning flushing of the skin
⚫ swelling of face, neck, hands, feet and / or tongue
⚫ tightness in chest or throat
⚫ skin hives
⚫ hoarseness
⚫ wheezing; asthma
⚫ rapid, labored, noisy breathing
⚫ fast pulse
⚫ Shock pale skin, dizziness
⚫ loss of consciousness
⚫ children
⚫ elderly
⚫ people with heart disease
⚫ people with diabetes
⚫ people suffering from dehydration
⚫ obese persons
⚫ people with limited mobility
HEAT STROKE