AFP Code of Ethics Lecture 3

ARTICLE IV – AFP MEMBERSHIP States who composes the AFP, criteria for membership and the processes/ systems within the AFP ARTICLE IV – AFP MEMBERSHIP  Procurement system. -Extreme care must be made in the setting of criteria that shall not discriminate skilled and / or gifted applicants. -Procurement of personnel shall be proportionately taken from all regions of the archipelago in order to have equitable regional representation nationwide.  Membership qualifications. - Commissioned officers / enlisted personnel. ARTICLE IV – AFP MEMBERSHIP      Education and training. Retention of the service. Promotion. Retirement, separation benefits. Death and disability benefits. ARTICLE V – MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM Professionalism –  - 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.  STANDARDS OF MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM 1. STANDARDS OF LOYALTY - all military personnel shall be loyal and true to the - Republic of the Philippines, - Phil constitution - AFP - Filipino people at all times. 2. STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE – 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 MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM 3. STANDARDS OF ETHICS Every soldier must observe and conform to accepted principles of right conduct, as observed and practiced in Filipino society. - 4. STANDARDS OF MORALS 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. - UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS Behavior that fall short of the professional standard set forth in this Code. May be considered as violation of existing Laws, Ethics, Morals & AFP Rules & Regulations. PENALTIES and ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS: 1) Revised Penal Code 2) Articles of War 3) Special Laws 4) AFP Rules and Regulation UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS 1. Acts of Disloyalty – acts or omission betraying one’s faith, duty, commitment to God, country, people, constitutional government, AFP chain of command, unit or office and its mission a) Cowardice, desertion, abandonment of post AWOL, etc b) Contempt or disrespect by words or deeds towards the Commander-inChief and appropriate civilian authorities, one’s superior officers or NCO c) Any attempt to create or participate in any violent action against the duly constituted government UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS Acts of Disloyalty d) Giving or attempting to give aid, protection, comfort, information or any form of support to the enemy or his allies e) Refusal to execute duty or take appropriate action during times of crisis such as siege, uprising, mutiny and similar occurrences UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS 2. Acts of Incompetence – refer to the lack of required knowledge, skills, physical attributes and character traits necessary for adequate performance of duty and accomplishment of mission 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 fitness requirements of the service c) Apathy, indifference, or half-heartedness towards duty UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS 3. Unethical Acts – 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. a) Directly or indirectly engaging oneself in outside employment or business sidelines using government time unless authorized by proper authority b) Arrogance in words, ways and deeds including but not limited to, unnecessary use or display of firearms or uniforms or unwarranted assertion of rank, position or authority c) Allowing any wrongdoing or irregularity in the military service or refusing or failing to take action thereon or to report same to appropriate authorities