TARLAC CITY-To be remembered, one shall act upon something worth remembering – a living legacy.
Five months after assuming his post as the new chief of the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Lt. Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. has put the unified command’s thrust in his top priorities.
Giving emphasis to NOLCOM’s adherence, Catapang has continuously strengthened its battle cry, “Kawal ay disiplinado. Bawal Abusado. Dapat asintado” to cement his term’s legacy.
This statement, noted Catapang, shall serve as a guide of the armed forces on how shall they behave, deliver and grow in the military profession.
“This guidance was disseminated down to our lower Air Force, Army, and Naval units. This simple, clear and concise statement has deeper meaning, which greatly affects the entire profession of men and women in uniform,” he said.
Anchored on the genuine purpose of military service, the conception of Disiplinado, Abusado and Asintado is significant in realizing NOLCOM’s mission and vision.
“Disiplinado” refers to traits and characters that must be depicted by the troops inside and outside the camp.
This means that a responsible military man and woman shall be disciplined, initiative-driven, service-oriented, intelligent, progressive, likeable, innovative, nature friendly, agile, dedicated and obedient.
Moreover, “Abusado” summarizes schemes on how the armed forces can effectively execute their functions during operations.
As instructed, they are to avoid indiscriminate firing, suppress enemy fires, identify priority targets, negate distraction and maintain focus, trade speed for accuracy, apply fire and maneuver, deliver maximum effect and ensure a “one shot-one casualty” action.
“Asintado”, on the other hand, pertains to wrongdoings armed forces shall stay away from.
These include being drunkards, womanizers and arrogant; use of prohibited drugs; and involvement in gambling, extrajudicial killings and human rights violations. (Lorie Gene C. Cruz)
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