"First Step" PLTGEN CESAR HAWTHORNE RIVERA BINAG
PLTGEN HAWTHRONE BINAG,
The former Director of Operations of the Philippine National Police outlined the fears that an officer has in the brief period before entering an officer ship. These fears include being intimidated by NCOs who are near twice our age and who have extensive experience in administrative and fieldwork, as well as some form of discrimination against the young. These uncertainties are common, particularly for the graduating class, because we have little experience working with NCOs in the field and tend to project our future selves and how we may win their respect. Everything begins with terror, thus as junior officers, we must first instill dread in our subordinates that we would sue them if they do wrongdoing, create our laws and policies and adhere to them strictly, and that if anyone breaks them, we won't spare the rod. The leadership principle, "Know your men and look out for their welfare," gives us young officers a great opportunity to earn their respect by attending to their needs, whether professional or personal, because it affects them as a whole. After we have demonstrated concern and care, we will be able to establish the strongest among all, which is love.
The greatest quality a leader should possess is love. The love you instilled defines the positive relationships among your subordinates. This is the connecting force that binds you to them, which they will carry to their grave. When your subordinates love you, they will never leave you and they will even die for you. Similar to the Cadet Corps, we must first introduce the underclass to the regulations before enforcing them through severe punishments and exercises. After they have been acknowledged, people will respect you because they are aware of your rank and position and because they recognize that you were the one who led them up to their acknowledgment. Finally, love triumphs over all hate, hardships, and other negative emotions. In the end, you will be their brother to them who looks forward to seeing the underclass outside the corners of the academy and serving the people. PLTGEN BINAG also places a strong emphasis on using Quick Environment Scan, which advises us to be certain in our decisions and base them on our training and experience.
We should first scan the environment and then ask, "What can I do?" What is the best course of action I can take to prevent errors or, in the worst situation, death? The ability to make split-second decisions is a crucial skill to develop because our entire existence depends on them. Any error could cause chaos or disaster, thus we must be able to assess the situation on the spot to make split-second decisions. Analysis and storytelling were the two types of knowledge that PLTGEN BINAG explored. The analysis is more often found in experiences than in texts, and it affects the mind's ability to think creatively and innovatively. The other is narrative or what is based on books, regulations, and procedures; these are the ones that inspire us because they remind us of our previous actions, which were either beneficial to us or detrimental. However, shared understanding which contains all of the benefits of both analysis and narrative is more significant than these two methods of knowing because, as a social species, humans tend to learn from role models.
REFLECTION:
As we navigate life, it is crucial to develop the ability to make split-second decisions. These decisions can often mean the difference between success and failure or life and death. Therefore, it is essential to begin by scanning the environment and asking ourselves, "What can I do?" This allows us to assess the situation and determine the best course of action to prevent errors or, in the worst-case scenario, a disaster. Analyzing the problem is a skill that is often acquired through experience rather than textbooks. It is a skill that affects our mind's ability to think creatively and innovatively.
On the other hand, narrative-based knowledge is found in books, regulations, and procedures. It inspires us by reminding us of our previous beneficial or detrimental actions. However, a shared understanding that combines the benefits of analysis and narrative is more significant than these two methods of knowing. As a social species, humans tend to learn from role models, and shared understanding helps create a common framework from which we can all learn. A leader's most important quality is their ability to love. The love they instill within their subordinates creates positive relationships among them, forming a connecting force that binds them together, even beyond their service.
When a leader is truly loved by their subordinates, they will never leave them and even risk their lives for them. Similarly, in the Cadet Corps, it is essential to first introduce underclassmen to regulations before enforcing them through severe punishments and exercises. Once they have acknowledged and internalized these regulations, people will naturally respect their leaders because they recognize their rank and position and appreciate the leader's guidance and support in leading them to their acknowledgment. Ultimately, love triumphs over hate, hardships, and other negative emotions, creating a bond between the leader and their subordinates that goes beyond their service.
PLTGEN BINAG also emphasizes using the Quick Environment Scan method, which advises us to be specific in our decisions and base them on our training and experience. This involves scanning the environment and assessing the situation to determine the best course of action to prevent errors or disasters. It is crucial to develop the ability to analyze the situation and think creatively and innovatively. Analysis is more often found in experiences than in texts, and it is a skill that shapes our minds to think critically and make quick decisions. On the other hand, narratives based on books, regulations, and procedures inspire us by reminding us of our previous actions that were either beneficial or detrimental. However, the most effective form of knowledge is shared understanding, which combines both analysis and narrative, creating a common framework that we can all learn from as a social species. By learning from role models and developing shared understanding, we can create positive relationships, trust, and a culture of love and respect, which can lead to success in our personal and professional lives.
Therefore, it can be concluded that shared understanding is a critical element in developing a comprehensive form of knowledge that is vital for individuals and society as a whole. When people learn from role models and create shared understanding, they can build positive relationships based on mutual respect and trust. This can be translated into success in personal relationships and professional contexts, as it enables people to work collaboratively, share ideas, and find innovative solutions to complex problems. A culture of love and respect, fostered through shared understanding, can also contribute to a sense of belonging and well-being, which are essential for human flourishing.
REFERENCES:
1.)https://pnpfeo.net/news/81-about-us/150-pcsupt-cesar-hawthorne-rivera-binag/
