WHY SHOULD WE

TAKE CAT?
IT IS OUR DUTY.
1987 Constitution (Article II, Sec.13)

 “The state recognizes the vital role of the

youth in nation building and shall promote
their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual and social well being.
 It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism
and nationalism and encourage their
involvement in public and civic affairs.”
IT IS OUR OBLIGATION.
National Defense Act (Article I, Sec.2)

“THE PRESERVATION OF THE STATE IS THE

OBLIGATION OF EVERY CITIZEN.”
WHAT IS CAT?
DEPED ORDER NO. 35 S. 2003) :
 Citizenship Advancement Training (CAT) is a restructuring of the
“Citizen Army Training”, and is a component of MAPEH in the Fourth
Year. What is CAT? (DepEd Order No. 35 s. 2003)
 Citizen Advancement Training as provided by the Rule II-General
Provisions, Section 2 of the Revised Implementing Rules and
Regulations (IRR) to implement the National Service Program.
 Citizenship Advancement Training is required to all Fourth Year High
School students in the Philippines in both public and private schools
as provided for in the Department of Education (DepEd) Order Bo.
35, s. 2003 and reinforced by the DepEd Order No. 52, s. 2004.
 COMPONENTS OF CAT
MILITARY ORIENTATION
deals with the
introduction and exposure of the learner to
basic knowledge, unfamiliar situations and
experiences as well as activities related to
military .
 COMPONENTS OF CAT
COMMUNITY SERVICE
refers to any
activity that helps achieve the general
welfare and the betterment of life of
the members of the community.
 COMPONENTS OF CAT
PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICE (PSLS)
which encompasses all programs and
activities which are contributory to the
maintenance of peace and order,
enhancement of public safety and
encouragement in the observance of
and compliance to laws.
 All the three program components of CAT shall give
emphasis to citizenship training, encouragement of
youth to contribute in the improvement of the
general welfare and quality of life of the community,
and instilling patriotism, moral, virtues, respect for
the rights of civilian and adherence to the
constitution.
A.Develop in the Corps of Cadets of a good fellow by
actually undergoing that part, in order to prepare them for
their subsequent role as CAT Leaders.
B.Enhance the students’ social responsibility and
commitment to the development of their communities.
C.Develop their ability to uphold the law and order as they
assume active participation in community activities and
their readiness in assisting the members of the community
especially in times of emergency.
D.Develop personal qualities and attributes essential
to successful leadership.
E.Install to the students’ appreciation and deep
feeling for the spirit and the true meaning of the
motto – Honor, Loyalty, and Integrity.
F.The Citizenship Advancement Training leads the
way to the holistic approach and in the country as a
whole.
EXPECTATIONS FROM BASIC CADETS :
1.Observe regular attendance and punctuality. Obey all
orders given by your officers.
2.Always move in “Double Time”. Wear your proper uniform.
Observe proper grooming and bearing.
3.Be cordial to your officers.
4.Observe silence inside the lecture room Listen and
participate attentively to the instructor.
5.Proceed to your classrooms immediately after the period.
6.Should you have any inquiries about CAT, consult your
officers or the CAT Commandant only.
MERITS AND
DEMERITS
1. To take charge of this post and all government property
in view.
2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on
the alert, and observing everything that takes place
within sight or hearing.
3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to
enforce.
4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard
house than my own.
5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6. To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves
me all orders from the commanding officer, field officer
of the day, officer of the day, and officers and petty
officers of the watch.
7. To talk to no one except in line of duty.
8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9. To call the petty officer of the watch in any case
not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all officers and all colors and standards
not cased.
11. To be especially watchful at night, and during the
time for challenging, to challenge all persons on
or near my post, and to allow no one to pass
without proper authority.
MILITARY SECRECY:
“WHAT YOU SEE, WHAT YOU HEAR,
WHEN YOU GO, LEAVE IT HERE.”

MILITARY PRINCIPLES:
“OBEY FIRST BEFORE YOU
COMPLAIN.”
 Three Virtues of CAT
Integrity – be honest at all times
Loyalty – speak well of the institution
Service – work for the betterment of mankind

 CADET’S CODE OF HONOR

• A cadet does not lie.
• A cadet does not cheat.
• A cadet does not steal.
• A cadet does not cover-up the wrongs of his fellow cadet.
LOYALTY PLEDGE
 If you work for a man in heaven’s name, work for
him, speak well of him and stand by the institution
he represents. Remember, an ounce of loyalty is
worth a pound of cleverness. If you must growl,
condemn and eternally find fault, why resign your
position and when you are on the outside, damn to
your heart’s content. But as long as you are a part of
the institution, do not condemn it. If you do, the first
high wind that comes along will blow you away and
probably you will never know why.