The document outlines the CAT (Citizens Army Training) orientation for the SY 2012-2013 school year, including what CAT is and its goals of instilling discipline and responsibility for national defense. It describes the divisions of cadets, military police, and medics, as well as the grading system involving merits, demerits, and bangs. Requirements for uniforms, ticklers, and nameplates are also outlined for each division.

1. CAT 2013
ORIENTATION
SY 2012-2013

2. CAT Orientation: Outline
- Introduction: What is CAT?
- Divisions: Cadets, MP's, Medics
- Grading System: Merits, Demerits, Bangs
- Requirements: Ticklers and Attire
- Q&A

3. Introduction: What is
CAT?

4. Introduction: What is CAT?
CAT = Citizens Army Training
Goals:
- to instill the values of discipline and
responsibility
- national defense

5. Introduction: What is CAT?
Activities:
- CAT period
- 50-minutes; once a week
- Exams: Written and Practical

6. Introduction: What is CAT?
Activities:
- Camping
- 3 days and 2 nights
- teaches lessons not possible to teach
in school
- Last Year Cost: Php 2,000.00/student

7. Divisions: Cadets, MP'S,
Medics

8. Divisions: Cadets, MP's, Medics
Cadets:
- majority of the batch
- gender will handle gender
- will handle more physical training
- will be split into five (5) companies:
Alpha Delta(I and II)
Bravo(I and II) Echo(I and II)
Charlie(I and II)

9. Divisions: Cadets, MP'S, Medics
Military Police:
- comprises of one (1) platoon
- tasked to keep the order as much as
possible
Medics:
- comprises of one (1) platoon
- tasked for the safety and health of the
batch during CAT

10. Divisions: Cadets, MP'S, Medics
Application for MP's and Medics:
- Application Period: 29 May to 6 June
- A printed formal letter of intent must be
made:
- addressed to Sir Joselito N. Englatera
- Font: Times New Roman Size: 11 pt
- 1.5 line spacing
- only one page

11. Divisions: Cadets, MP'S, Medics
Application for MP's and Medics:
- The letter must contain:
- full name of applicant
- the platoon one is applying
- reasons on why one is applying
- reasons on why one should be
chosen for the position

12. Grading System: Merits,
Demerits, Bangs

13. Grading System: Merits, Demerits,
Bangs
- CAT is 25% of the PEH+CAT grade
- CAT grade breakdown:
- 30% Attendance
- 30% Aptitude (Merit vs. Demerit)
- 40% Sub Prof (Practicals, Exams, etc.)

14. Grading System: Merits, Demerits,
Bangs
Bangs:
- given for misconduct
- physical training is issued to the platoon
- no such academic applications

15. Grading System: Merits, Demerits,
Bangs
Demerit:
- given for misconduct
- removes 3 points off your aptitude grade
- value doubles every seven (7) days
Merit:
- given for exemplary conduct
- adds 1 point to your aptitude grade
- value expires within fourteen (14) days

16. Requirements: Tickler and
Attire

17. Requirements: Tickler and Attire
Attire:
Cadets/MP'S(Type C):
- CAT Shirt (if not available, white
round-neck shirt)
- Sando (for girls)
- Blue Maong Pants
- Rubber Shoes
- Black Socks

18. Requirements: Tickler and Attire
Attire:
Cadets/MP'S(Type C):
- Dark Green Garrison Belt w/ Silver
Buckle
- Hairnet (for girls)
- Tickler and Ballpens (Blue, Red, Black)
- White printless Handkerchief
- Nameplate

19. Requirements: Tickler and Attire
Attire:
Cadets/MP'S(Physical Training):
- CAT Shirt (if not available, white
round-neck shirt)
- Tank Top (for girls)
- Black/Navy Blue Shorts
- Rubber Shoes
- Black Socks

20. Requirements: Tickler and Attire
Attire:
Cadets/MP'S(Physical Training):
- Dark Green Garrison Belt w/ Silver
Buckle
- Hairnet (for girls)
- Tickler and Ballpens (Blue, Red, Black)
- White printless Handkerchief
- Nameplate

21. Requirements: Tickler and Attire
Attire:
Medics:
- CAT Shirt (if not available, white
round-neck shirt)
- Tank Top (for girls)
- Red Shorts
- Rubber Shoes
- Black Socks

22. Requirements: Tickler and Attire
Attire:
Medics:
- White Garrison Belt w/ Silver
Buckle
- Hairnet (for girls)
- Tickler and Ballpens (Blue, Red, Black)
- White printless Handkerchief
- Med Pack
- Nameplate

23. Requirements: Tickler and Attire
Nameplate:
- a black slate with your last name, first
name initial, and middle name initial
engraved to said slate
- One (1) inch high and long enough to hold
your name
CRUZ, J. D.

24. Requirements: Tickler and Attire
Tickler:
- 100 pages. no more; no less. Numbered at
the bottom-right hand corner with red ink.
- 3 inches by 5 inches lined spiral pad
- replace the spiral wire with yarn
- cover with respective fronts:
BLUE - Cadets
RED - Medics
GREEN - Military Police

25. Requirements: Tickler and Attire
Front Page: Example:
(Position) (Full Name) Cadet Jameson Carreon Lu
(Platoon Name) Charlie I
PSHS-CAT I PSHS-CAT I
1 1

26. Question & Answer