This document outlines the operating rules and procedures for issuing bangs, demerits, and merits to students at the Philippine Science High School. It defines each punishment or reward, how they can be issued, and for what infractions. Bangs are minor punishments addressed through physical activity. Demerits are more serious and deduct from grades, with Class A being the most severe. Merits reward good conduct and add to grades. The rules specify who can issue these and the process for appeal.

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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Science and Technology
Philippine Science High School – Main Campus
Citizenship Advancement Training I
Batch 2012
OPERATING RULES AND PROCEDURES ON
THE ISSUANCE OF BANGS, DEMERITS, AND MERITS
BANGS
A BANG is given to non-officers as a punishment for offenses which do not constitute a demerit.
It serves to warn non-officers on any and all of their misconducts. It also serves as a precedent
to demerits should the receiver continue his misconduct.
A bang has no bearing on a non-officer’s grades. Instead, it instills discipline through physical
training. A bang incurred by any one of the members of a platoon will be reflected on the whole
platoon. It may be removed through the performance of any of the following: (1) seven [7] reps
of push-ups/sit-ups/any exercise that is related to the aforementioned routines, (2) one [1]
minute squat/plank/any exercises that is related to the aforementioned routines, or (3) one [1]
lap around the oval, or any exercise that is related to the aforementioned routine.
Any officer can issue a bang to a deserving non-officer. He who issued, however, must inform
any officer of the platoon affected that such bang was issued. If no such notice was given, the
bang is considered invalid. Otherwise, it is considered valid and executory.
A bang does not expire, nor does its number increase after a certain period of time. The
performance of a bang, however, must be done at the soonest possible convenience. The
conduct of which will be at the discretion of the presiding officer.
Examples of grounds for the issuance of a bang are, but not limited to: (1) unsatisfactory
performance while in formation, (2) violation of minor school rules and policies, and (3) violating
the haircut rule for the first time.
An officer may give as many bangs as he wishes, provided that these are given with a valid
reason, and that the number of bangs is proportional to the severity of the offense.
A non-officer who feels that the issuance of a bang is invalid, uncalled for, or abusive may talk
to the officer concerned for clarification. If he wishes to challenge it, he may talk to that officer’s
superior, or to any of the members in the Batch’s High Command. Any decision that the High
Command will reach shall be final and executory.
DEMERITS
A DEMERIT is a corrective measure that is given to officers, non-officers, or group of non-
officers as punishment for any and all misconducts which constitute such.

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Each demerit deducts three per centum (3%) from the thirty per centum (30%) component of a
non-officer’s CAT grade. Its purpose is to instill the discipline, the responsibility, and the sense
of justice necessary in maintaining the unity of the platoon. A demerit is receiver-specific,
meaning that a demerit incurred by any one of the members of a platoon does not affect the
grades of the other members of the platoon, unless otherwise specified.
Any superior officer can issue a demerit to a deserving subordinate. He who issued, however,
must inform the affected that such demerit was issued. If no such notice was given, the demerit
is considered invalid. Otherwise, it is considered valid and executory.
A demerit does not expire. However, for non-officers it doubles for every seven (7) days that it
goes unsigned by the officer who issued it.
Demerits can fall under four (4) categories, namely, Class D, Class C, Class B, and Class A.
CLASS D DEMERITS (1 – 3 demerits) are given to officers or non-officers who commit minor
misdemeanors and/or omissions. These offenses include:
• Going to formation without a nameplate
• Having wrongly-tied shoes
• Having a wrongly-folded handkerchief
• Having unpolished metallic articles
• Having dirty or long nails
• Having an unclean face
• Having missing buttons or unbuttoned pockets
• Wearing uniform other than the one prescribed
• Having been found malingering
• Falling out from ranks without permission
• Sitting while in ranks (unless otherwise commanded)
• Dropping or lazily carrying his rifle/saber
• Leaning or sitting the rifle/saber
• Wearing an untucked t-shirt
• Having long or unkempt hair
• Having a mustache
• Committing any act similar in nature and category to the aforementioned offenses
CLASS C DEMERITS (4 – 5 demerits) are given to officers or non-officers who commit less
grave misdemeanors. These offenses include:
• Slouching in ranks
• Having rolled-up sleeves
• Rolling-up of sleeves
• Spitting while in ranks
• Committing any act which is detrimental to discipline while in ranks (e.g. howling,
laughing, rolling of eyes)
• Chewing of gum or candy while in ranks
• Carelessly laying aside his rifle/saber
• Wearing of dirty and slovenly uniform
• Committing any act similar in nature and category to the aforementioned offenses
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CLASS B DEMERITS (6 – 10 demerits) are given to officers or non-officers who commit grave
misdemeanors. These offenses include:
• Talking back to a superior officer in a begrudging or hostile manner
• Disobeying valid orders from a superior officer
• Pointing his rifle/saber to another person
• Deliberately telling and spreading harmful rumors
• Making boisterous remarks while in formation
• Sleeping in any place of instruction while such instruction is being conducted
• Reporting late in any formation
CLASS A DEMERITS (10 – 30 demerits) are given to officers or non-officers who commit major
misdemeanors. These offenses include:
• Grossly disrespecting superior officers
• Abusing the authority given
• Imposing illegal collections or fees on anyone
• Destroying/Contributing to the degradation of school property
• Manhandling/Mishandling his subordinates
• Assaulting a superior officer, verbally or otherwise, under any pretext whatsoever
• Cheating during graded examinations, written or otherwise
• Incurring an unexcused absence from formation
• Ignoring or violating standing orders from superior officers
• Mutilating, destroying, or rendering unserviceable any item which is the property of the
school
The number of demerits that an officer may give is dependent on the severity of the offense
committed. The number should comply with the guidelines listed above. If such compliance is
absent, then the demerit is considered invalid.
An officer or non-officer who feels that the issuance of a demerit is invalid, uncalled for, or
abusive may talk to the officer concerned for clarification. If he wishes to challenge it, he may
talk to any of the members in the Batch’s High Command. Any decision that the High
Command will reach shall be final and executory.
MERITS
A MERIT is a positive incentive given to a deserving officer, non-officer, or group of non-officers
as a reward for any and all actions constituting such.
Each merit adds one per centum (1%) from the thirty per centum (30%) component of a non-
officer’s CAT grade. Its purpose is to instill the discipline, the responsibility, and the sense of
justice necessary in maintaining the unity of the platoon. A merit is receiver-specific, meaning
that a merit incurred by any one of the members of a platoon does not affect the grades of the
other members of the platoon, unless otherwise specified.
Any superior officer can issue a merit to a deserving subordinate. He who issued, however,
must inform the affected that such merit was issued. If no such notice was given, the merit is
considered invalid. Otherwise, it is considered valid and executory.
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Although a merit does not double after a certain period of time, it expires if it does not get signed
by the issuing-officer within fourteen (14) days.
Examples of meritable conduct are, but not limited to: (1) exemplary performance while in/out of
formation, (2) enforcement of school rules and policies, and (3) rendering service which is
necessary for the development of a significant group of people.
An officer may give three (3) merits per person per day, provided that these are given with a
valid reason, and that the number of merits is appropriate to the conduct of the subordinate.
The limit for merits is not cumulative. Meaning, it does not stack. Should the officer feel that the
subordinate deserves more than three (3) merits, he may have the move approved by the Corps
Commander. However, it shall be the Corps Commander who will sign the subordinate’s tickler.
An officer or non-officer who feels that the issuance of a merit is invalid, uncalled for, or abusive
may talk to the officer concerned for clarification. If he wishes to challenge it, he may talk to any
of the members in the Batch’s High Command. Any decision that the High Command will reach
shall be final and executory.
THESE OPERATING RULES AND PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND
ARE HEREBY APPROVED
(sgd.)
MR. JOSELITO N. ENGLATERA
CAT Commandant
(sgd.)
DANIEL DAVE MENDOZA LANCE JESTIN CALUB
Corps Commander Staff Officer I
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