The document discusses Citizenship Advancement Training (CAT) which is a requirement for all 4th year high school students in the Philippines. It provides the army and national defense context for CAT, explaining that it aims to develop students' sense of duty and obligation to the nation by inculcating patriotism, nationalism, and involvement in civic affairs. CAT has three components: military orientation, community service, and public safety training. It is considered a separate subject from other MAPEH courses and students must pass CAT in order to graduate from high school.

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HEADQUARTERS
4th REGIONAL COMMUNITY DEFENSE GROUP,ARESCOM
Camp Gen. Macario Sakay, Los Baños, Laguna

3. “Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride”
“Army Core Purpose: Serving the people, securing the land”
Why should we take CAT?
IT IS OUR DUTY
“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 duty. 1987
Constitution (Article II, Sec.13)

4. “Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride”
“Army Core Purpose: Serving the people, securing the land”
Why should we take CAT?
IT IS OUR OBLIGATION
“THE PRESERVATION OF THE STATE IS
THE OBLIGATION OF EVERY CITIZEN.”
National Defense Act (Article I, Sec.2)

5. “Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride”
“Army Core Purpose: Serving the people, securing the land”
Why should we take CAT?
THE BIBLE COMMANDS US
“As a good soldier of Christ Jesus you
must endure your share of suffering.
Soldiers on duty don’t work at
outside jobs. They try only to please
their commanding officer.” 2 Timothy
2: 3 – 4

6. “Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride”
“Army Core Purpose: Serving the people, securing the land”
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.

7. “Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride”
“Army Core Purpose: Serving the people, securing the land”
What is CAT?
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.

8. “Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride”
“Army Core Purpose: Serving the people, securing the land”
What is CAT?
Citizen Advancement Training
It is a restructuring of the Citizen Army
Training 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.

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Components of CAT
I. 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 .

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Components of CAT
II. COMMUNITY SERVICE
refers to any activity that helps
achieve the general welfare and
the betterment of life of the
members of the community.

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Components of CAT
III. 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.

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Citizen Advancement Training
The Program is a requirement for
graduation for all fourth year high
school students in both public and
private secondary schools.

13. “Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride”
“Army Core Purpose: Serving the people, securing the land”
What is the emphasis of the
three program components of CAT?
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.

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“Army Core Purpose: Serving the people, securing the land”
OBJECTIVES :
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.

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OBJECTIVES :
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.

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OBJECTIVES :
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.

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Can any high school student
be exempted from the C.A.T.?
No. This training is a requirement
for graduation in the high school.

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How is the performance of the
student in the C.A.T. rated?
Student performance in the CAT is
rated either PASSED or FAILED.

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“Army Core Purpose: Serving the people, securing the land”
How is CAT considered as a
separate component of MAKABAYAN?
CAT is considered as a separate
component of MAKABAYAN along with
Araling Panlipunan (AP), Edukasyong
Pagpapahalaga (EP), Technology and
Livelyhood Education(TLE), and Music,
Arts, PE and Health (MAPEH). CAT is
treated as a separate subject.

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“Army Core Purpose: Serving the people, securing the land”
How many unit credits
are given to CAT?
CAT carries a unit credit of 0.30 as per
DepEd Order No. 57, s.2004.

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“Army Core Purpose: Serving the people, securing the land”
Is there a uniform clothes or
dress required while taking the CAT?
No special uniform, dress or clothes is
prescribed but the school uniform may be
used, not military fatigue nor combat
shoes as per DepEd Order No. 52, s. 2004.
School-CAT related activities may
prescribed one as agreed by the School
Head and CAT unit but not expensive.

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CADETS’ HAIRCUT
The prescribed military haircut is the
traditional white- side wall (Crew cut
or Army cut), with a tolerable length of
two - weeks old hair.

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Grade Components Class Standing Grade
Class Standing Grade (70%)
1. Attendance ……………………. 15%
2. Aptitude ……………………….. . 25%
3. Quizzes/Com. Service…… ….25%
4. Performance …………….……. 35%
TOTAL ………………. 100%
Summative Test Grade (30%)
Term Grade = C.S.(70%)+Sum. Test(30%):

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Grade Components Class Standing Grade
Each cadette/cadet shall be given
100 points as merits at the
beginning of every term. For every
infraction of regulations, she/he
shall be penalized by demerits.
Additional merits may be awarded.

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CLASS A: (10 – 30 DEMERITS)
• disrespect of superior officers
• abuse of authority
• unexcused absence
• destruction of school property
• cheating during examinations
• violation of standing instructions
• long hair and mustache (for cadets)

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CLASS B: (6-10 DEMERITS)
• Points the rifle at any person
• Rumor mongering
• Making boisterous remarks while in
ranks
• Sleeping in classroom while
instruction is being conducted
• Tardiness in formation
• Unkempt hair

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ANY QUESTION?
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