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