CADET HANDBOOK

BATCH “MABASINDALAK” 2019-2020

(Mandirigmang Bagong Sibol Ng Dakilang Lahing Kayumangi)

Holy Virgin of Salvacion School, Inc.

Citizenship Advancement Training

CDTTE LTCOL EDSHARLOTH MARAE B RAMOS

Name: _________________________________________________
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I - The Cadet Corps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Section II - Events and Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Section III - Wearing of the Uniform and

Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Section IV - Cadet Sword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Section V - Chain of Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Section VI - Explanation of Drill and Ceremonies . . . . 19-22

Section VII - Study Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26

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 Section I

THE CADET CORPS

PURPOSE - The purpose of this objective is to establish

guidance and procedures for the organization and operation of the
Cadet Corps of Citizenship advancement Training (CAT).

OBJECTIVES - Develop in the Corps of Cadet of a good fellow

by actually undergoing that part, in order to prepare them for their
subsequent role as CAT Leaders. Enhance the student’s social
responsibility and commitment to the development of their
communities. 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. Develop personal qualities and attributes
essential to successful leadership. Install to the students
appreciation and deep feeling for the spirit and the true meaning
of the motto - Honor, Loyalty, and Integrity.

DESIGNATION - Citizenship Advancement training (CAT) it is

a restruction of the Citizen Army Training (CAT) required to all
Fourth Year High School students in the Philippines. In both
Public and private School as provided of the Department of

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LEVEL OF CADET ORGANIZATION - IT IS OUR DUTY
“The state recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building
and shall promote and protect 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.” (1987 Constitution Article II, Sec 13) to
prioritized and take part on roles that is detrimental to the
organization. IT IS OUR OBLIGATION - “The preservation of
the state is the obligation of every citizen” (National Defense Act
Article 1, sec 2) to implement god governance and to uphold
the name of CAT-1 as an organization.

ADMISSION OF THE CADET - This training is a

requirement for graduation in High School. Student
performance in CAT-1 is rated either PASSED or FAILED.
Grade component class standing grade:

Grade component class standing grade (70%)

1. Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%
2. Aptitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25%
3. Quizzes/Com Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25%
4. Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35%
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

Recruitment for Student Leadership Training Program (SLTP)

will start on the month of November.

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 Section II

EVENTS AND CEREMONIES

FUND RAISERS – Approximately four times a year the corps

holds a fundraiser sponsored by various companies/organizations.
These fundraisers are held for the purpose of raising money for
such things as the CAT Band and Bugle Corps, Awards
Ceremony, Drill and Seminar and various activities throughout
the year.

MILITARY BALL – The purpose of this gathering is to provide

a formal occasion for cadets to experience a military tradition, the
formalities of a receiving line and greeting dignitaries. This event,
presented annually, is for the purpose of recognizing cadets who
distinguish themselves by their commitment to excellence. There
are awards awarded every year by prominent speakers and
officers from various organizations. CHANGES OF
COMMAND CEREMONY – This event is performed within the
first two weeks of the academic year. The purpose is to formally
recognize and introduce the new Group/Battalion commanders
and their staffs.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART – The organizational chart

traces the chain of command within the Cadet Corps. Cadets will

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do their utmost to follow the Chain of Command. It is arranged in
the following order:

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 Section III

WEARING OF THE UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE

Wearing of the Uniform

The uniform will be worn in accordance with CAT Instruction,

Failure to wear the uniform on this day (unless excused in
advance by your instructor) results in a zero for that day's
Uniform Inspection grade. ABUs (optional uniforms) Cadets
Uniform are required to wear every Saturday. The following
guidelines (extracted from supplemented by this handbook) will
establish the wear criteria and will be strictly enforced:

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Figure 1

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Figure 2

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Figure 3

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Figure 4

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a. Cadets MUST have a White Polo Shirt for Cadet Officers
printed with School CAT seal/logo at the right chest and name
tape at the left chest and White Round Nick T-shirt for Enlisted
Cadets printed with School CAT seal/logo at the center of the T-
shirt and name tape at the left chest.

b. BELT: Garrison Belt, black color with copper Buckle.

c. PANTS: Green BDU lower (Pants), Blousing straps must be

used. The ends of the boot-laces must be tucked into the boots.
Wrapping the laces around the boots is authorized.

d. FOOTWEAR: Military Combat Shoes.

e. HAT: Green CAT Patrol Cap ONLY. MUST be worn at all

times, no bonnie cover, baseball cap, bush hats etc. Squarely on
the head with NO hair protruding (male & female) in front of the
cap. When not being worn, the cap WILL NOT be stowed in the
lower cargo pockets. It may be tucked in the belt at your back
with the shirt covering it, carried in your hand or put in your back-
pack or locker. Officer Cadets MUST wear the hat insignia with
stars on their CAT cap.

f. RANK: Rank will be worn on the collar of the polo Shirt

uniform. General rules: Badges, insignia, belt buckles and other
metallic accessories must be maintained in proper luster and
condition.

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Appearance

a. Cadets may wear wrist watches and rings while in uniform, but
no more than three (3) rings may be worn at one time. Thumb
rings are not authorized. One bracelet is permitted if it is neat and
conservative and no wider than one-half (1/2) inch. Colored
bracelets that support a cause are not allowed.

b. Articles such as necklaces, pens, pencils, and other such items

that may detract from the uniform are not to be visible while in
uniform.

c. No form of sunglasses may be worn in formation, unless

prescribed by a doctor. Only authorized sunglasses may be worn
outside of formation while in uniform.

d. Shoes must be kept clean and polished.

e. Keep your hands out of your pockets when in uniform.

f. Cadets must always keep the shirt neatly tucked in.

g. Do not put any bulky items in pants or jacket pockets.

h. Headphones: will not be worn while in uniform

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i. PDA (public display of affection) is not allowed while wearing
the CAT uniform for female cadets:

j. Females may wear one (1) pair of conservative diamond, black,

gold, white, pearl, or silver spherical earrings with all uniforms.
One earring per ear and only in the ear lobe.

k. Females may not wear any visible studs or tongue studs while
in uniform.

l. Hair for female cadets is not to extend past the bottom of the
shirt collar and must not interfere with the proper wear of the
headgear in any way.

m. Females’ hair must not include hair ornamentation such as

ribbons, jeweled pins, etc. - Plain pins, combs, and barrettes
similar in color to the cadet’s hair color may be worn. For male
cadets:

n. Males are not authorized to wear earrings while in uniform.

o. Males may not wear any visible studs or tongue studs while in
uniform.

p. Hair for male cadets is to be off the ears and off the collar. The
back of the hair must be either tapered or blocked, and no more
than ¼ inch in thickness.

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Figure 5

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Figure 6

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 Section IV

CADET SWORD

The Cadet Sword is used by the Cadet Officers of the Citizenship

Advancement Training (C.A.T.) for wear when the uniform is
designated as “under arms”, to include functions, drill, parades,
inspection and graduation.

Wearing and Mounting

In full uniform the sword and scabbard are worn mounted from a
white cotton sword shoulder belt that is hung from the right
shoulder to the waist and a brass plate is worn centered on the
chest. This sword is worn on parades and honor Color Officer,
Drum and Bugle Officer, Officer of the day, Graduation and all
Cadet Officers.

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Figure 7

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 Section V

CHAIN OF COMMAND

Current as of 10 July 2019

President of the Philippines (Commander- in- Chief):

THE HONORABLE RODRIGO R DUTERTE

Secretary of Defense:
THE HONORABLE DELFIN LORENZANA

Chief of Staff AFP:

LTGEN BENJAMIN MADRIGAL JR AFP

Commanding General Philippine Army:

LTGEN MACAIROG S ALBERTO AFP

Commanding General 8thh Infantry Division Philippine Army:

MGEN RAUL M FARNACIO AFP

Tradoc and Doctrine Command Phil Army (TRADOC PA):

BGEN ROY T DEVESA AFP

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 Section VI

EXPLANATION OF DRILL AND CEREMONIES TERMS

1. ALIGNMENT – To dress and cover in formation.

2. BASE LINE – The element on which a movement is planned.
3. CADENCE – The number of steps marched per minute.
4. COVER – individuals aligning themselves behind the person
to their front.
5. DISTANCE – The prescribed space from front to rear between
units and between individuals in formation. 6
. DRESS – Alignment of elements side by side in line with proper
interval.
7. PACE – A pace of 25 inches. Length of a full step in quick
time.
8. DOUBLE TIME – The rate of marching 180 steps per minute.
9. QUICK TIME – The rate of marching 120 steps per minute.
10. SLOW TIME – The rate of marching 60 steps per minute.

Flag Honors

1. The Philippine Flag is hoisted briskly up a flagstaff.

2. The Philippine Flag is lowered as a slow pace in time with the
music if playing.
3. Reveille signifies the start of the duty day.
4. Retreat is the military ceremony at military installations to

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signify the end of the day.
5. The Philippine Flag is never dipped in the Army.
6. To display the Philippine Flag at half-staff, it is first hoisted to
the top of the staff and then lowered to half-staff. To lower the
Philippine Flag from half-staff, it is first hoisted to the top of the
staff and then lowered.
7. At an indoor event the Philippine Flag and flagstaff are always
at the speaker’s right.
8. When outdoors in uniform and the National Anthem is played,
stand at attention, face the flag and salute. When indoors in
uniform and the National Anthem is played, stand at attention,
face the flag and DO NOT salute.
9. In military formations and ceremonies, the Pledge of
Allegiance is not normally recited when in military uniform, but
under certain circumstances. If indoors in uniform, stand at
attention, remain silent, face the flag and render the hand salute.
If indoors, stand at attention, face the flag and either remain silent
or recite the Pledge of Allegiance as appropriate for the
circumstances. The hand salute is not rendered.

Philippine Army History

After three centuries of Spanish rule, there were calls for social
reforms and an end to the perceived oppressive friar rule. In
1896, Andres Bonifacio founded the Katipunan to prepare his
band of Filipinos for armed revolt against the Spanish

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government. The Katipunan formed an army of insurgents.
Almost a year after the outbreak of hostilities between the
Katipuneros and the Spanish troops, Emilio Aguinaldo's
Philippine Revolutionary Government and its Army were born on
March 22, 1897 at Tejeros, San Francisco de Malabon in Cavite.
General Artemio Ricarte was named Captain General of the
Ejercito en la Republica de las Islas Filipinas or the revolutionary
Philippine Army. This date marks the founding day Philippine
Revolutionary Army (PRA).
On June 12, 1898, General Emilio Aguinaldo declared Philippine
Independence from Spain and formed the first Philippine
Republic, in which he sat as its president. The Filipino troops
were to enjoy only a brief respite from combat when American
forces came in to establish rule in the islands by virtue of
the Treaty of Paris, which Spain co-signed with America on 10
December 1898. The treaty ceded the Philippines to the United
States.

Leadership Principals and Definitions

1. Teamwork is the ability to work well with others to achieve a

common goal.
2. Leadership consists of both the art of influencing other to
accomplish a goal or mission and the ability to follow the
leadership of others.
3. Discipline is the ability to guide others toward proper conduct.

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4. Self-discipline is the training and control of one’s self and one’s
conduct
5. Attitude is a state of mind that affects all of your thoughts and
actions.
6. Military bearing is that special something that is nothing more
than a combination of discipline and leadership.
7. Management is the ability to control the resources of people,
time, supplies, and space.
8. Proven leadership principles are:
a. Know your job.
b. Know yourself.
c. Motivate.
d. Accept responsibility.
e. Develop teamwork.

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 Section VII

STUDY GUIDE

The Cadet Code of Honor:

- A Cadet dos not LIE

- A Cadet dos not STEAL
- A cadet dos not CHEAT
- A Cadet dos not COVER-UP the wrongs of his fellow Cadet

The CAT-1 Creed:

I am a C.A.T. Cadet. I am connected and faithful to every Corps

of Cadets who served their community and nation with
Patriotism. I earn respect when I uphold the Core Values of
Integrity, Loyalty and Service. I will always conduct myself to
bring credit to my family, school, Corps of Cadets, community,
and to myself. My character defines me. I will not lie, cheat, or
steal. I am accountable for my actions and deeds. I will hold
others accountable for their actions as well. I will honor those I
serve with, those who have gone before me, and those who will
come after me. I am a Leader devoted to those I follow, serve, and
lead. I am a C.A.T. Cadet.

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Phonetic alphabet used in Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
Command and Control

A – ALPHA N – NOVEMBER
B – BRAVO O – OSCAR
C – CHARLIE P – PAPA
D – DELTA Q – QUEBEC
E – ECHO R – ROMEO
F – FOXTROT S – SIERRA
G – GOLF T – TANGO
H – HOTEL U - UNIFORM
I – INDIA V - VICTOR
J – JULIET W - WHISKEY
K – KILO X – X-RAY
L – LIMA Y – YANKEE
M – MIKE Z – ZULU

RANK STRUCTURE

Officers
GEN - General
LTGEN - Lieutenant General
MGEN - Major General
BGEN - Brigadier General
COL - Colonel
LT COL - Lieutenant Colonel
MAJ - Major
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CPT - Captain
1LT - First Lieutenant
2LT - Second Lieutenant
OC - Officer Candidate

Enlisted
CMS - Chief Master Sergeant
SMS - Senior Master Sergeant
MSG - Master Sergeant
TSG - Technical Sergeant
SSG - Staff Sergeant
SGT - Sergeant
CPL - Corporal
PFC - Private First Class
PVT- Private

CDR - Commander
DPY CDR - Deputy Commander
COY CDR - Company Commander
EX-O - Executive Officer
PTN LDR - Platoon Leader
PTN SGT - Platoon Sergeant
SQD SGT - Squad Sergeant

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BN - Battalion
COY - Company
PTN - Platoon
SQD - Squad

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