CAT (1st quarter)
CITIZENSHIP ADVANCEMENT TRAINING ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND TRAINING
CAT
vitality
It drives the soldier as the protector of national power.
love of the country
It is the dominant nature of an Army soldier to love his country. It is for the nation that a soldier unquestionably commits to a life of service, the highest value that the Filipino soldier acquires. It is not measured by cash, rank nor belonging.
valor
It streams normally from one's affection for the nation. It is the capacity to conquer fear in doing one's objective. With valor you make the wisest decision.
solidarity
is fellowship at the visible level and internally being adjusted to the Philippine Army's goals, vision and programs for reform. It ties the Army to oneness with the yearnings of the rest of the country in the way of a Filipino proud with his nation.
duty
is service plain and simple. Actual duty means being always ready, all senses employed and utilized whether in the garrison or in the field. It means satisfying your commitment.
honor
is the Military crowning value, the hallmark of military conduct, the nature of the soldier's awareness of individual dignity and self-worth. The soldier conveys this in meeting the military basic from prelude and crusade to the consequence.
courage
it is beyond bravery like going after a mission despite seemingly insurmountable opposition. It is ascertaining yet not self- destructive.
primary responsibility
it is vested in the military leadership.
TO TEACH STUDENTS THE VALUES OF CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP. SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT WHILE INSTILLING IN THEM SELF-ESTEEM, TEAMWORK, AND SELF- DISCIPLINE. IT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP ROLES WHILE MAKING THEM AWARE OF THEIR RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PRIVILEGES STUDENTS AS FILIPINO CITIZENS. IT PROVIDES INSTRUCTION AND REWARDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL BENEFIT THE STUDENT, COMMUNITY, AND NATION.
purpose of cat
loyalty
underlies the soldier's Oath of Service. It demands obedience to the lawful privileges of duly constituted authority in the quest for the nation's interest, observance of the Chain of Command and compliance with orders to the best of one's capacity as all orders must be complied. It foster cohesion, true sympathy toward the welfare of every individual from the Army and those they work with, and is best expressed in every member's adherence to the military value system as clarified, much as he will undoubtedly take after the guideline of law and principles and standards of the nation.
is a restructuring of the "Citizen Army Training", and is a component of MAPEH in the Fourth Year.
what is cat?
DepEd Order No. 35s. 2003
what order is cat in?
honor
• Adhere to the public code of professional Philippine Army values.
loyalty
• Carry out tough orders without expressing personal criticism.
duty
• Carrying out the requirements of the position to the best of your ability.
valor
• Confront problems and do what you believe is right. Report successes and failure with equal candor
valor
• Control your fear in physical and moral context.
loyalty
• Defend soldiers against unfair treatment
honor
• Develop and maintain a keen sense of ethical conduct.
duty
• Fulfill legal, civic and moral obligations.
honor
• Identity with the ideals embodied in the Philippine Army values.
loyalty
• Put obligations in command
duty
• Sacrifice personal time in pursuit of excellence
valor
• Take responsibility for your actions, mistakes and decisions.
loyalty
•Show faithfulness to unit and comrades by finishing all tasks with them.