Citizenship Advancement Training (CAT) Reviewer

Vocabulary flashcards covering the Citizenship Advancement Training (CAT) rules, legal basis, military commands, staff roles, and Army Dozen exercises.

Citizenship Advancement Training (CAT)

A restructuring of the Citizen Army Training program required for all Grade 10 junior high school students in both public and private high schools in the Philippines.

Platoon

A military unit typically composed of two or more squads/sections/patrols.

Company

A military unit, typically consisting of 80–150 soldiers and usually commanded by a major or a captain.

Battalion Commander

The highest ranked officer in the battalion staff structure.

Deputy Battalion Commander

The battalion staff officer who assists COCs and assists the brigade corps.

Provost Marshal

The Prefect of CAT who gives demerits and punishment.

S1 ADMIN

Battalion staff responsible for handling medical certificates, attendance, and grades.

S2 INTELLIGENCE

The communication officer who gathers important information and handles documentation.

S3 OPERATION

Known as the brain of CAT; prepares lesson plans, written works, exams, and agendas.

S4 LOGISTICS

The battalion staff officer in charge of the CAT Room and funds.

Company Commander

The officer who manages their company, raises questions, and reports to their battalion commander.

Executive Company Officer

The officer who assists company commanders and roams with the company commander.

Battalion Platoon Leader

The heart and soul of CAT who teaches cadets lessons, drills, and activities, creates cadet grades, and reports to their company and battalion commander.

Flower Platoon Leader

A platoon leader under PCC CAT Organization who performs duties similar to battalion platoon leaders while assisting in monitoring cadets' health.

DepEd Order No. 35, s. 2003

Order implemented on May 13, 2003, providing for the implementation of the Citizenship Advancement Training (CAT) at the Fourth Year High School Level.

DepEd Order No. 50, s. 2005

Order issued on August 26, 2005, detailing revised implementing guidelines on CAT and adding exemptions for Aliens and members of Diplomatic Corps.

DECS Order No. 106, s. 1998

Order implemented on December 1, 1998, granting exemption to qualified Boy Scouts from CAT under BSP certification.

DECS Order No. 30, s. 1999

Order implemented on March 22, 1999, granting exemption to qualified Girl Scouts from CAT under GSP certification.

Type C Uniform

PCC CAT uniform consisting of a white round necked shirt, maong pants, black garrison belt with silver buckle, black socks, and rubber shoes.

'Tion

Basic command to stand straight and look straight ahead with feet at a 45 degree angle.

At ease

Basic command allowing cadets to move freely.

As you were

Basic command instructing cadets to return to their previous/original form.

Tumiwalag

Basic command instructing cadets to scatter or disperse.

'Rap 'ting kanan 'rap

Basic command instructing cadets to execute a Half Face.

Humanay

Basic command where cadets form a 7-man frontage, aligned from tallest to shortest, raising their left arm straight to the shoulder of the cadet on their left while turning their head to the right.

Pabukang Taludtod, Kad

Command for inspection (Pagsisiyasat) where squads adjust spacing forward, backward, or remain in place.

Pugay Kamay, Na

Command to execute a salute using the right hand near the eyebrow with extended fingers and straight hand.

Tuluyang Bilang, Na

Command where cadets turn head right and count from Sa (Isa) to Pu (Sampu) before turning head forward.

Lumansag

Command given during dismissal time, answered with 'Sir/Ma’am, By your leave, Sir/Ma’am' while saluting.

Stork Walk

Army Dozen exercise performed from Attention position, starting with left foot and right arm up, pulling knees high with arms straight at shoulder level.

Bobber

Army Dozen exercise starting from Tikas with both arms on top of hip bone, performing a full squat down with hands in fist and right arm over left.

Backfield Crouch

Army Dozen exercise keeping knees straight while touching the floor at toes level, middle of feet level, and heel level.

Turn and Bounce

Army Dozen exercise starting with arms extended at shoulder level, doing 3 twists starting left and 1 count to return to position.

Squat Bender

4-count hybrid exercise combining a squat and a backfield crouch starting from Tikas position.

Squat Thrust

4-count exercise similar to burpees without jumping where hips are thrust to the floor.

8 Count Push up

Exercise starting from Attention, consisting of moving to pushup position, doing 2 pushups, and having a 4-count rest period between repetitions.

Trunk Twister

Exercise from Tikas position with hands behind the head, moving head down, twisting left to right, and returning to position.

Side Bender

Exercise starting with arms straight in the air, bending side to side starting from the left.

Bend and Reach

Exercise starting with arms straight in the air, executed like Backfield Crouch without moving hands from toes to heel level.

Honor Code

A Cadet should not lie, cheat, steal, or act immorally against the sacred tenants of the Corps.