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OVERVIEW OF CITIZEN ADVANCEMENT essential values while adapting to modern

TRAINING (C.A.T.) educational standards and societal needs.


Citizenship Advancement Training (C.A.T.) is a OVERVIEW OF PHILIPPINE MILITARY
mandatory educational program in the TRAINING (P.M.T)
Philippines for fourth-year high school students Philippine Military Training (PMT) is a military
in both public and private schools. It education program that was previously
emphasizes the value of civic awareness and mandatory for students in junior and senior
responsibility, aiming to develop students into high school in the Philippines. The training is
productive citizens who can contribute to the designed to instill discipline, patriotism, and a
nation's welfare. sense of duty among the youth, preparing
them for potential service in national defense.
Program Components
The C.A.T. program includes various Historical Context
components such as military orientation, PMT originated as Preparatory Military Training.
community service, and public safety training. It shares a historical connection with the
Educational guidelines ensure that schools Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), which
determine the specific elements of C.A.T. to be has evolved over the years, reflecting changes
offered, focusing on instilling a sense of in the country's military and educational
nationalism and civic duty among students. policies. The training was formalized under
various legislative acts, including the National
Historical Context Defense Act of 1935, which made ROTC
Originally known as "Citizen Army Training," compulsory in higher education institutions.
the program has evolved significantly since its
inception in 1935, when it was mandated by Structure and Implementation
the National Defense Act. The transition from a The structure of PMT involves various levels of
purely militaristic program to one that training that provide military education,
incorporates community service reflects including physical conditioning, leadership
broader societal changes regarding national training, and civic education. While initially
service and education. mandatory, the program has undergone
transformations, including shifts to voluntary
Learning Outcomes participation with the implementation of the
C.A.T. aims to promote values such as National Service Training Program (NSTP) in
patriotism, discipline, and leadership among 2002, which allowed students to choose
students. Through various activities, including between ROTC and other service programs.
community service projects and drills, students
are encouraged to develop responsibilities that Transition and Current Status
extend beyond the classroom, leading to As of 2002, ROTC became an optional
personal growth and community engagement. component of the NSTP, leading to a significant
decrease in enrollment from over 800,000
Current Implementation students in the 1999-2000 school year to about
Currently, C.A.T. operates under the K-12 150,000 by the 2011-2012 school year. There
curriculum framework, maintaining its has been ongoing debate regarding the
relevance amid educational reforms. The potential reinstatement of mandatory ROTC or
program continues to provide valuable similar military training programs, reflecting a
experiences to students, emphasizing societal interest in promoting discipline among
volunteerism and civic duty, while ensuring Filipino youth.
that any military orientation is conducted
within the stipulated guidelines to avoid
compulsory drills and ceremonies.

Conclusion
In summary, C.A.T. in the Philippines serves as
a crucial educational framework aimed at
fostering responsible citizenship among the
youth. Through its implementation, it promotes

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