Loyalty Pledge

By: Elbert Kim Hubbard

If you work for a man

In heavens name, work for him,

Speak well of him,

And stand by the institution that he represents.
Remember, an ounce of loyalty
Is worth a pound of cleverness.
If you must growl, condemn,

And eternally find fault,

Why resign your position?
But when you are on the outside,
Damn to your heart’s content.

But as long as you are a part of the institution, Do not condemn it.

For if you do,

The first high wind that comes along
Will blow you away
And probably you will never know why.

The Eleven General Orders are common to all branches of the Philippine Armed Forces.

1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that
takes place within sight or hearing.
3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.
5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6. To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer,
field officer of the day, officer of the day, and officers and petty officers of the watch.
7. To talk to no one except in line of duty.
8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9. To call the petty officer of the watch in any case not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
11. To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or
near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
Honor Code

“We, the cadets, do not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate among us those who do so."

"The Honor Code is our pride as it is our heritage; we will hold its trust long after we have left the gray
line. We will be guided by its principles of fearless truth regardless of consequence, a sine qua non in our
profession of arms."

"We admit that every man who enters the Academy has been subjected to different environments
which we cannot expect to change in a short time, but we strive to help him in his adjustment to a new
system whee his word is accepted as the truth. Emphasis is placed on the fact that a rendition of a
report with a knowledge of the existence of an anomaly is dishonesty intolerable among the group of
gentlemen the Corps endeavors to produce."

"Our Code does not deviate from the universal concept of Honor. It demands the truth ... nothing else,
but the truth ... both by act and implication. Each cadet becomes a zealous guardian to this earmark of
the Corps and will report another or himself for a violation of honor. It is in keeping this priceless legacy
from our predecessors that we seek to transmit it unblemished to the unending gray line."

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CORPS AND STAFF DUTIES

CORPS COMMANDER Responsible for all battalion activities.Provides guidance and feedback to event
staffs and serves as a liaison between Cadets and cadre as required.Creates suspense dates to
accomplish Battalion missions and enforce standards.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER Second in command; assumes command and commander responsibilities in the
Corps Commander’s absence.Serves as the leader of event staffs to plan and conduct battalion
training.Insures staff suspense dates are met and remains knowledgeable of the current status of staff
actions.

PERSONNEL OFFICER (S-1)Provides administrative support for the battalion.Prepares and maintains unit
strength reports, rosters and records.Receives operational control of any special project committees as
directed by the commander.

INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (S-2)Supervises battalion physical security.Serves on event staff for planning and
conducting battalion training events.Responsible for all Cadet recruiting on the campus.

OPERATION, TRAINING, AND PLANNING OFFICER (S-3)Plans, Organizes and supervises the conduct of all
Cadet training.Prepares Operations Orders, training schedules and memoranda to facilitate battalion
training and operations.Serves on event staff for planning and conducting battalion training events.

LOGISTICS AND SUPPLIES OFFICER (S-4)Coordinates for, receives, distributes and controls supplies and
equipment for training.Conducts inventories and maintains a continuous working knowledge of on hand
supplies and equipment within the battalion.Primary Staff Officer responsible for coordinating the
logistics integration of supply, maintenance, transportation and services for the battalion.

SPECIAL STAFF DUTIES

LIAISON OFFICER Acts as a contact point for all personnel.Performs all other duties as assigned by the
battalion commander.Advises the Corps Commander on planning, coordinating and supervising activities
of the battalion.

HEADQUARTERS OFFICER In command of cadets/cadettes with casualties during battalion.In control of

Headquarters.

PROVOST MARSHALL In charge of persons confined for any offence, to preserve good order and
discipline, and to prevent breaches of the same by persons subject to this Act.The head of Military
Police.In charge on execution and punishment and charge of discipline.

MEDICAL OFFICER In charge in cadets/cadettes with basic knowledge in first aid in case of emergency
during battalion formation.

COLOUR OFFICER Supervising Military Police (MP) for the entrance of colours in formal
ceremonies.Renders honors when the national anthem is played or sung, when passing in review during
a parade, or in certain other circumstances.

BAND OFFICER Helps maintain discipline in the band room and on the field.Verifies that his/her
cadets/cadettes are meeting their responsibilities.

COMPANY

COMPANY COMMANDER Responsible for all company level activities. Supervises, provides guidance to
and directs the company staff and platoon leaders in insuring all activities and training are planned,
coordinated and executed efficiently. Sets the standard and direction of the company

COMPANY EXECUTIVE OFFICER Second in command; assumes command and commander

responsibilities in the Cadet Company Commander’s absence. Performs all other duties as assigned by
the company Commander. Responsible for the safety and risk assessment of all company events.

PLATOON LEADER Responsible for all platoon activities. Insures Cadet Compliance with policies and
procedures of the program. Responsible for the training and personal development of the platoon
members.

Why should we take CAT?

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 prioritize and take part on roles that is detrimental to the
organization.IT IS OUR OBLIGATION –