To: Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Bureau Directors
Regional Directors
Schools Superintendents
Presidents, State Colleges and Universities
Heads of Private Schools, Colleges and Universities
Vocational School Superintendents/Administrators

1. In reply to queries regarding the implementation of CAT I in the secondary schools, the following clarificatory statements are hereby issued for guidance:
   1. CAT I Program is still a requirement for all 4th year students (boys and girls) in the secondary schools unless otherwise revised in subsequent agreements;
   2. Girls may be excused from certain activities of the Program such as Field Stripping (Orientation to U.S. Rifle Cal. 30 M-L) and Manual of Arms (School of Soldiers with Arms). In lieu of these activities they may be given Advanced First Aid, Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Control.
2. Immediate dissemination of this Order is desired.

(SGD.) TOMAS V. SANTOS
Undersecretary
Officer-In-Charge

Reference: MECS Order: No. 17, s. 1985
Allotment: 1-2-3-4–(M.O. 1-87)

To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects:
Course of Study, SECONDARY
RULES & REGULATIONS
STUDENTS

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