Curriculum
The current program of instruction for PAF-CAT is 40% Aviation Education, and 60% Leadership, Citizenship and Military training.Aviation education
Under Aviation Education, students learn about the history of Aviation and current advancements in the field of Aviation technology. It also covers Philippine Aviation, and Philippine Air Force heroes (i.e. Jesús Villamor,Logo
Symbolism
*Triangle – this represents the "holistic" personality of the youth, death, loyalty, injustice, and purity to serve God, country and others. *Three Sides – represent the three domains in the total formation of the youth: knowledge, skills and values. *Three Stars – the three geographical divisions of the Philippines:Colors
*White – honor, integrity, purity. *Blue – patriotism, loyalty. *Red – courage, bravery. *Yellow – charity, truth, love. *Green – justice, hope and awarenessLeadership
Students learn to value leadership by respecting their commanding officers, majority of which are students themselves who have earned their rank through training after school hours. Officers, likewise, have to learn not to abuse their power and learn humility, as well as leading by example. These are the ranks of PAF-CAT, from highest to lowest: *Cadet Colonel (C/COL) *Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (C/LT COL) *Cadet Major (C/MAJ) *Cadet Captain (C/CPT) *Cadet First Lieutenant (C/1LT) *Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2LT) *Cadet Probationary Second Lieutenant (C/P2LT) *Cadet Master Sergeant (C/MSG) *Cadet Technical Sergeant (C/TSG) *Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSG) *Cadet Sergeant (C/SGT) *Cadet Airman/Airwoman First Class (C/A1C, C/AW1C) *Cadet Airman/Airwoman Second Class (C/A2C, C/AW2C) *Cadet Airman/Airwoman (C/AM, C/AW) *Cadet New Recruit (C/NR) However, it is also possible to become a medic, flag bearer (also known as a ''guidon bearer''), or member of the Air Police or marching band of the PAF-CAT. Most students begin at the lowest rank, Cadet New Recruit, when they begin PAF-CAT at their school. It is possible for a Cadet to ascend in ranks if the Cadet's performance is excellent, and it is also possible to receive demotions and lower the rank of a Cadet if he performs poorly or disrespects his commanding officer.Citizenship
Cadets in the PAF-CAT learn patriotism and pride in their nationality, and are punished for disrespecting their homeland, theMilitary training
Being an extension of the Philippine Air Force, PAF-CAT requires students to learn military commands, drills, punishments, theSee also
* Philippine Air Force Philippine Air Force