Department of Tactical Officers Courses

FIRST TERM, FOURTHCLASS

Military Tactics and Basic Military Training (MS161)

Military Tactics is a three (3) unit course offered to the Fourth class cadets during the 3rd Term of every Academic Year. This course is also designed to equip the Fourth-Class Cadets with the foundational knowledge of the Individual Soldier Skills needed to perform roles and tasks as a member of a small unit. Unit 1 dwells on the overview of warfare and Warrior Ethos. Unit 2 dwells on movement, shoot, and communication skills. Unit 3 focuses on the skill of map reading.

Credit Unit(s): 6
Basic Cadet Training (MS131)

The Basic Cadet Training is an introductory course primarily designed for the newly reported cadets to adapt to the rigors of cadet training. The new cadets will learn the fundamentals of cadetship, military customs, traditions, drills, discipline and the CCAFP Regulations. It comprises Basic Cadet Training, Physical Training, and Resiliency Training which aid them as they transition from civilian to military life in the Cadet Corps Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Credit Unit(s): 3

THIRD TERM, THIRDCLASS

Soldier Skills Development Course (MS263)

Soldier Team Development is a six (6) unit course offered to the Third class cadets during the 3rd Term of every Academic Year.
The course is divided into three modules namely; Army Module, Airforce Module, and Navy Module. Airforce Module focuses on skills in Air to Ground Operations; the Navy module focuses on skills in water survival; and, the Army module focuses on the move, shoot, and communication skills of a soldier. The course is also designed to foster camaraderie and teamwork and to develop the physical fitness of the 3rd Class Cadets.

Credit Unit(s): 6