Question & AnswerQ&A (DECS ORDER NO. 106, S. 1998)
The main purpose of DECS Order No. 106, s. 1998 is to grant exemptions from Citizens Army Training (CAT) to qualified Scouts in order to strengthen the Department's co-curricular program focusing on character building, citizenship training, skills for self-reliance, and service to others.
Eligible for exemption are 4th year high school students who have attained at least the Outdoorsman Rank or First Class Rank or participated in recognized international Scouting events, as well as Rovers and Roverettes who have been active Scouts from first to third year high school and who intend to become members or managers of Rover circles.
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines Regional Offices must recommend the Scouts for exemption from Citizens Army Training.
The DECS Regional Directors concerned approve the exemption from Citizens Army Training based on the recommendations of the BSP Regional Offices.
Yes, the Order applies to Scouts, Rovers, and Roverettes (the latter generally refers to female Rover members), provided they meet the criteria stated.
A 4th year high school Scout must have attained at least the Outdoorsman Rank or First Class Rank to be eligible for exemption.
Yes, participation in recognized international Scouting events is considered a basis for exemption from Citizens Army Training regardless of rank.
The BSP Regional and Local Councils are authorized to reproduce the standard application form and facilitate the verification and certification process for Scout applicants in coordination with DECS Regional Offices.
No, any provisions of Department Order No. 30, s. 1974, MEC Order No. 49, s. 1979, and MECS Order No. 35, s. 1986, not inconsistent with this Order remain effective.
A Scout applicant must fill up the standard Application Form provided and facilitated by the BSP Regional Offices along with certification and recommendations as required.