Section 8
SEC. 8. The training of cadets shall extend over a period d of two years, the studies to be determined by the Chief of Constabulary, with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce and Police; the arrangement of the studies in the courses to be determined by the faculty, with the approval of the Chief of Constabulary: Provided, however, That the two-year course of study may be shortened, according to the requirements and needs of the service, whenever in the judgment of the Secretary of Commerce and Police, such can be done without detriment to the knowledge, experience and practice required of the students for the officer's examination : Provided further, That cadets who fail to satisfactorily pass the examinations at the close of the first year "may, upon recommendation of the faculty, with the approval of the Chief of Constabulary be turned back to the next succeeding class: And. provided, further, That the superintendent may, upon recommendation of the majority of the faculty, approved by the Chief of Constabulary, discharge cadets for misconduct or deficiency in studies. The course of study at the academy shall include the following : 1. Military'art. 2. Constabulary manual; criminal law of the Philippines; military law; international law. 3. Municipal, provincial and Insular Governments. 4. Topography. 5. Equitation; athletics.