NCC VISIT TO PEARCE AIR BASE, PERTH AUSTRALIA (8 to 13 Dec 08)

HQ NCC is organizing a training visit to Pearce Air Base in Australia as part of the initiatives under the NCC 21 Masterplan. A total of 2 X NCC Officers and 10 X NCC Cadets (Part C and above) will be selected to participate in the overseas training visit programme from 8 to 13 Dec 08 (Tentative date). The objectives of the visit are as follows: a. To improve the goodwill between HQ NCC and HQ RSAF under the Cadet Exchange Programme, as encompassed in the NCC 21 Masterplan. b. To observe RSAF pilot trainee training in Pearce Air Base, Australia for the purpose of exposing NCC cadets to pilot trainee training in a SAF Overseas Training Base so as to increase military awareness in NCC Cadets. c. To reward deserving NCC Officers, Cadet Officers and Cadets for their outstanding contributions to the organization. The proposed programme will include the following: a. Courtesy-call. The NCC Delegation will make a courtesy call to Base Commander. After a briefing, the NCC Delegation leader will present a memento to the Base Commander. b. Visit to SAF Training Activities. To experience SAF Overseas training, the NCC Delegation will observe a RSAF pilot trainee training. c. Educational Visit Training. Participants will undergo a 1 day educational programme in Perth where they may experience the Australian’s culture. All participating Cadet Officers and cadets are to co-pay a fixed rate of $150 for the programme. All participants must be aware that if they fail to attend the training, they must pay in full for all cost incurred by National Cadet Corps. Cadets who are interested please see Mr Victor Tan for application. All completed application forms (with a photocopy of the passport showing both the date of issue and expiry) are to be submitted to the respective District Commanders by 21 Nov 08 for compilation. Late or incomplete submissions will not be entertained. Only short-listed Teacher-Officers, Cadet Officers and cadets are to attend an interview panel chaired by Commandant NCC or HTM on 26 Nov 08, 1500 hr at NCC Council Room, NCC Campus. Officers and cadets are to seek the approval and signature of the Principal of the secondary school they are teaching/studying in while Cadets Officers are to seek the approval and signature of the Principal/Course Manager of the tertiary institution they are studying in. All selected participants are to assist in the NCC ICEP (Inbound) to be held in Dec 09.