AIR SPEC COURSE ON 15-17 JUNE 2011

The Air Specialist course is a non-residential 3 day course from 15 June, Wednesday, to 17 June, Friday.
The Part C cadets will report at 0730 hrs as follow:
Day 1 & 2 – To Multi Purpose Hall at NCC Campus.
Day 3 – To Singapore Discovery Centre Carpark which is walking distance from Joo Koon MRT station.
The course is expected to end at approximately 1800 hrs on each day.
Attire to report in: No.4 uniform with beret for all 3 days.
A T-shirt and towel are to be brought along for physical training.
Course participants are reminded not to bring along valuables. HQ NCC will not be responsible for any loss or theft. Course participants are also discouraged from bringing any foodstuff for their own consumption.
All male Cadet Officers and Cadets are reminded to spot a neat haircut, failing which they will not be permitted into NCC Campus. Female Cadet Officers and Cadets are to bring along their black hairnets.
Late-comers without a valid excuse will not be entertained after 0800 hrs on each day of the course. Day-off will not be granted to any course participant except on compassionate grounds.
The criteria for the selection of cadets for the course are as follows:
a. Passed Part B Shooting Classification;
b. At least 70% attendance in NCC Activities;
c. Passed Part B Proficiency Test;
d. Passed Sec 2 NAPFA Test;
e. Attended the C2D Programme and obtained the Total Defence Silver Badge.
f. Attended Camp STEEL.
Cadets will be assessed in 5 areas during the Specialist Course.
a. Army-NCC Badge Trainfire Test – Refer to Annex C
b. Physical Fitness Assessment – Push Up & Sit-up
c. Army –NCC Badge IFC Test
d. GSK Test
e. Peer Appraisal

SPEC COURSE REVISION ON 26 MAY 2011

There will be a spec course revision held on 26th May, Thursday.
Cadets are to report at HQ NCC by 1300.
Cadets involved: Part Cs
Attire: No.4

LIVE RANGE ON 24 MAY 2011

There will be a live range on 24th May, Tuesday, from 1300 – 1700 at SAFTI 100M Range 1.
Cadets involved: Part Cs who passed their IMT
Attire: Full no. 4
Items to bring along (COMPULSORY):
EZLink Card/ Student Pass
Earplugs
Water Bottle

NCC TRAINING ON FRIDAY 13 JUNE 2011

Cadets involved: Sec 1 - 3 cadets
Reporting Time: 2.30pm
Venue: Parade Square
Attire: No. 3
Attendance is compulsory.

7TH UNIFORMED GROUPS BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

The objectives of the Championships are to establish good rapport among the cadets, Youth Volunteer Leaders and Officers from the different Uniformed Groups by giving them an opportunity to interact with one another and to promote a healthy lifestyle for both students and officers. The details are as follows:
Preliminary Round: 3 June 2011 (Friday), 1000h – 1600h
Finals: 17 June 2011 (Friday), 1000h – 1300h
Venue: Westwood Bowl@ Bukit Batok CSC
Entry Fee: S$25.00 per team of 3 bowlers and 1 reserve (optional)
S$8.00 per bowler (Officers) Secondary 1 to 5 cadets will qualify for both the Boys’ and Girls’ Individual and Team Championships. Each Uniformed Group Unit is invited to send one or more boys’ teams and/or one or more girls’ teams.
MODE OF COMPETITION (PRELIMINARY ROUND)
a. All Uniformed Groups in Singapore are invited for the Championships.
b. Every single Uniformed Group Unit is invited to send one or more teams.
c. Every mixed Uniformed Group Unit is invited to send one or more boys’ teams and one or more girls’ teams.
d. The Championships is open to all Uniformed Groups members from Secondary 1 to 5.
e. Each team shall comprise 3 bowlers and 1 reserve (optional).
f. The composition of the teams and the sequence of bowling will be determined by that indicated on the Official Entry Form. No changes are to be made thereafter.
g. The reserve will be participating in the Championships only in the event that any bowler is unwell or injured before the commencement of the Championships.
There shall, however, be no substitution of bowlers after the Championships has commenced, unless under necessary circumstances as approved by the Organising Committee.
h. Each bowler is to produce his/her Student Pass during registration for verification of identity.
i. Each bowler shall play 2 games in open mode.
j. The aggregate of the points scored by all the 3 bowlers in both their games in the Preliminary Round will be computed.
k. The Top 10 Boys’ Teams and the Top 10 Girls’ Teams in the Preliminary Round will enter the Finals of the Team Championships.
l. The Top 10 placing of the Individual Championships will be determined by the aggregate points scored by each bowler in both games in the Preliminary Round.
MODE OF COMPETITION (FINALS)
a. The Top 10 Boys’ Teams and the Top 10 Girls’ Teams in the Preliminary Round will enter the Finals of the Team Championships (based on the aggregate points scored by all the 3 bowlers in both their games in the Preliminary Round).
b. The composition of the finalist teams and the sequence of bowling shall remain the same as that in the Preliminary Round.
c. The reserve will be participating in the Championships only in the event that any bowler is unwell or injured before the commencement of the Championships.
There shall, however, be no substitution of bowlers after the Championships has commenced, unless under necessary circumstances as approved by the Organising Committee.
d. Each bowler is to produce his/her Student Pass during registration for verification of identity.
e. Each bowler shall play 2 games in league mode.
f. The teams will be ranked from Champion to 10th position based on the aggregate points scored by all the 3 bowlers in both their games in the Finals.

XIN YUAN COMMUNITY CARE FLAG DAY ON 28 MAY 2011

Xin Yuan Community Care will be having their flag day on 28 May, Saturday.
All cadets, Part A to C, are involved unless with valid reasons.
Attire would be NCC t-shirt and school pants.
The timeslots are 0730 - 1030 and 1100 - 1400.
Please refer to the blog to know which timeslots you are in

BASIC SURVIVAL PROGRAMME AT PULAU UBIN

The survival course will be a 2 day 1 night course held on 6-7 June 2011 and 13-14 June 2011 for Part C cadets.
All cadets are to report at NCC Campus on the first day of training at 0700 hrs. Attendance will be taken. All participants are to report in No. 4 uniform.
The training will emphasize and focus on Leadership Training, Character Building and Adventure Training.
FACILITATION of the various activities will be carried out to reinforce learning from self-discovery and adventure learning. Cadets are required to journal for the duration of the training. NCC Officers are to discuss the Learning Points and insights to the new environment with the cadets at every Checkpoint as well as to share the learning experience.
After Action Review. AAR and debrief will be conducted by the NCC Officers/Cadet Officers on the outdoor experience, identifying team issues, action plans and follow-up actions. Cadets are to make presentations from their learning experience and share it with their peers. The NCC Officer (OIC) will submit a written report within 7 days on the programme to Head Training, HQ NCC.
There are 9 slots for the courses on both dates each. Send Mr Tan your names before 23rd May if you are interested
Items to bring for the camp:
1. FIELD EQUIPMENT ITEMS
a. Haversack (T/loan from Log Br)
b. Poncho/raincoat
c. Groundsheet
d. Mess tin
e. Fork and spoon
f. Mug
g. Torchlight with spare batteries
h. Lighter/matches
i. Plastic/zip-lock bags
j. Whistle
k. 02 x 1.5 water bottles
l. Gloves (T/loan from Log Br)
m. Compass
2. PERSONAL ITEMS
a. No 4 Uniforms
b. Writing materials
c. 1x T-shirt
d. 1 x Short
e. Socks
f. Undergarments
g. Toiletries
h. Slippers
i. Towels
j. No. 4 cap
k. Medication/plasters (optional)

NCC DAY PARADE

The 2011 National Cadet Corps Day Parade will be held at NCC Campus Motivation Field on 16 Jul 11 and the Guest of Honor is the President of Singapore.
Cadets involved:
CPL LUCAS LEE HENG SHENG
CPL VINCENT LEE
CPL KEITH WONG
A total of 6 rehearsals is scheduled prior to the actual parade on 16 July 2011.
The dates and timings are as of followed:
27 May 2011
1400 – 1730 hr (Admin / Briefings / Component Training)
Attire: No.4 long sleeve, peak cap & gloves
10 June 2011
0900 – 1200 hr (Component Training)
Attire: No.4 long sleeve, peak cap & gloves
17 June 2011
0900 – 1200 hr (1st Combined Rehearsal)
Attire: No.4 long sleeve, peak cap & gloves
25 June 2011
1330 – 1730 hr (2nd Combined Rehearsal)
Attire: No.4 long sleeve, peak cap & gloves
2 July 2011
1330 – 2100 hr (Complete Rehearsal)
Attire: No.4 long sleeve, peak cap & gloves
8 July 2011
1330 – 2100 hr (Full Dress Rehearsal)
Attire: No. 1 uniform complete 16 July 2011
0900 – 1200 hr (GOH & Parade Appointment Holders only)
1400 – 1700 hr (Final Complete Rehearsal)
1800 (NCC Day Parade)
Attire: No. 1 pants, T shirt, peak cap & gloves
Dates and times for drawing of no. 1 uniforms are as of followed:
Sea and air school units:
23, 24 & 25 May 11, 1400 – 1700 hr
Parade appointment holders:
18 May 11, 1400 -1700 hr
All participants are to ensure the serviceability of their no.1 uniforms when they loan from Logistics Centre. If your boots or shoes are unserviceable kindly make arrangements to get it changed.
All Award winners are expected to be present from 2 July rehearsal onwards. You are expected to be in 5T uniform during the full dress rehearsal. Kindly assemble at the parade stage at 1500 hr for the rehearsals.
Theres one slot available for Part C cadets. Please inform Mr Tan if you are interested.

ENHANCED NCC PRECISION DRILL SQUAD AUXILIARY INSTRUCTOR COURSE

As a pre-requisite, a selection based on the 19 PDS basic drills will be carried out by the Instructors from SAF Military Police on 23 May 11 from 1430 to 1700 hr at NCC Campus Amoy Quee Camp.
Participants attending the selection must be Basic PDS trained or certified. They are to bring along their Basic PDS course certificates or certification certificates as proof of their qualification.
The 10th NCC PDS AI Course will be a non-residential course conducted by the instructors from the SAF Military Police Command from 6 to 10 June 11 at Mowbray Camp.
All successful Cadets are to report in No 4 Uniform with beret on 6 June 11, 0800 hr for the course at NCC Campus Blk 245. A SAF Specialist will record the attendance of the cadets and transport will be provided to ferry the course participants to Mowbray Camp.
Participants are reminded to display an acceptable standard of conduct, bearing and discipline throughout the course. They are expected to have a decent haircut during the selections.
Camp Security. Cameras, camera hand phones or any image capturing devices are strictly prohibited in NCC Campus or Mowbray Camp premises.
All Cadets are to consume their breakfast before coming for the course. Only lunch will be provided for the course participants.
Required list of items for the course:
a. Camouflage Uniform x 1 pair
b. Jockey Cap
c. Beret
d. T-Shirt (School or NCC related / light coloured)
e. Towel
f. Writing Materials
g. Student Pass (Identification)
h. Medicine (Optional)
i. Water bottle (minimum 250 litre)