Monday, April 12, 2010

ICEP Brunei - Brunei Jungle Training

Greetings,

The ICEP Brunei - Brnuei Jungle Training is open for application, if you are interested, please approach Mr Lee or me to get the application forms. Alternatively you can obtain the forms from the NCC website, http://www.ncc.org.sg/

The Internation Cadet Exchange Programme(ICEP) has a new trip to Brunei.
It is the Brunei Jungle Training from 15 to 24 Jun 2010 (tentative)

This trip is open to Part Cs and above cadets. I highly recommend the Part Cs to apply for it.

Some highlights of the trip:

1. Briefing on Training Facilities in Brunei.
The NCC delegation will be briefed on the rationale of SAF overseas training needs and the type of training opportunities in Brunei.

2. Cadet Exchange with Brunei Cadet Force.
The NCC Delegation will participate in a Cadet Exchange/Jungle Familiarization Programme with the Brunei Cadets.
This annual exchange will foster our warm ties established over the years.

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 3 May 10 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 13 May 10, 1500 hr at NCC Council Room, NCC Campus.

HQ NCC will only select 2 Teacher-Officer and 10 Cadet Officers/Cadets for the Exchange Programme.

You will be awarded with the ICEP and the Jungle Training Badge if you are selected and completed the training.

For the Part Cs who are interested, please complete the forms and submit it to Mr Lee, few days earlier before the HQ dateline.


Best regards,
C/2LT Zhan Quan

Friday, March 19, 2010

ICEP USA & Basic Airborne Course

Greetings,

The following course/trip is open for application, if you are interested, please approach Mr Lee or me to get the application forms. Alternatively you can obtain the forms from the NCC website, http://www.ncc.org.sg/

1. ICEP USA
2. Basic Airborne Course

ICEP USA (Texas, USA)

HQ NCC will be sending a Singapore NCC delegation comprising of two NCC Teacher Officers and 12 Cadet Officers and cadets to participate in the Exchange Programme at AFJROTC in The Citadel, USA from 11 to 21 Jun 10 (tentative).

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 9 Apr 10 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 16 Apr 10, 1500 hr at NCC Council Room, NCC Campus.

For this trip, Part C and above cadets are eligible to apply.

Basic Airborne Course

The Basic Airborne Course will be conducted from 3 Jun at 0730 hrs to 25 Jun 10 at 1700 hrs, inclusive of preparatory ground training and parachute descent.

PRE-REQUISITES

Interested NCC Teacher Officers and Cadets who wish to attend the Course must satisfy the following pre-requisites:

a. Must have parental consent (for Cadets only)
b. Must be at least 16 years old on 3 Jun 2010.
c. Must have completed at least Sec 3 education.
d. Must have a minimal medical requirement of medical PES B.
e. Must have a minimum weight of 42 kg. (This is the minimum weight required to activate the parachute)

Those who do not meet the age or the above requirement will not be considered for the course.

SELECTION TESTS

The selection tests will be conducted on the following dates:

The preliminary selection test will be conducted at HQ NCC, Amoy Quee Campus Multi-Purpose Hall on 28 April 10 at 1500 hrs.

The selection test will be conducted at PTW, SOTSC, Hendon Camp, Changi. The date for this test will be made known on 28 Apr 10.

Selection Test Standards

1. 30 push-ups within 1 min.
2. 30 sit-ups within 1 min.
3. 08 chin-ups.
4. 2.4 km run in SAF No. 4 within 12 min 30 sec.

All fully completed application forms (with parental consent cadets) are to reach 2LT Lim Chong Sheng, Staff Officer (Trg), Training Branch, HQ NCC by 17 April 2010. Late applications or incomplete forms will not be considered for the course.


Regards,
C/2LT Lim Zhan Quan

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Part C SAR21 Live Range Reminder

To those Part Cs who have been selected for this thursday's SAR21 Live Range.

Do take note that you are to report in your full No.4 uniform.

Failure to do so, you won't be able to participate in the Live Range.

Please purchase your personal earplugs at any pharmacy(Watson/Guardian) or army shop, unless you want to share earplugs with others.

Bear in mind the 5 Marksmanship fundamentals and apply it during the shoot:

H- Holding (Tug in the rifle butt into your shoulder hollow part, support your rifle using your elbows[bones, not muscles])

A- Aiming (Head position, sight alignment)

B- Breathing (Hold your breath while preparing to squeeze the trigger)

I- Eyeing (Relaxation, resting your aiming eye)

T- Triggering (Squeezing the trigger using middle joint of your finger)

Please treat this Live Range seriously, as it is a component for Best Unit Competition, it take up 6% and bonus points will be given for passes and marksman.

If you are still in doubt, feel free to approach any of your seniors, they will be able to give tips. Otherwise, you can contact me for further enquires.

Good luck and all the best!

Regards,
C/2LT Lim Zhan Quan

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

NCC Weekly Training: 26thFebruary 10’
Reporting Time:
2.30 pm
Reporting Venue:STUDY CORNER LEVEL 1

Items to Bring:
1. A 1.5 LITRE water bottle.
2. No.4 Uniform with beret.
Stationary (Pen & Paper)
*4. BNSS NCC White T-Shirt for Part B,C,D5.Part C- Bring along Sequence of Instruction for Mutuals


*Please Take Note! *
1. Attendance for this week's training is Compulsory,
2. All cadets are required to trim their hair and cut it short to acceptable length. Those who fail to do so, will be punished.

*3. For ALL cadets,
as this week will include NCC PHOTO-TAKING,
Report in your No. 4 Uniform WITH BADGES
and check your attire & bearing before the start of training.
Reminder: Please put on badges on your uniform before coming to training

4. Bearing must be up to standard.
5. All (Items To Bring) stated above are compulsory for all.

*6. For Sec 1 STUDENTS,
Non-Muslims Sec 1 Cadets:
please report at 1.30pm as full No.4 Camouflage Uniform will be issued and has to be put on for NCC PHOTO-TAKING.
-Muslim Sec 1 cadets report at 2.00pm

7. Part Ds on duty please report early as well

Sunday, February 21, 2010

List of Try-Out Posts for Part C cadets

Date of Friday Training: 26 Feb 2010

Posts - Acting I/C
Unit Sergeant Major - CPL Shukri
Assistant Unit Sergeant Major - CPL Chun Weng
Part B I/C - CPL Anis
Part C I/C - CPL Sabil
Part D I/C - CPL Ting Swan


Flag I/C - CPL Yusuf
Flag 2I/C - CPL Lutfi

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

List of Try-Out Posts for Part C cadets

Date of Friday Training: 19 Feb 2010

Posts - Acting I/C

Unit Sergeant Major - CPL Tian Cheng
Assistant Unit Sergeant Major - CPL Jeremy
Part B I/C - CPL Jing Dan
Part C I/C - CPL Cedric
Part D I/C - CPL Chun Weng

Flag I/C - CPL Yusuf
Flag 2I/C - CPL Lutfi
NCC Weekly Training: 19thFebruary 10’

Reporting Time:
2.30 pm
Reporting Venue:STUDY CORNER LEVEL 1
Items to Bring:

1. A 1.5 LITRE water bottle.
2. No.4 Uniform with beret.
Stationary (Pen & Paper)
*4. BNSS NCC White T-Shirt for Part B,C,D
*Part C- Bring along Sequence of Instruction for Mutuals

5.*ONLY FOR NEW SEC 1 STUDENTS,
-Report in School P.E Attire(P.E Shorts and Shirt)

*Please Take Note! *

1. Attendance for this week's training is Compulsory,
2. All cadets are required to trim their hair and cut it short to acceptable length. Those who fail to do so, will be punished.
3. Report in your No. 4 Uniform and check your attire & bearing before the start of training. 4. Bearing must be up to standard.
5. All (Items To Bring) stated above are compulsory for all.

6. For those involved in Freestyle Drill Competition on Saturday,
Please report in normal Full No.4 Uniform
but use your 2nd set of uniform for Friday’s Training.