New Cadet Officer!

Greetings,

BNSS NCC would like welcome our USM 08/09, now C/Offr Mathias Joel Joshua back to the unit and congratulate him for successfully completed and graduated from the
58th Cadet Officer Course held from 23 Nov to 11 Dec.


During the Passing Out Parade, he was appointed as the contingent 2IC for Contingent 3(Syndicate 3).


We are indeed proud of his achievement and hope that our fellow cadets can strive for such results.



Regards,
BNSS NCC

Annual Camp 2009 Photos

Hi all,

I hope you guys are doing fine.

Here are some of the photos taken during the Annual Unit Camp held from 30 Oct to 1 Nov.

More photos are available on: http://picasaweb.google.com/BNSSNCCLAND/BNSSNCCAnnualCamp2009?feat=directlink

Do take note that there will be a CCA Open House held on

23 Dec 2009 for the new batch of sec 1s that are coming in 2010.

There will be a booth set up for display of ncc items and drills display (etc. Freestyle drill).

Your respective part specialists will contact you soon for the dates that you are required to turn up for briefing and trainings. Do spread the message around.

Regards,

C/2LT Lim Zhan Quan

Unit Shirt & Annual Camp 2009

Unit Shirt & Annual Camp 2009 (30 Oct - 1 Nov)

Greetings,

I have ordered a new version of the unit shirt. All are expected to purchase it unless you have financial difficulties, please make it known to you respective PART I/Cs or the teachers.

Below are the costs of the shirt:
1. Polo Dyfit(For PART Cs and Seniors) - $12
2. Roundneck Dryfit(PART A & Bs) - $10

Please make the payment to your respective PART I/Cs ASAP, preferably during the camp briefing on tuesday, otherwise the dateline will be this coming friday, 30 Oct.

Do take note that the unit's Annual Camp 2009 will held on the 30th October to 1st Nov.
Attendance is compulsory, failure to turn up for this camp will result in delay in your promotion.

For those who visit the blog regularly, please spread the message and the link to your fellow cadets.


Regards,
C/2LT Zhan Quan

Senior Specialist Course

Greetings,

I would like take this opportunity to congratulate the 5 appointment holders for passing out from the East/Air Senior Specialist Course that is held from 10-12 Sept, at HQ NCC.

1. SSG Saiful Irfan
2. SSG Poh Hui Quan
3. SSG Ong Tjin Shen
4. SSG Ong Xin Wen
5. SSG Cheong Jia Xun

Upon graduating from SSC, they will be appointed Unit Drill Instructors and presented with the Red/White lanyard.
Their promotion will take immediate effect.


Thanks,
C/2LT Zhan Quan

Overseas Training Programme/International Cadet Exchange Programme (ICEP)

Hi guys,

There are a few overseas trips available for sign ups:
1. ICEP Austrialia, Visit to Exercise Wallaby 2009 (10-15 Nov)
2. ICEP New Zealand, Vist to Exercise Thunder Warrior 2010 (23 Jan - 1 Feb)
3. India Republic Day 2010 (17-29 Jan)

A brief introduction to the 3 trips.
1. Exercise Wallaby
Cadets will have a change observe SAF troops training in SWBTA in Queensland, Australia for the purpose of exposing NCC cadets to live-firing, troop and vehicle movement in an SAF Overseas Training Base so as to increase military awareness in NCC Cadets. Cadets will participate in a exchange programme with Australia Cadet Corps cadets, which include a visit to a unit training and a one-day adventure training programme(high ropes element, caving tour)

2. Exercise Thunder Warrior
Cadets will have a chance to observe SAF troops training in Waiouru for the purpose of exposing NCC cadets to live-firing, troop and vehicle movement in SAF Overseas Training Base.
There will be white-water rafting and bush trekking activities at the Taihapi resort.
You will be participating in a cadet exchange programme with the New Zealand Cadet Forces, which include a 3 days home stay at a NZCF cadet's house.

3. India Republic Day
Cadets will participate in the Republic Day Camp organised by NCC India. Cadets will also be involved in a wide variety of activities such as shooting competitions and horse riding. In addition, various cultural exchanges with other youth organisations and visits to historical sites will be conducted. You will be invited to view the annual India Republic Day Parade.

All the above mentioned trips are only applicable for PART Cs and above cadets.

All application forms must be submitted before 25 Sept 09, to East District

If any of you are interested, please approach Mr Lee personally to obtain the application forms as you need his recommendation and principal's approval.

Alternatively, you can also contact me for further details of these trips or if you need any clarifications.

Shortlisted applicants will have to attend a interview chaired by Commandant or Head Training Management, before you are selected to participate in the overseas trips mentioned above.

So, best of luck to interested PART Cs.


Thanks,
C/2LT Zhan Quan

NCC Training on 21 August

NCC Weekly Training: 21st August '09

Reporting Time:
1430hrs (2.30pm)

Reporting Venue:
Fall in as per normal
STUDY CORNER

Items to Bring:

1. A 1.5 LITRES water bottle.
2. No.4 Uniform with beret.
3. Stationary (Pen & Paper)
4. Secondary 1 Students, your attire is NO.4 UNIFORM WITH ALL TAGS PROPERLY SEWN.
5. RED NCC SHIRT and Brown NCC shirt for PART A

*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.

Posted on behalf of 2SG Saiful.

Regards,
C/2LT Zhan Quan

BNSS NDP, 7 Aug (ACTUAL)

To all cadets participating in the NCC Marching Contingent in BNSS NDP.

Updates on reporting time and other details.

1. Please report earlier at 0645hrs to place your belongings in the NCC room.
2. After leaving your bags, please fall in at 0650hrs sharp at the driveway behind Blk B, ''Hell Road'' for attire inspection.
3. You will not be able to march for BNSS NDP if you report after 0700hrs, so please get up early and be in school earlier to avoid any delays. NCC Room will be opened after 0630hrs.

NOTE: Pass this message around!

For your information: Attire and bearing. (This applies to all NCC Trainings and activities)

1. Please spot a decent haircut. (Trim your fringe and cut off any excessive hair)
2. Please season your beret and ensure the crest is upright.
3. Fold your sleeves neatly and make sure you maintain a four fingers spacing from your shoulder seam.
4. Ensure that you have your name tags, school tags and rank properly sewn on your No.4 uniform.
5. Pin up the badges that you have attained accordingly. (Refer to Badges Arrangement post)
6. Darken you boots thoroughly. I would encourage you to polish your boots as this is a parade.
7. If your uniform is crumpled after washing, please iron it.

Failure to meet the requirements stated above will result you being remove from the contingent.

Thanks,
C/2LT Zhan Quan