PDS Competition - USM, ASM, if unit interested, pls let me know.

COMPETITION ADMINSTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

NCC INAUGURAL SILENT PRECISION DRILL SQUAD COMPETITION 2010

INTRODUCTION

1. HQ NCC will be conducting the NCC Inaugural Silent Precision Drill Squad Competition on 12 and 19 Jun 2010. This annual event will see all the NCC PDS school units from the various Districts competing to be Champions and the top 10 teams qualifying for the Grand Finals to be held on 19 June 2010.

2. This exciting annual competition fosters creativity, teamwork, resilience and discipline that are hallmarks of a NCC Cadet.

3. The Silent Precision Drill Squad Competition would serve as a platform to validate what the Cadets have learnt and to display their array of talents by competing amongst each other in a healthy atmosphere.

AIM

4. The aim of this annual competition is to promote an exciting competition for all NCC PDS school units and to select the top 3 school units during the Grand Finals to represent NCC on showcasing SPDS at future NCC major events.

5. This competition administrative instruction is to provide the administrative details for the participant’s on the competition rules, reporting time, venue, transportation, attire and other instructions.

DATE, TIME & VENUE

6. The venue for the competition will be held at NCC Campus, parade square. For the dates and time, kindly refer to Annex A.

REGISTRATION

7. Participants are to report to their respective District Specialist at the parade square for their team’s registration on the competition date. (Schedule will be made known to all units by 21 May)

SCHEDULE

8. The detailed schedule for the competition will be disseminated to all school units on 21 May 2010.

COMPETITION FORMAT

9. The format for the competition would be as follows:

a. Inspection of team’s turnout & bearing by Judges

b. Based on this year’s Part “A” cadet handbook, 10 cadets would be selected to answer general knowledge questions from the book

c. The team is to select a set from the 3 sets (shown in Annex C) and perform 6 PDS basic arms drill before commencing on their performance.

d. The performance should not be less than 4 minutes or more than 6 minutes.

e. To ensure a level playing field, all competing teams are to use the Mark 4 rifles provided by HQ NCC for the competition.

SCORING, RULES AND REGULATIONS

10. For the scoring, rules and regulations, kindly refer to Annex B and C

ATTIRE

11. Participants are to wear their no.4 uniform for the competition. Enhancements to the uniform are allowed for this competition.

COMPOSITION OF PARTICIPANTS

12. The composition of your school unit team can comprise of Cadets from Part “B” to Part “D”. Participating teams must have a minimum of 12 cadets and a maximum of 20 cadets only.

FERRY SERVICE

13. There will be 2 x 20 seat bus provided as Ferry Service from Yio Chu Kang MRT station to NCC Campus from 0730 to 0830 hr on both competition dates.

MUSIC

14. Music is allowed to accompany the team’s performance but kindly ensure that the lyrics are not obscene or would cause discomfort to the audience.

REFRESHMENTS

15. Refreshments will be provided to all the participants during the competition.

NOMINAL ROLL

16. All participating teams are to submit their Nominal Roll by 18 May 10 to Sergeant Major NCC, 1WO Christopher via this e mail address ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg. See Annex D for the NR template.

17. Your kind attention on the prompt submission of the Nominal Rolls is greatly appreciated to facilitate planning and entry to NCC Campus.

PRIZES / SOUVENIRS

18. Souvenirs will be provided to all teams participating in the preliminaries. For the Grand Finals, the top 5 teams will be awarded prizes and the rest of the teams would be awarded a finalist plague.

JURY OF APPEAL

19. The Jury of Appeal will comprise of Head Training, MAJ (NCC) Singam, respective District Commanders and SM NCC.

CAMP SECURITY

20. Cameras, camera phones or any image capturing devices is strictly prohibited in the Campus premises.

CONCLUSION

21. This competition would definitely benefit the participants, as they would be able to choreograph the drill movements and promote creativity to make PDS drill fun but yet challenging.

22. I would like to thank you in advance for promoting PDS in NCC as this annual event would be something the Cadets can eagerly look forward to compete every year.

23. If you have any doubts, questions or clarifications kindly contact me at 96831027 or drop me a mail at ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg

1WO DE SILVA CHRISTOPHER BRYAN

Sergeant Major National Cadet Corps

OBS For Part C 21 – 25 Jun

Part C interested, pls tell me urgently.

ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF OUTWARD BOUND SINGAPORE (OBS) LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME 2010

INTRODUCTION

1. Outward Bound Singapore conducts a 5 day leadership programme for selected Part C cadets (Boys and Girls) as part of the adventurous training provided to the cadets. It is also part of the incentive programme to reward deserving cadets, who have been outstanding in training.

2. The facilitators and trainers at OBS would expose cadets to confidence and adventure training in the new environment and terrain in the natural surroundings at Pulau Ubin.

AIM

3. The aim of these Administrative Instructions is to provide the Districts the necessary information on the conduct of OBS Leadership programme 2010.

PURPOSE

4. The purpose of the OBS Leadership programme is to provide the cadets with interesting, challenging, educational, enjoyable and adventurous activities. Attendance in any one of the adventure programme is a criterion for selection of cadets for the Cadet Officer Course. Participation is therefore much sought after by Part C cadets.

LOCATION

5. The Outbound Bound Singapore conducts the programme at Pulau Ubin. The disembarkation will be at Punggol Jetty.

PROGRAMME

6. The detailed training programme for the OBS Programme 1 (14 to 18 Jun 10) and OBS Programme 2 (21 to 25 Jun 10) are attached.

ALLOCATION

7. Tabulated below is the allocation of places for the various districts for the 2 programmes in Jun 2010.

a. OBS Programme 1

S/NO	DISTRICT	DATES	NUMBER OF PAX Boys/Girls)
1	Central	14 –18 Jun	60
2	Sea		14
3	Air		14
Total			88

b. OBS Programme 2

S/NO	DISTRICT	DATES	NUMBER OF PAX (Boys/Girls)
1	East	21 – 25 Jun	44
2	West		44
	Total		88

REGISTRATION FORM

8. The OBS Registration form from OBS is attached. NCC Unit Commanding Officers are to issue these registration forms to their selected cadets and to brief them to go for their own medical check up and to get the doctor fill up the medical form. Cadets with a history of medical conditions should inform the doctor of the medical problem. The validity for the medical check up is 3 months only.

9. District Commanders are to ensure that all completed application forms are submitted to SO Trg, Trg Branch by 10 May 10.

NOMINAL ROLL

10. District Commanders are requested to complete the nominal roll attached in Annex A and to submit to SO Trg, HQ NCC Trg Branch by 15 May 10..

STAYING IN

11. District Commanders are to arrange for their cadets to stay-in the night before the programme so that they could be accounted for according to the nominal roll submitted to OBS. Attendance should be made compulsory.

12. All participants are to consume breakfast and be ready to board the buses by 0730 hrs the next morning.

ABSENTEES

13. District Commanders are to ensure that all selected cadets attend the programme. They should have sufficient reserves to replace absentees. The 5 day programme is fully subsidized by CCAB. However District Commanders are to ensure that an absentee pays $500.00.

SYF opening ceremony

To Part Cs

pls tell me by today if you're interested and meet the criteria.

ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR NCC PARTICIPATION IN THE SINGAPORE YOUTH FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY (SYFOC) 2010

INTRODUCTION

1. The Singapore Youth Festival celebrates the abilities and talents of our youth in the performing arts and sports beyond the academic. This year, HQ National Police Cadet Corps is given the honour of organising the Singapore Youth Festival Opening Ceremony (SYFOC) Parade at the Singapore Indoor Stadium (SIS) on Saturday, 3 Jul 2010.

PARADE REQUIREMENTS

2. HQ NCC will support the SYFOC by mounting 2 Guard of Honour (GOH) contingents and 1 supporting contingent. The composition is as follows:

a. 1 NCC (Boys) & 1 NCC (Girls) Guard of Honour Contingents comprising 50 cadets (in 5 rows of 10), 2 contingent commanders and 5 reserves per GOH contingent.

b. NCC Mixed Supporting Contingent comprising 30 cadets (in 3 rows of 10), 2 contingent commanders and 3 reserves per supporting contingent.

c. Flag Party comprising 2 flag bearers (1 actual + 1 reserve).

SELECTION OF CADETS

3. All NCC units are to do their first-cut of selections in their unit level first. The selection criteria are:

a. No medical history/ problems that may hinder participation.

b. BMI not more than 30.

c. Preferably not wearing glasses.

d. Min height of 1.60m.

e. Part “C” Cadet only (no gender restriction).

4. All cadets chosen by the units are to report to the MPH, NCC Campus, for a selection by 1WO Christopher, SM, NCC and 2WO Teo Soon Lye, Senior Trainer. The details are as follows:

a. Date. 22 May 2010 (Saturday)

b. Time. 0830 hr – 1130 hr

c. Venue. MPH, NCC Campus

d. Attire. No. 4 uniform with beret

ALLOCATION

5. The requirement of Part C cadets and cadet officers for the 2 GOH contingents, 1 supporting contingent and flag party (reserves included) will be drawn from all Districts.

6. The detailed breakdown of Part C cadets and cadet officers to be sent by each of the districts for selection is tabulated below:

S/No	District	No of Cadets		No of Cadet Officer	No of Flag Bearer
		Boys	Girls
	Central	40	20	2	1
	East	40	20	2	1
	West	40	20	2	1
	Air	20	10	1	1
	Sea	20	10	1	1
	Total	160	80	8	5

7. District Commanders are to direct units under their charge to provide the required number of cadets for the contingents. It is strongly recommended that cadets come from Part C and are between 1.60m and 1.70m in height. An accompanying Teacher Officer from each district is present for the rehearsals.

REHEARSALS

8. 2WO Teo Soon Lye, Senior Trainer HQ NCC will be the trainer for the NCC contingents for SYFOC. There will be a total of 15 training sessions (including preview & actual day) as follow:

a. Rehearsals for GOH only - 5 sessions at Home Team Academy (HTA).

b. Rehearsals for all - 4 sessions at HTA.

c. On-Site Rehearsals - 4 sessions + 1 preview + 1 actual at SIS.

9. Most training sessions have been scheduled on Wed & Fri as the NDP parade trainings will take place on most of the saturdays during the same period. Based on the proposed schedule, first training session for the GOH contingents is scheduled on Wed 26 May followed by training for all contingents on Fri 4 June as shown in the training schedule attached in Annex A.

NOMINAL ROLL

10. Nominal rolls are to be submitted using the template attached in Annex B to Training Branch, HQ NCC by 30 Apr 10 for obtaining clearance into Amoy Quee Camp.

ATTIRE

11. Arrangement will be made with Log Br, HQ NCC to T/Loan the No 1 Ceremonial dress for the GOH contingents.

TRANSPORT

12. NCC Units are to send their cadets to NCC Campus, Amoy Quee Camp for the selection 0n 22 May 10 and for all rehearsals.

13. Transport will be provided to HTA from the Lower Parade Square of the NCC Campus.

REFRESHMENTS

14. Refreshments will be provided during rehearsals at HTA and SIS.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

15. All cadets are reminded that camera handphones, cameras, Lap-tops, PDAs and media storage devices are not permitted in the camp.

H1N1 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

16. To minimize the risk of H1N1 and other infectious diseases, all participants are required to take their temperature before coming for the selection/rehearsals. Cadets with high fever shall seek medical advise and not come for the selection/rehearsals.

BUC POINTS

17. A maximum of 20 BUC points shall be awarded to NCC units under the Participation of HQ Events on a case to case basis.

SYF opening ceremony

To Part Cs

pls tell me by today if you're interested and meet the criteria.

ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR NCC PARTICIPATION IN THE SINGAPORE YOUTH FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY (SYFOC) 2010

INTRODUCTION

1. The Singapore Youth Festival celebrates the abilities and talents of our youth in the performing arts and sports beyond the academic. This year, HQ National Police Cadet Corps is given the honour of organising the Singapore Youth Festival Opening Ceremony (SYFOC) Parade at the Singapore Indoor Stadium (SIS) on Saturday, 3 Jul 2010.

PARADE REQUIREMENTS

2. HQ NCC will support the SYFOC by mounting 2 Guard of Honour (GOH) contingents and 1 supporting contingent. The composition is as follows:

a. 1 NCC (Boys) & 1 NCC (Girls) Guard of Honour Contingents comprising 50 cadets (in 5 rows of 10), 2 contingent commanders and 5 reserves per GOH contingent.

b. NCC Mixed Supporting Contingent comprising 30 cadets (in 3 rows of 10), 2 contingent commanders and 3 reserves per supporting contingent.

c. Flag Party comprising 2 flag bearers (1 actual + 1 reserve).

SELECTION OF CADETS

3. All NCC units are to do their first-cut of selections in their unit level first. The selection criteria are:

a. No medical history/ problems that may hinder participation.

b. BMI not more than 30.

c. Preferably not wearing glasses.

d. Min height of 1.60m.

e. Part “C” Cadet only (no gender restriction).

4. All cadets chosen by the units are to report to the MPH, NCC Campus, for a selection by 1WO Christopher, SM, NCC and 2WO Teo Soon Lye, Senior Trainer. The details are as follows:

a. Date. 22 May 2010 (Saturday)

b. Time. 0830 hr – 1130 hr

c. Venue. MPH, NCC Campus

d. Attire. No. 4 uniform with beret

ALLOCATION

5. The requirement of Part C cadets and cadet officers for the 2 GOH contingents, 1 supporting contingent and flag party (reserves included) will be drawn from all Districts.

6. The detailed breakdown of Part C cadets and cadet officers to be sent by each of the districts for selection is tabulated below:

S/No	District	No of Cadets		No of Cadet Officer	No of Flag Bearer
		Boys	Girls
	Central	40	20	2	1
	East	40	20	2	1
	West	40	20	2	1
	Air	20	10	1	1
	Sea	20	10	1	1
	Total	160	80	8	5

7. District Commanders are to direct units under their charge to provide the required number of cadets for the contingents. It is strongly recommended that cadets come from Part C and are between 1.60m and 1.70m in height. An accompanying Teacher Officer from each district is present for the rehearsals.

REHEARSALS

8. 2WO Teo Soon Lye, Senior Trainer HQ NCC will be the trainer for the NCC contingents for SYFOC. There will be a total of 15 training sessions (including preview & actual day) as follow:

a. Rehearsals for GOH only - 5 sessions at Home Team Academy (HTA).

b. Rehearsals for all - 4 sessions at HTA.

c. On-Site Rehearsals - 4 sessions + 1 preview + 1 actual at SIS.

9. Most training sessions have been scheduled on Wed & Fri as the NDP parade trainings will take place on most of the saturdays during the same period. Based on the proposed schedule, first training session for the GOH contingents is scheduled on Wed 26 May followed by training for all contingents on Fri 4 June as shown in the training schedule attached in Annex A.

NOMINAL ROLL

10. Nominal rolls are to be submitted using the template attached in Annex B to Training Branch, HQ NCC by 30 Apr 10 for obtaining clearance into Amoy Quee Camp.

ATTIRE

11. Arrangement will be made with Log Br, HQ NCC to T/Loan the No 1 Ceremonial dress for the GOH contingents.

TRANSPORT

12. NCC Units are to send their cadets to NCC Campus, Amoy Quee Camp for the selection 0n 22 May 10 and for all rehearsals.

13. Transport will be provided to HTA from the Lower Parade Square of the NCC Campus.

REFRESHMENTS

14. Refreshments will be provided during rehearsals at HTA and SIS.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

15. All cadets are reminded that camera handphones, cameras, Lap-tops, PDAs and media storage devices are not permitted in the camp.

H1N1 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

16. To minimize the risk of H1N1 and other infectious diseases, all participants are required to take their temperature before coming for the selection/rehearsals. Cadets with high fever shall seek medical advise and not come for the selection/rehearsals.

BUC POINTS

17. A maximum of 20 BUC points shall be awarded to NCC units under the Participation of HQ Events on a case to case basis.

ok please check participation again. error rectified.

http://sites.google.com/site/bdsncc/participation-and-achievement

pls tell everyone especially graduating sec 5 and 4 students.

Singapore Passion Run

Hi Cadets

In the spirit of encouraging ourselves to keep our fitness level, there is a national run event called Passion Run. For more details, pls check out http://www.singaporepassionrun.com/

if we have a nice number of interested runners out there, maybe we can go as a group.

regards

LTA Shahid

Brunei Jungle Training for Part C - 15th to 24 June tentative

Part C cadets, interested, pls let me know by Monday 26th April.

LTA Shahid