I know you have been waiting for updates and I apologise for not doing it, as I'm still chilling out until the end of this year. I need to recharge my batteries as next year will be a very challenging and demanding one for HQ NCC. By the end of this year i promise to send you my 2nd edition from the Desk of RSM NCC on my reflections on the second half of this year and my expectations for 2006. I miss all of you and hope you enjoyed your holidays as the year comes to a close. The past 2 weeks have been spent being with my 3 sons, my daughter and my 2 persian cats. My wife was working and I only had time to be with her before and after the X'mas holidays. As the year ends, take some time to do your personal reflection and emerge stronger from your mistakes and harness your strong points. Signing out now and peace to all.

Supernumeraries,

Wishing all a Merry and Blessed X'mas. Enjoy your holidays and spend time with your loved ones and friends. Re-charged yourself as next year would be a challenging one for all. God bless and take care during this festive season. Cheers.

RSM NCC

Greetings, this morning the staff of HQ NCC had a wonderful time spending X'mas celebrations with the residents of Gracehaven home from 0830 to 1230 hr. We played games with the children, presented prizes to the winners, had X'mas lunch complete with turkey and finally every child and staff of Grace Haven were given their X'mas presents. Tomorrow I am assisting the Chevron Club to organise X'mas function from 1400 to 1700 at the ballroom. I guess i have to keep on working over the weekend. By 19 Dec i am definitely going to take my much long awaited rest and to re-charge by batteries. Have a good weekend. Cheers

RSM NCC

India Republic Day Camp 2006 (15 to 29 Jan 06)
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Kindly note that applications for the a/m are still open. If you are interested kindly contact your DC or CSO for the interview that would be conducted on 22 Dec, 0900 hr at HQ NCC Council Room. Best of luck guys and gals.

Announcement
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1. Firstly, i would like to announce that tomorrow is my last working day of 2005. It has been a challenging, tiring but most of all a rewarding year. Next year, there would be new challenges and higher heights to scale as we celebrate our 105th Anniversary.

2. Kindly note that with effect from 2 weeks ago, paying of compliments to Warrant Officers has slightly changed. Now all Warrant Officers who are not holding the appointment of RSM would be addressed as "Encik" while RSM's would be addressed as Sergeant Major.

3. For NCC School units USM would now be addressed as Sergeant Major while the rest would be addressed by their respective rank.

4. Kindly share this info to all your school unit Cadets and if your Teacher has any doubt kindly get them to call me.

5. Sometime next week, I will send to all of you notes from the Desk of RSM NCC to share with you my observations, feelings and comments on the last six months of this year and the direction HQ NCC would be taking for next year.

6. Have a good weekend and God Bless your souls with love, prosperity and happiness.

RSM NCC

Central District graduands. This year Central District was dormant in HQ activities. Next year would be a challenging year for HQ NCC as we celebrate our 105th year. I hope you will rise to the challenge and assist HQ in whatever events we would be undertaking. Cheers

Band of brothers and sisters, without them all parades and ceremonies would be dull and boring. Graduands from the Swiss Winds. Thank you for your strong support and taking the challenge to be a marching band. We are definitely growing from strength to strength. It feels so good to have our own Band. Cheers.

East District graduands, always reliable and ready to serve with pride and dedication. Thank you for your sterling contributions throughout this hectic year. Terima Kaseh, Kiam Siah....

West District graduands, standing tall and proud. This year, West District had the most number of Supernumeraries compared to last year, the least. Keep it up and cheers to all.

Posing with MAJ SINGAM and me are the graduands from the Sea District. Year 2006 would be a busy year for Sea Cadets as all the Sea Training Centres would be opened and the National Camp Opening Ceremony would all be Sea based. A challening year ahead for all.

Today, was the Certificate of Appreciation Ceremony for 2005 Supernumeraries. Here are the graduands from Air District. Their journey has just begun and i have the confidence they would be as good as their predecessors. Congrats to all. I believe all of you would maintain the excellent standards that we have pledged to uphold and believe in. A role model for others to follow. Cheers.

Once the parade was over and the recitation of the CLT creed was completed, it was only natural for the newly promoted CLTs to let their hair down and enjoy their defining moment. Nurul Huda, rocks. There were 10 award winners and Supernumeraries, took 5 of them. Kenny, a Supernumerary was the best Cadet Trainee. Everybody is now looking at Supernumeraries with respect and envy. Thanks guys and gals for making Supernumeraries a force to be reckon with.

For the first time, for this parade, the donning of ranks was done at the parade square. It was a huge success and looks like this sequence would be included in future CLT course Graduation Parades.

Here, the 50th CLT course Cadet Trainees, reciting the NCC pledge.

50th CLT Course Graduation Parade 2005
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Supernumeraries, ready for action, carrying the pride of NCC colors. Supernumeraries are always colorful people, just look at the colors they are carrying.

Finally, the Cadets from USA gave us a lesson on History by providing us info on how the American Flag evolved and what the folds on the flag means. Once i've got the write up on the folds, i will share with you on this blog.

Not to be outdone, here our friends from UK performed a song and dance number. Look at their Hawaii outfit. Cool stuff yeah........

Here, the Cadets from India preparing for their performance. They gave us a song and dance item that looked really from Bollywood movies. We were so lucky to be in attendance to witness their exciting and colorful item.

Here, the 3 Hong Kong cadets sang a Cantonese song for us. Look Tall, Taller, Tallest....

Here our foreign friends, the Brunei Cadets performing a Dikir Barat for us.

Our young Master of Ceremonies (MC) Jothi and Dawn who really did us proud with their calm professionalism as this was a big event for them and they passed with flying colors.

Our foreign friends visited us from 1 to 11 Dec 05. NCC hosted a dinner on 7 Dec at The British Club and our foreign cadets from Brunei, Hong Kong, India, UK and USA had a ball of a time. Our very own cadets did us proud with a few performances from the 50th CLT course trainees.

Announcement
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Greetings Supernumeraries,

The Supernumerary Certificate Presentation is confirmed on 14 Dec 05, 1600 hr at HQ NCC theatrette. The attire for the ceremony is no. 3 uniform except for Land District Boys. The program is as follows:

1430 hr: Registration cum T-break (provided)
1500 hr: Issuing of T-shirts, lanyards, Badges
1530 hr: Rehearsals
1600 hr: Ceremony commences
1630 hr: Delicious Buffet Dinner

Your kind promptness is greatly appreciated

If you are attending kindly drop me a mail by 12 Dec 05 as i need to prepare dinner reservations

Pls pass the info around as i mailed to all but certain individuals e-mails couldn't get through. Looking forward to meet all on 14 Dec 05. Cheers and Take care.

RSM NCC

I would like to thank all the CLTs and cadet senior specialists for banding together to make this course a successful and memorable one. It was a Saturday afternoon and i am proud and touched by your personal sacrifices. As the NCC motto says: To serve with pride and dedication. 

A cadet senior specialists standing tall and proud. Its truly an inspiration to see them so full of fire, vibrant and most importantly their desire to be of service to the NCC and Singapore. 

It has been a busy week as you can see conducting the Cadet Senior Specialists Course. A scene on preparations for the Graduation Parade. 

This photo was taken after the dinner ended. Here is a S/CLT Hafidah, one of the elegant diners that attended the NCC 3rd Dining In. It has been a priveledge to share with NCC the traditions and customs of military dining in and most importantly, the Guest of Honor, LG Ng Yat Chung was highly impressed on how the event was organised and that was the icing to the cake for the day.

Here I'm with a Cadet Trainee, Nurul Huda, who
is presently with the 50th CLT Course. Incidentally, she is a Supernumerary and there are a total of 24 Supernumeraries that are undergoing the CLT course. Lets wish them all the best and may they do us proud.

Its been quite awhile since i updated my blog. This is due to the flurry of activities HQ is presently undertaking. The 50th Offr Cadet Course Graduation Parade was conducted last week. This week sees the completion of the SSC and by the end of next week the 50th CLT Graduation Parade would take place.

Here are some photos of NCC 3rd Dining In that was held at SAFTI MI Warrior Hall on 29 Nov 05. Here I'm with the welcome Guard MSG Sadrina

ANNOUNCEMENT
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SUPERNUMERARIES, KINDLY NOTE THAT THE CERT PRESENTATION WOULD BE POSTPONED TO THE 14 DEC 2005, (WED) 1600 hr AT NCC CAMPUS, THEATRETTE. I WOULD BE SENDING OUT THE DETAILS TO ALL INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED FOR THE CERT PRESENTATION CEREMONY. YOU WOULD ALSO BE RECEIVING YOUR T-SHIRTS, LANYARDS & BADGES FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY. PLS PASS THE MESSAGE AROUND. INCONVENIENCE CAUSED IS SINCERELY REGRETTED. HOPE TO MEET ALL OF YOU ON 14 DEC. CHEERS

Last but not least, you are looking at the Champion Team of the Inter UGs shoot. Shooting is NCC strength and niche and we definitely won't want any CCA to take that away from us.
CCA Branch was 2nd while NCDCC was 3rd.

My sincere thanks to all those who have assisted in one way or the other to make today's event a resounding success.

Here the pride of the Girls Overall Champons from Crescent Girls.

The best shooters from the Boys and Girls Team and individuals were also given a chance to shoot the SAR-21.

It was truly a wonderful experience for all who managed to shoot with SAF latest weapon.

Greetings, today was the Finals of the NCC Shooting Competition and what a ball of a time we had at Nee Soon range.

On your left is the overall Champions for the Boys - Tanjong Katong Sec posing with our Guest of Honor, Mrs Esther Lai, Principal Meridien JC

ANNOUNCEMENT
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2005 SUPERNUMERARIES. MY APOLOGIES AS I GOT THE TRAINING DATES MIXED UP.
KINDLY NOTE THAT THE SWORD AND COLORS DRILL WOULD BE CONDUCTED ON 26 NOV 2005
FROM 0900 TO 1130 HR. INCONVENIENCE CAUSED SINCERELY REGRETTED. REPORTING VENUE
IS AT BLOCK 245 CAR PARK IN FRONT OF OPS ROOM

Greetings,

LISTED BELOW ARE THE AVAILABLE APPTS FOR THE 50TH CLT COURSE POP FLAG PARTY:

PARADE RSM
COLORS RSM
4 X FLAG BEARERS
7 X FLAG ESCORTS
6 X TRAINERS

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED KINDLY E MAIL ME WITH YOUR CONTACT NUMBER.

HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON

Greetings,

KINDLY NOTE THAT THE SUPERNUMERARY MAKE UP LESSONS ON SLOW MARCHING AND ARMS DRILL IS ON 25 NOV 05, 1530 - 1800 HR. REPORTING POINT IS AT BLOCK 245 CAR PARK

SWORD & COLORS DRILL LESSONS WOULD BE ON 28 NOV 05, 1530 - 1800 HR. REPORTING POINT IS AT BLOCK 245 CAR PARK.

KINDLY PASS THE WORD AROUND PLEASE. THANK YOU.

Look, who visited me for the Hari Raya festivities and came to apply personally for the Supernumerary Training Camp in March 2006?Its part and parcel of being RSM NCC that i sincerely cherish in being given the chance to groom the young, lead the weak and make all cadets believe in themselves. Its been 2 yrs and 3 months at my job and i just love every moment of it eventhough it may be very tiring and challenging. Thank you for being there fro me.

Here are the 2 Emcee's for the 51st OCC POP. Supernumeraries not only rule the parade but the airwaves too and on the softer side in Community Projects as in the MCYS Camp. From now onwards, Emcees for the OCC and CLT POP parade will come from the Supernumeraries. Another great milestone for us. Smile and the world will smile with you.

Another milestone for the Supernumeraries. Here posing just before the 51st NCC Officer Cadet Course Passing Out Parade on 18 Nov 2005

I would not have successfully conducted the MCYS Camp without these 4 Supernumeraries. Their assistance was invaluable and more importantly the Boys enjoyed the Camp and 3 days spent at Campus is another milestone for NCC on Community Involvement Project. Mardiana, Izzat, Rizal and Prabakaran my sincere thanks for helping out with the Camp. NCC, to serve with pride and dedication.

This week has been a challenging & hectic one for me as i was in charge of the MCYS Camp, assited with the RSN-NCC Fam visit and finally to shape up the 51st OCC for their POP in one day on the 18 Nov. I was truly drained off my energy and need the weekend to re-charge my batteries for next week, shooting comp and preparations for NCC 3rd Dining In on 29 Nov 05. Here are the MCYS boys assisting to bring up the safety boat after kayaking.

Greetings,

Demonstrators for the Flying Fox is required this Friday, 18 Nov 05 for the OCC POP.

Attire: No. 4 uniform

Time: 1400 hr

Venue: NCC MPH

The demonstration is for our Guest of Honor, Mrs Tan who is the 2nd PS for Education.

Interested CLTs or Cadets are to contact me at 96831027. Counting on your support. My apologies for the short notice.

RSM NCC

Greetings,

It has been a hectic week due to the demise of my mother in law. All is fine now and as you know the tempo at HQ is picking up with the OCC POP this Friday and the commencement of the CLT Course. Hope all of you would provide the support to HQ when the need arises.

Announcement
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I require 5 x CLTs and 8 Cadets for the NCC Dining In on 29 Nov 05.
Rehearsals would be on 28 Nov (PM) at SAFTI MI Warriors Hall.
The details are as follows;
1 x Torch Bearer
4 x Flag Bearers (NCC, Land, Sea & Air)
5 x Flag Escorts
1 x Colors RSM
2 x Conducting Specs

Pls sms or e-mail me by 19 Nov if you are interested.

Greetings,

Supernumeraries, need your help for the OCC Passing out Parade.

There are still appointments available such as:

Conducting Warrant
Central & East Flag Bearer
Sea & West Flag Escort
5 x Trainers

Pls do sms me by this friday, 11 Nov, 1200 hr if you are interested to participate.

Counting on your support.

RSM NCC

Announcement No. 2
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Supernumerary Make Up Lesson 7 & 8 would be held on 25 Nov, 1500-1730 hr

Lesson No. 11 & 12 would be on 26 Nov, 1500 - 1800 hr.

Supernumerary Certificate, Lanyard & Badge Presentation is tentatively set on 2 Dec 05.

NCC 3rd Dining-In is on 29 Nov 05. By mid next week i will publish the support i need from you. Best regards.

Announcement No. 2

51st NCC Officer Cadet Course Passing Out Parade
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Greetings, i require the following for the a/m that would be held on 18 Nov 2005:

7 x CLTs (Flag Bearers) & 5 x CLTs (Trainers)
11 x Cadets (Parade RSM, Color RSM, Flag Escorts & Conducting Specialists) ,

17 Nov (PM) , 18 Nov (AM & PM) are the rehearsal dates (compulsory attendance)

Drawing of No. 1 uniform would be next Monday on 14 Nov 05, (PM)

Interested CLTs and Cadets are to contact me thru sms or e-mail by 11 Nov 05, 1200 hr.

A selection would be held if there is an over subscription of the appointments needed.

Announcement No. 1
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I need support for the MCYS Camp that would be conducted from 14 to 16 Nov 05. I require
2 X CLTs and 2 Cadets. The programme for the 3 days are as follows:

Day 1 - Admin/Orientation/Outdoor Adventure at Campus
Day 2 - Kayaking at Kallang Sea Training Centre/BBQ at Campus
Day 3 - Outdoor Adventure at Campus/Cert Presentation/Out process

If you are interested to help out as this is also a community project pls sms, call or e mail me. My contact number is 96831027. Looking forward to your support.

Greetings, i would like to take this golden opportunity to wish one and all a very Happy Selamat Hari Raya Adilfitri. This is the last week for HQ to rest. As of next week the tempo will pick up until mid Dec. Have a great holiday and a fantastic weekend. NCC rules........

Look the amount of rubbish left behind. Punggol Park looks so clean after our daunting task was completed. Remember, We are ready to always serve with pride and dedication. NCC all....... the.... way! 

Our Air Boys hard at work picking rubbish left behind by irresponsible citizens. Kudos, to them for doing a fine job even when they are fasting. 

NCC Parks & Beach Cleaning. Here is the GOH, Principal from Fajar Sec School addressing the Cadets before we commenced our cleaning at Punggol Park.  

Greetings, this is how more or less the Badge looks like. The Supernumerary wordings are in yellow. For the no.3 badge is circulish in shape and made of pewter. Badges are only meant for CLTs. 

This is my 94 years old grandmother that recently celebrated her birthday. Looks like those born in the month of October are gifted with long lives with God's blessing.

Our Air Boys & Girls proudly putting their best for the Supernumerary badge presentation.

Sea Supernumeraries with their pristine uniforms at the Badge presentation.

West District Supernumeraries with their best smiles.

I present to you the East Supernumeraries that were presented with the badges.

Here are the Central Supernumeraries with me that attended the Badge presentation.

Greetings, a week has passed and it has been hectic as HQ prepares to gear up for the school holidays that would be full of activities. A BIG thank you for your well wishes for my birthday. 29 Oct marks a great day for Supernumeraries as the 1st batch of Supernumeraries finally received their Supernumerary badge. The pic on the left is S/CLT Jennifer Ong from East District, our Valedictorian, who delivered her speech during the presentation. Her speech would be published on my blog by the end of this week for all to read. Have a super holiday!