Merry Christmas 2008

I would like to wish the National Cadet Corps, A Merry Christmas and A Blessed New Year. May 2009 be an exciting and a challenging one. Cheers to the Corps.

Looking for Part Time Job?
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Well, look no more. You can earn extra cash by working part time as a Waiter or Waitress at a fine dining restaurant opposite Botanic Gardens - 40 C Harding Road, Au Petit Salut. It's a French restaurant and the part time salary is not bad. Cash for your holidays. Cheers.

NCC LAST PARADE OF THE YEAR
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I would like to thank, the 56th Cadet Officers Course, the parade appointment holders, the Swiss Winds and all the "Seniors" who made today's Graduation Parade a successful and memorable one.

I sincerely miss all the "Seniors" as you have helped me to what I am today at NCC. You are always welcomed to visit NCC anytime. Your spirit of togetherness and camadarie amazes me.

Till we meet again next year. Have a great and blessed weekend.

THANK YOU
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I would like to thank all the Parade Appointment Holders, participants, the Emcees, 56th Cadet Officers Course and all that made today's Commandant NCC Change of Command Parade a successful, memorable and a challenging parade. The audience were impressed and your time, effort and sacrifices paid off. I thank you again for providing a memorable send off for Col Khoo.

Commandant NCC Change of Command Parade
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The a/m will be held tomorrow 3 Dec, 1700 hr at NCC Campus.
If you are attending kindly be seated by 1700 hr.

56th Cadet Officer Course Graduation Parade
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The parade will be held on 12 Dec 08 at NCC Campus. Presently, no Cadet Officers have signed up as the Sea and Air Ensign. If there are no takers from the Sea and Air Cadet Officers, i will have to replace a Land Cadet to carry your Colors. Deadline for application closes on 24 Nov, 1800 hr.

URGENT NOTICE
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The appointment of Parade RSM for Commandant NCC Change of Command Parade is still vacant. If you are a MSG or SSG you can apply for this post. Selections are on 21 Nov, 1630 hr at NCC Campus, Blk 245 car park. Interested Cadets, you can drop me a mail with your essential particulars as indicated on my previous post.

56th Cadet Officer Course Graduation Parade - 12 Dec 2008
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The a/m parade would be held on 12 Dec 08 at NCC Campus.
I am looking for the following parade appointment holders for this graduation parade:

NCC Ensign
Land Ensign
Sea Ensign
Air Ensign
Central Ensign
East Ensign
West Ensign
Parade RSM
Colors RSM
Conducting Specialist x 2
NCC Flag Escort
Land Flag Escort
Sea Flag Escort
Air Flag Escort
Central Flag Escort
East Flag Escort
West Flag Escort

If you interested kindly drop me a mail (ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg) by 26 Nov 08 with your preferred appointment and the following info:
a. Rank & Name
b. District
c. Name of School
d. Contact Number
e. E mail Address

Selections will be on 28 Nov, 1600 hr at NCC Campus. Reporting point will be at Blk 245 car park. Drawing of no.1 uniforms will be on 5 Dec 08, 0900 to 1630 hr.

Further info will be sent to all applicants once i have consolidated the list of volunteers.

ANNOUNCEMENT
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Cadets who have attended last year's Freestyle Drill Course and are interested in sharing your knowledge and skills for the next Freestyle Drill Course commencing on 17 Nov till 20 Nov 08, kindly give me a call at 96831027.

I would like to convey my heartfelt thanks to the Officer Cadet Trainees of the 54th NCC Officer Cadets Course for making last night's parade, Impossible "POSSIBLE" Special Thanks also goes to the Flag Party, Tracy and Clarisse for a wonderful parade.

The next major parade will be Commandant's Change of Command Parade and i am looking forward to another challenging tasks and working with you.

The parade appointments for the 56th Cadet Officer Course Graduation will be announced this Sunday. Applications will be open when i post the announcement this Sunday.

54th Officer Cadets Course Graduation Parade - 13 Nov 08
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To all the parade appointment holders for the a/m parade. Kindly be reminded that there is no rehearsal on 12 Nov 08. The only rehearsal will be on 13 Nov 08, the actual day. Kindly report to Blk 245 car park on 13 Nov, 0800 hr. Do not be late as we need to draw weapons and equipment before we commence our rehearsals at 0900 hr. Please pass the message to the rest who are involved in the graduation parade. Thank you.

NOTICE
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The rank for Parade Commander for Commandant NCC Change of Command Parade is now open to C/LTA and above as there are limited C/CPT. If you are interested kindly apply. Thks.

NCC COMMANDANT CHANGE OF COMMAND PARADE - 3 Dec 2008
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The a/m parade would be held on 3 Dec 08 at NCC Campus.

I am looking for the following parade appointment holders for this memorable parade:

Kindly note that the parade appointments that are still available are highlighted in yellow. Application closes on 10 Nov.

Parade Commander must be C/CPT
Reserve P Comdr must be C/CPT and above
Parade 2IC must be C/LTA and above
Reserve P 2IC must be C/LTA and above
NCC Ensign must be C/2LT and above
Land Ensign must be C/2LT and above
Sea Ensign must be C/2LT and above
Air Ensign must be C/2LT and above
Central Ensign must be C/Offr and above
East Ensign must be C/Offr and above
West Ensign must be C/Offr and above
GOH Land Cont Comdr must be C/LTA and above
GOH Land Cont 2IC must be C/2LT and above
GOH Sea Cont Comdr must be C/LTA and above
GOH Sea Cont 2IC must be C/2LT above
GOH Air Cont Comdr must be C/LTA and above
GOH Air Cont 2IC must be C/2LT and above
GOH Girls Cont Comdr must be C/LTA and above
GOH Girls Cont 2IC must be C/2LT and above

Supporting Contingent 1 Comdr - Land C/2LT and above
Supporting Contingent 1 2IC - Land C/Offr and above
Supporting Contingent 2 Comdr must be a Sea C/2LT and above
Supporting Contingent 2 2IC must be a Sea C/Offr and above
Supporting Contingent 3 Comdr must be an Air C/2LT and above
Supporting Contingent 3 2IC must be an Air C/Offr and above
Supporting Contingent 4 Comdr - Land C/2LT and above
Supporting Contingent 4 2IC - Land C/Offr and above
Supporting Contingent 5 Comdr - Land C/2LT and above
Supporting Contingent 5 2IC - Land C/Offr and above
Supporting Contingent 6 Comdr - Land C/2LT and above
Supporting Contingent 6 2IC - Land C/Offr and above
Supporting Contingent 7 Comdr - Land C/2LT and above
Supporting Contingent 7 2IC - Land C/Offr and above
Supporting Contingent 8 Comdr - Land C/2LT and above
Supporting Contingent 8 2IC - Land C/Offr and above

Parade RSM - MSG only
Colors RSM - SSG and above
Reserve Parade RSM - MSG only
Reserve Colors RSM - SSG and above
Conducting Specs 1- SSG and above
Conducting Specs 2 - SSG and above
NCC Escort - 1SG and above
Land Escort - 1SG and above
Sea Escort - 1SG and above
Air Escort - 1SG and above
Central Escort - 1SG and above
East Escort - 1SG and above
West Escort - 1SG and above
Vehicle Commander - C/CPT only
Reserve Escort - 1SG and above
Reserve Ensign - C/Offr and above



If you interested kindly drop me a mail (ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg) by 7 Nov 08 with your preferred appointment and the following info:

a. Rank & Name

b. District

c. Name of School

d. Contact Number - H/P only

e. E mail Address

Selections would be held at NCC Campus on 21 Nov, 1700 hr. Rehearsals will be on the 2 & 3 Dec, 0900 to 1900 hr

Further info will be sent to successful applicants once i have consolidated the list of volunteers.

SCHOOL BAND NCO CAMP (3 TO 7 NOV 2008)
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I am looking for 6 Cadet Officers and 6 Cadet Senior Specialist for the a/m event. You will be assisting CCAB to train the participants on footdrill and to prepare them for their graduation parade. If you are interested, kindly e-mail me with your rank, name, district, school, contact number and e mail address by 25 Oct 08. A 12-seater bus from NCC Campus will send you to CCAB and fetch you back after the training. The program is listed below:


Date: 3rd Nov (Mon)
Time: 0900 to 1000 hr
Activity: Footdrills Training

Date: 4th Nov (Tue)
Time: 0830 to 0930 hr
Activity: Footdrills Training

Date: 5th Nov (Wed)
Time: 0830 to 0930 hr
Activity: Footdrills Training

Date: 6th Nov (Thur)
Time: 1400 to 1800 hr
Activity: Graduation Rehearsals

Date: 7th Nov (Fri)
Time: 0830 to 1200 hr
Activity: Graduation Rehearsals

Time: 1400 to 1800 hr
Activity: Graduation Rehearsals (reserve slot)

Time: 1800 to 2000 hr
Graduation

54th NCC OFFR CADET COURSE
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The application for Appt Holders for the a/m parade will close on Wed, 22/10 due to overwhelming response. No one has volunteered to sign up for the Sea Ensign and Central Armed Escort. Selections will be held, if there is more than one Cadet Officer or Cadet vying for the Appt. For those who have applied, you will receive a mail from me on Friday night. Thank you and best regards.

NCC OFFICER CADET GRADUATION PARADE - 13 Nov 2008
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The a/m parade would be held on 13 Nov 08 at NCC Campus.
I am looking for the following parade appointment holders for this major parade:

NCC Ensign
Land Ensign
Sea Ensign
Air Ensign
Central Ensign
East Ensign
West Ensign
Parade RSM
Colors RSM
Conducting Specialist x 2
NCC Flag Escort
Land Flag Escort
Sea Flag Escort
Air Flag Escort
Central Flag Escort
East Flag Escort
West Flag Escort

If you interested kindly drop me a mail (ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg) by 24 Oct 08 with your preferred appointment and the following info:
a. Rank & Name
b. District
c. Name of School
d. Contact Number
e. E mail Address

Further info will be sent to successful applicants once i have consolidated the list of volunteers.

Hi, why not join me on a fun filled Saturday evening at The Chevrons to celebrate Hari Raya. There will be Lucky Draws, Good Food, Performances by Suria Artistes, Dikir Barat, Belly Dancing, A Best Dressed Competition and lots of Games and you will be paying only Members price. If you are interested kindly call me at 96831027. The event is on this Saturday 11 Oct 2008. Cheers.

SELAMAT HARI RAYA - I would like to wish all NCC Teachers, Cadet Officers, Cadets and visitors a Selamat Hari Raya and a great holiday and super weekend.

2008 NCC - MCYS CAMP (22 to 24 Oct)
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The a/m camp will be held at NCC Campus from 22 to 24 Oct.
I am looking for Cadet Officers & Cadet Senior Specialists preferably trained in kayaking. If you are interested kindly drop me an e mail to ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg and indicate your rank, name, district & hp no.
by 13 Oct 08. This camp is a yearly community service project planned, organised and conducted by NCC with the Spore Boys Home.

NOTICE
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To all Senior Specialist Course Cadets, the photos of the course will be uploaded tomorrow as there was a technical problem today. Inconvenience caused is sincerely regretted. The photos will be removed by the end of this month. Have a great learning experience with your new responsibilities.

We did it. AHM 2008. Staff of NCC after the gruelling run

2008 AHM
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The Army Half Marathon will be conducted this Sunday.
The 21 k m run starts at 0630 hr
The 10 km run starts at 0730 hr and
The 6 km run starts at 0830 hr.

Come and join us for a healthy lifestyle.
Staff of HQ NCC will be meeting at the entrance of the Esplanade Theatre at 0700 hr for a photo take. Hope to see you there. Lots of activities are being organised at the Padang after the run. See you there with your best running gear.

A value getaway during the Sep school holidays. Pass the word around to your family, relatives and friends. Hurry as there are limited places.

OCS EXPERIENTIAL CAMP
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The a/m will be held from 6 to 8 Oct 2008. Interested Cadet Officers from JC, Poly or ITE are to register with your respective District Commanders. This camp would be an eye opener and you will be given a first chance look on how Cadets attending the Officer Cadet Course go about with their daily routine and training. Grab the chance now, places are limited.

NCC DAY DINNER - 9 SEP 08
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I am looking for a Sea Cadet Officer to carry the Sea Flag during the NCC Day Dinner conducted at Orchid Country Club. Attire no.1 uniform and you can sit for the dinner too. You must be about 1.65 to 1.70m tall. Male or Female Cadet Officers are welcome. Pls drop me a mail, if u are interested.

Thanks for making SYFOC 2008 a huge success and a special thanks to Yu Hua Band that made a huge impact for the Opening Ceremony Parade.

NCC JULY 08 ACTIVITIES
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1 - SAF/NCC DAY
2 - PART "A" CEN CF
3 - PART "A" CEN CF
4 - SEA TF
5 - NDP NE SHOW 1
6 - YOUTH DAY
7 - SCH HOLIDAY
8 - CEN TF / WEST RANGE
9 - PART "A" EAST CF
10 - PART "A" EAST CF / AIR TF / CEN RANGE
11 - WEST TF / CEN & AIR IMT / EAST RANGE
12 - NDP NE SHOW 2
14 - AIR CF
15 - AIR CF / EAST TF / CEN RANGE
16 - PART "A" SEA CF / WEST IMT
17 - PART "A" SEA CF / EAST TF / WEST IMT / AIR RANGE
18 - SEA TF / EAST & CEN TF / WEST RANGE
19 - NDP NE SHOW 3 / CHEVRONS FAMILY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
21 - CEN CF
22 - CEN CF / WEST TF / SEA RANGE
23 - PART "A" WEST CF / BASIC DIVING TEST / EAST IMT
24 - PART "A" WEST CF / AIR TF / SEA IMT / EAST RANGE
25 - EAST TF / AIR IMT / SEA RANGE
26 - NDP REHEARSAL
28 - EAST CF
29 - EAST CF / CEN TF
30 - PART "A" WEST CF / SEA & AIR IMT
31 - PART "A" WEST CF / SEA TF / EAST IMT / CEN RANGE

HP LAPTOP SALE
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HP nc6400 for $1600.00

HP 2710p for $1800.00

If you are interested, kindly drop me a mail or call me at 96831027.

To all the staff of NCC, Cadet Officers, Cadets & all the other UG's, Poly and ITE participants. A Big Thank You for making this year's SYFOC parade ROCK. It was a great parade, The Minister was impressed and the parade was flawless. What we trained and planned were executed with style, passion and precision. Thank you.

Invite your Family & Friends and join us for a fun filled morning. Click on the poster for the details on how to register for this thrilling and exciting event.

2008 SYFOC REHEARSALS 24 to 27 June
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Parade Appointment Holders, Trainers & Cadets who are participating in the Guard of Honor Contingents are expected to arrive at Campus 1 hr prior to the bus departure timing for drawing of weapons and administrative purposes. The buses would be departing from Campus on the following dates and timings as follows:

24/6 - 1300 hr

25/6 - 0800 hr

26/6 - 0800 hr

27/6 - 1300 hr

Please do not be late as the buses wil not wait for you. Kindly pass this critical message to all concerned. Thank you and let's make this parade RAWK..........

2008 SYFOC GOH REHEARSAL 19 JUN
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To all concerned, kindly be reminded that the a/m rehearsal will be conducted on 19 Jun, 0900 to 1200 hr. Parade Appointment Holders, your presence is essential to the success of the parade. If you are unable to attend kindly drop me a mail. Thanks.

SM NCC

ANNOUNCEMENTS
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To all Cadet Officers less the 55th batch. If you are due for promotions kindly submit your forms as soon as possible as the next promotion exercise is on 1 July 08. If you miss this promotion exercise, the next promotion exercise will be in Oct. Best of luck.

Trainers to train SYF Polytechnic Marching Contingent
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Date: 16 Jun 2008

Time: 0900 hr

Venue: Ngee Ann Poly Sports Stadium

If you are interested on training them in preparation for this year's SYFOC, kindly drop me a mail with your, Rank/Name/Dist/Contact No. by 10 Jun.

DRILL INSTRUCTORS FOR GIRL GUIDES TRAINING
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I am requesting for Cadet Officers or Senior Specialist who are willing to train the Girl Guides contingent on the following dates & time:

31 May, 8.30 am to 11.30 am

14 Jun, 8.30 am to 11.30 am

Venue: Zhenghua Secondary Sch, 91 Senja Road.

The representative of the Girls Guides has requested NCC to assist on shaping the Girls for this year's SYFOC.If you are interested to assist on training the Girl Guides kindly drop me an e mail with your rank, full name, district and contact number by 30 May. Looking forward to your strong support and making this year's SYFOC parade a memorable one.

SM NCC

DRILL INSTRUCTORS FOR GIRL BRIGADE SYFOC 2008 TRAINING
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I am sourcing for Cadet Officers or Senior Specialist who are willing to train the SYFOC Girls Brigade contingent on the following dates & time:

21 May, 3 to 6 pm at St Hilda Sec Sch
22 May, 3 to 6 pm at St Hilda Sec Sch
28 May, 3 to 6 pm at st Hilda Sec Sch
11 Jun, 3 to 6 pm at St Hilda Sec Sch
14 Jun, 3 to 6 pm at St Hilda Sec Sch
18 Jun, 3 to 6 pm at St Hilda Sec Sch

The representative of the Girls Guides has requested NCC to assist on shaping the Girls for this year's SYFOC.

If you are interested to assist on training the Girls Brigade kindly drop me an e mail with your rank, full name, district and contact number by 20 May. Looking forward to your strong support and making this year's SYFOC parade a memorable one.

SM NCC

DEMISE OF MR. PAUL LIM (HQ NCC STAFF)
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Our longest serving staff, Mr Paul Lim, who has served HQ NCC for 36 years, passed away peacefully on 12 May 08. He is a treasured icon at HQ NCC. He will be truly missed. The funeral wake is situated at Blk 879, Woodlands St. 82 from today until 15 May 08. The funeral will be on 15 May 08 at Mandai Crematorium Hall 4 at 3.45 pm.

I strongly encourage you to pay your last respects and wish him well for his final journey back to God. Your presence will definitely make a difference in honouring our treasured icon. He is a fine example of our motto, To serve with pride and dedication.

Please pass this message around to all the Cadets, Cadet Officers and NCC Teacher Officers that you know. Thank you and May God bless your kind soul.

SM NCC

ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1. Cadet Officers & Cadets who have yet to return their no.1 uniform after the Affirmation Ceremony are kindly requested to do by 16 May 08. Your kind attention to this issue is greatly appreciated. There will be a big group who needs to draw out no.1 uniforms for this year SYFOC. Thanks.

2. I need another 10 more Cadet Officers as Trainers for this year's SYFOC at the S'pore Indoor Stadium. If you are interested kindly drop me a mail with the following data: Rank, Name, District, School & contact number.

ASEAN + 3 YOUTH FESTIVAL 2008
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The AYF will be held from 28 Jul to 3 Aug. I am sourcing for Cadet Officers who meet the following criteria:
a. 18 to 25 years(as of 1 Jan 08)
b. Singapore Citizen or PR
c. Active Youth or Community service involvement
d. Interested in international relations, specifically ASEAN youth issues including China, Japan and Republic of Korea
e. Fluent in English and preferably a second Asian language

If you are interested please give me a call by 7 May, Wed.

SM NCC

DRILL TRAINERS FOR SYFOC 2008 ITE CONTINGENT
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Cadet Officers who are interested to assist HQ NCC on training the ITE contingent for this year's SYFOC, kindly drop me an e mail by 5 May 08. The details of the training are as follows:

Date: 8 May 2008

Time: 2 - 4 pm

Venue: ITE College East, Indoor Sports Hall

If you are studying at ITE Simei, it would be an added bonus to assist your college.

SM NCC

AIRBORNE COURSE
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4 to 27 Jun
22 Apr, 1500 hr - Selection Test at NCC MPH
You must be 16 years of age by 28 May 08
Minimum weight of 42 kg
Selection Test criteria:
Male: Push up 30 in 1 min, Sit up 30 in 1 min, Chin Up 08, Running in no. 4 uniform by 12 min 30 sec

Female: 15 push up in 1 min, 20 sit up in 1 min, 06 inclined chin up, straight arm hang for 15 sec and 1.6 km run in no. 4 by 10 min
You have got 2 weeks to train. Stay focussed and All the Best.

ANNOUNCEMENT
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Swiss Winds, Band of the Swiss Cottage Secondary School And Command Band of the National Cadet Corps is having a concert titled "Swiss Serenade 2008" on 12 April 2008 at 1930 hours,
at the Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre.

Dress Code: Smart and Casual

Guests are requested to be seated by 1915 hours

Hope to see you there to lend your support for the Band.

SYFOC 2008

This year HQ NCC has been tasked to conduct the SYF Opening Ceremony Parade Segment at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Listed below are the parade appointments available for selection.
For Cadet Officer appointments the selection date is 21 April 1630 hr at NCC Campus. For Cadet appointments the selection is on 22 April 1630 hr at NCC Campus. All are to report to the MPH for selection.
Only those who have attended the NCC Advanced Drills Course may apply for the parade appointments. Attire is no.4 uniform with beret. If you are interested kindly drop me an e mail with the following data:

NRIC NO, RANK, NAME, DISTRICT, SCHOOL & CONTACT NO.

SYFOC 2008 APPOINTMENT HOLDERS LIST FOR SELECTION

S/N APPT RANK REMARKS
1 Parade Comdr C/CPT

2 Parade 2IC C/LTA

3 Reserve P. Comdr C/LTA

4 Parade RSM MSG

5 Colors RSM MSG

6 Reserve RSM SSG

7 Conducting Specs SSG

8 Conducting Specs SSG

9 National Flag Ensign C/LTA

10 NCC Ensign C/2LT

11 Reserve Ensign C/OFFR

12 NCC GOH C. Comdr C/CPT or LTA Male

13 NCC GOH C 2IC C/LTA Male

14 NCC GOH R/Comdr C/LTA Male

15 NCC GOH C. Comdr C/CPT or LTA Female

16 NCC GOH C 2IC C/LTA Female

17 NCC GOH R/Comdr C/LTA Female

18 NCC SC Comdr C/LTA Male

19 NCC SC C 2IC C/2LT Female

20 NCC SC R/Comdr C/OFFR

I also need 20 Trainers from the rank of C/OFFR to C/CPT

NCC ACTIVITIES APR - JUN 08
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APRIL
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01 - E/TF
03 - C/TF
04 - Affirmation Ceremony Rehearsals
05 - NCC Affirmation Ceremony
05 to 17 - ICEP Hong Kong
08 - C/RANGE
09 - C/IMT
10 - AIR/IMT
11 - 55th C/OFFR GRADUATION
12 - NDP INTERNAL REHEARSAL
14 & 15 - E/CF
15 - W/TF & AIR/RANGE
17 - A/TF, W/IMT, S/IMT, E/RANGE
18 to 20 - MINI AKE
18 - E/IMT, C/IMT, W/RANGE
19 - NDP INTERNAL REHEARSAL
25 - HQ NCC ANNIVERSARY

MAY
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5 & 6 - HQ NCC STAFF COHESION DAY
17 - NDP REHEARSALS
22 - NCC CHALLENGE QUEST (TBC)
23 - S/IMT, C/IMT, W/IMT, A/RANGE
24 - NDP REHEARSALS, SYFOC COMBINED REHEARSALS
25/5 to 8/6 - ISCEP / IACE (INBOUND)
26 to 28 - GOLD WING CSE 1
26 to 29 - C2 SPEC CSE
27 to 30 - E2 SPEC CSE
29 to 31 - GOLD WING CSE 2

JUNE
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2 to 5 - C3 SPEC CSE, W2 SPEC CSE
2 to 6 - SEA MODULE AT IMOS
3 - E/TF
5 - A/TF, E/IMT
6 - C/TF, SYFOC GOH REHEARSALS
7 - NDP REHEARSALS
7 to 19 - ICEP USA
9 to 11 - SILVER WING CSE
9 to 12 - 33rd ANNUAL KAYAKING EXPEDITION
9 to 12 - E3/W3 SPEC CSE
9 to 18 - VISIT TO BRUNEI
12 to 14 - AIR SPEC CSE
16 to 18 - SEA SPEC CSE
16 to 18 - E/W ENDAU ROMPIN
16 to 20 - OBS UBIN
17 to 19 - C/S/A ENDAU ROMPIN
17 - C/TF
18 - A/RANGE
19 - SYFOC GOH REHEARSALS
20 - W/IMT
21 - NDP REHEARSALS
24 to 26 - SYFOC REHEARSALS AT INDOOR STADIUM
27 - SYFOC 2008 AT INDOOR STADIUM
28 - NDP REHEARSALS

Parade Appointment Holders Selection for 55th C/OFFR Course Graduation
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Kindly note that the a/m will be scheduled on 31 Mar, 1600 hr at NCC Campus, Blk 245 car park. The available posts are as follows:

Parade RSM x 1 (MSG only)
Colors RSM x 1 (MSG/SSG)
Land/Sea/Air/Central/East/West Ensign x 1 ea (C/Offr to C/LTA)
Armed Escort for the Colors x 7 (1SG to SSG)
Conducting Specialists x 2 (1SG to SSG)

Candidates must have attended the NCC Advanced Drills Course to participate in the selection. If you are interested, kindly drop me an e mail with the following data: Rank, Name, District and contact number by 29 Mar 2008.

SM NCC

DRILL INSTRUCTORS FOR GIRL GUIDES SYFOC SELECTION
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Date: 5 April
Time: 0830 to 1200 hr
Venue: Guide House Bishan St 14

I need about 8 Cadet Officers to assist Ms Hasna Alsagoff, Head Training Girl Guides in selection of the guides for this year SYFOC marching contingents. If you are interested kindly drop me an e mail by the 24 Mar 08. Looking forward to your strong support.

SM NCC

Thank guys and gals for making the NCC 3rd Advanced Drills Course rock. Your untiring dedication, sterling leadership, amazing work rate and inspiring conduct has touched every Cadet during the course. Thank you for your continued support to be the agents of change and looking forward to more challenges ahead in the Corps.

ANNOUNCEMENT
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I am sourcing for C/Officers Supernumeraries to volunteer to assist Fajar Sec on their Speech Day parade rehearsals. The Guest of Honor is Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Community Development Youth and Sports. LTA Alan Chua, CO Fajar NCC would sincerely appreciate your kind assistance and the rehearsal dates and time are as follows:

17 Mar, 4 pm
19 Mar, 3 pm
26 Mar, 4 pm
28 Mar, 3 pm
2 Apr, 4 pm
4 Apr, 3 pm
7 Apr, 4 pm
8 Apr, 4 pm
10 Apr, 9 am

If you are interested, kindly drop me a mail by 16 March, 1800 hr.
Looking forward to your strong support.

SM NCC

The day is finally arriving, NCC 3rd Advanced Drills Course. I hope you are ready and eager to absorb all the skills and knowledge during the course. I assure you it would be enjoyable, challenging and enriching. Be open minded, receptive and allow your mind to be shaped and moulded during the course. See you on Monday. Be punctual.

NOTICE
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Swiss Winds Bandmaster, Mr Anthony Chew's father, Dr Robert Chew Kim Swee was called home to Jesus on 29 Feb. The wake is at Singapore Casket, Emerald Room. Wake service is on 1 Mar, Saturday at 8 pm. The funeral is at Mandai Crematorium Hall 4 on Sunday, 2 March at 1730 hr.
If you have the time and passion, kindly do visit the wake. Thanks.

ADVANCED DRILLS TRAINERS BRIEFING
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Kindly be informed that the a/m will be conducted on 1 Mar, 0830 hr at NCC theatrette. All Trainers (C/OFFR & Cadet Specialists) are kindly reminded to be present for the brief. Attire is civillian. Appreciate your punctuality. Please pass the word around. Thank you and looking forward to see you on Saturday.

AFFIRMATION CEREMONY 2008
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A selection for appointment holders, ensigns and armed escorts will be held on 26 Feb, 1700 hr at NCC Campus, Blk 245 car park. Attire will be no.4 uniform with beret. If you are interested, kindly drop me an email. Please pass this message around.

SM NCC

To all Cadet Officers and Supernumeraries. Thank you for attending the Cohesion Night. This is the 3rd cohesion since we started and next year i hope to make it even bigger and better. I would like to sincerely thank Xiao Wei, the Organising Chairperson and her dedicated Committee for organinsing such a wonderful and successful event. THANKS.

I would like to thank all Cadet Officers for your continued support on attending the Forum. Thank you for raising your concerns and HQ will do its best to address all your concerns.

CADET OFFICER FORUM 15/3/08, 1600 hr
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As of today, only 10% of the Cadet Officer's population has signed up for the Forum. I am truly disheartened as this Forum is organised for you, the Leaders of tomorrow. We have so much to share and learn. I believe you too have some burning issues that needs clarification. We only meet once or twice a year. I urge you to make that special effort to be present for the Forum. Your CCA trainings at the school units can always be postponed. I hope AKE prep training would not be an excuse too. Please pass this urgent message to all Cadet Officers that you know. Thank you.

1WO Christopher Bryan De Silva
Sergeant Major NCC

Wishing all members od the National Cadet Corp a Happy and Prosperous Lunar New Year. Hoping the Year of the Rat will bring out the best as we can be.

NCC 3rd Advanced Drill Course
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Date: 10 - 13 Mar 08
Venue: NCC Campus (residential course)

I am seeking for Cadet Officers and Cadet Senior Specialist who would like to volunteer as Trainers for the above mentioned course. If you are interested kindly drop me an e mail. Looking forward to your strong continued support on training our future leaders.

Cadet Officer New Rank Emplacement Exercise
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To all serving Cadet Lieutenants. HQ NCC is conducting this one time exercise to emplace all of you to the new ranks. Kindly contact your District CSO immediately. Closing date for the Exercise is 2 Feb 08. To obtain C/LTA rank, you need 400 pts and must meet certain criteria. For C/CPT rank, you need 1000 pts and also meet certain criterias. The new ranks will take effect in mid Feb 08.
Please pass this message to all the CLTs you know. Thanks.

Activities for NCC (Jan to Mar 2008) CAA as on 8 Jan 08
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Jan
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8 - West T/F
9 - Cen T/F
10 - East T/F
11 - Sea T/F
14 & 15 - Cen Camp Feast
16 - Cen T/F
17 - Air T/F
18 - East T/F
- West IMT
- Cen IMT
21 & 22 - East Camp Feast
23 - West T/F
- Air IMT
- Cen Range
24 - West T/F
- Cen IMT
- East Range
25 - Air T/F
- Sea IMT
- West Range
28 & 29 - West Camp Feast
30 - East IMT
- Sea Range
31 - West IMT
- Sea IMT
- Central Range
14 to 30 - India Republic Day Camp
21 to 30 - Ex Thunder Warrior NZ

Feb
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1 - NCC Council Inauguration
2 - Aeromodeling
5 - HQ NCC CNY Lunch
15 - Total Defence Day
- Cadet Officer Forum
- Cadet Officer & Supernumerary Cohesion Night
16 - Aeromodeling
18 & 19 - Cen Camp Feast
19 - West T/F
20 - Cen T/F
- West IMT
- East Range
21 - Air T/F
- West IMT
- East Range
22 - East T/F
- Sea IMT
- Cen IMT
- West Range
23 - Aeromodeling
- AKE 1st Prep Trg
25 & 26 - East C/F
27 - Sea T/F
- Air IMT
- West Range
28 - West T/F
- East IMT
- Cen Range
29 - East T/F
- Cen IMT
- Air Range

Mar
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1 - AKE 2nd Prep Trg
- Aeromodeling
3 & 4 - West Camp Feast
5 - Opening of Upper Seletar Sea Training Centre
6 - Sea T/F
- East IMT
- Cen Range
7 - Cen T/F
- East IMT
8 - Aeromodeling
- AKE 3rd Prep Trg
10 to 12 - East & West Endau Rompin
11 to 13 - Cen, Sea & Air Endau Rompin
10 to 14 - Sea Module at IMOS
10 to 14 - 3rd Advanced Drill Course
10 to 13 - Cen 1/ East 1 / West 1 Cadet Specialist Course
11 to 13 - Air Gold Wing Course
14 & 15 - NCC Inaugural Freestyle Drill Competition
14 - UG Experiental Camp
15 - Aeromodeling
- AKE 4th Prep Trg
- NDP Rehearsal
17 & 18 - Cen Camp Feast
18 - East T/F
19 & 20 - West Part B Leadership Camp
19 - East T/F
- Cen IMT
- West Range
20 - Cen T/F
- Air IMT
- Sea Range
22 - Aeromodeling
- AKE 5th Prep Trg
- NDP Rehearsal
24/3 to 11/4 - 55th Cadet Officers Course
24 & 25 - Cen Part C Leadership Camp
26 & 27 - East Part B Leadership Camp
26 - West IMT
27 - East IMT
28 & 29 - West Part C Leadership Camp
28 - West IMT
29 - Aeromodeling
- NDP Rehearsal
- AKE 6th Prep Trg
31/3 to 1/4 - Central Part B Leadership Camp