Parade Appt Holders for 57th Cadet Officer Graduation Parade

Appointment Holders for 57th Cadet Officers Graduation Parade
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I need volunteers for the u/m appointment for the a/m event.

The event will be held at NCC Campus on 9 Apr 2009.

Selected Appt Holders need to draw their no.1 uniform on 6 Apr, 1400 to 1700 hr.

Rehearsals will be on 8 Apr from 1830 to 2130 hr and 9 Apr from 0900 to 1600 hr

The Parade Appt are:

Parade RSM must be MSG

Colors RSM must be SSG or MSG

NCC Ensign must be C/LTA or C/CPT
Land Ensign must be C/2LT or C/Offr
Sea Ensign must be C/2LT or C/Offr
Air Ensign must be C/2LT or C/Offr
Central Ensign must be C/2LT or C/Offr
East Ensign must be C/2LT or C/Offr
West must be C/2LT or C/Offr
NCC Armed Escort must be 1SG or SSG
Land Armed Escort must be 2SG or 1SG
Sea Armed Escort must be 2SG or 1SG
Air Armed Escort must be 2SG or 1SG
Central Armed Escort must be 2SG or 1SG
East Armed Escort must be 2SG or 1SG
West Armed Escort must be 2SG or 1SG
Conducting Specialist x 2 must be 1SG

If you are interested to participate kindly drop me a mail at ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg with the following data by 29 Mar 09:

Rank & Name
District
Contact Number
E mail Address

Looking forward to yet another resounding graduation parade.

SM NCC

Thank You

I would like to sincerely thank all Trainers for making NCC 4th Advanced Drills Course a resounding success. Your sacrifices, timeless efforts and passion has paid off as another batch of Cadet Officers and Cadets have graduated with flying colors. To all the graduands, I wish you all the success in your respective school units and remember that you are the pillar of knowledge when it comes to parades and ceremonies. Never stop refining your drill skills and give your best when undertaking a task. Remember, as a person you can't change the world but you can change the world for one person. To serve with pride and dedication.

SM NCC

NCC Advanced Drills Course

Greetings, there are still vacancies for Cadet Officers to enrol for the Advanced Drills Course . If you are interested, kindly e mail to me and cc to your District Commander by 5 Mar, 1700 hr. The pre course brief will be conducted on 6 Mar 09, 1600 hr at NCC theatrette. Please pass the info.

To all the "Old Guard" of the NCC Cadet Officers, Supernumeraries, the present Cadet Officers and Supernumeraries, Thank You for making the Forum a successful event. I would like to thank everyone for making the Cohesion Night awesome and a memorable event. You people RAWK.

Trainers for NCC Advanced Drills Course (16 to 19 Mar 09)

Greetings, I will be conducting the a/m course from 16 to 19 Mar 09 at NCC Campus. Here are the following appointments available for you to sign up.

1 x Course OIC - C/CPT only
1 x Course 2IC - C/LTA to C/Offr
2 x Course S1 - C/2LT or C/Offr
2 x Course S4 - C/2LT or C/Offr
1 x Course RSM - MSG only
5 x Platoon Commanders - C/LTA only
25 x Section Instructors - C/LTA to C/Offr
5 x Platoon Sergeants - MSG or SSG
10 x S4 Team - MSG to 1SG

Kindly note that you must be a Supernumerary to sign up as a Trainer. If you are interested drop me a mail with the following details:
Rank, Name, District, Contact Number & E mail address.

You will receive a confirmation reply in 2 weeks if your application to sign up is successful. Appreciate if you could pass the word around to all Supernumeraries. To provide quality training , I am looking at Instr / Trainee ratio of 1:10

Looking forward to working with you. Cheers.

Program for Cadet Officers Forum - 27 Feb 09

Program for Cadet Officers Forum on 27 Feb 2009
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1500 hr - Arrival of Cadet Officers / Registration

1530 hr - Refreshments served at the Dining Hall

1600 hr - Forum Commences

1605 hr - Opening Address by Commandant NCC

1615 hr - Questions & Answers session

1730 hr - End of Forum

1830 hr - Commencement of C/Offrs and Supernumeraries Cohesion

2200 hr - End of Cohesion

Cadet Officer Forum - 27 Feb 09

To all Cadet Officers, I would sincerely appreciate if you could e-mail to your respective District OIC's or you can e mail me the questions, inquiries or clarifications for the Forum by 16 Feb 09.

This would allow the panel to seek the correct advise and authority before answering to your questions. We hope to enlightened rather than leave you clueless after the Forum.

You are still allowed to raise your adhoc questions during the Forum. I sincerely hope the Forum would benefit you as well as HQ NCC. Please pass the word around on this issue and i look forward to your attendance. You are the vehicle of change in NCC and this would be a good platform to voice your concerns and have a chat with our new Commandant.

Cadet Officer Forum and Cohesion

Greetings, kindly pass the word around that the Cadet Officers Forum is scheduled on 27 Feb, 1530 hr at NCC MPH. This would be followed by a Cohesion program organized by West District for all Cadet Officers & Supernumeraries. Please lock the date on your diary. Details will be posted on my blog soon.

Happy Lunar New Year

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Lunar New Year. This year will be tough but as the saying goes, When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. Gong Xi Fa Cai.

25 years of Total Defence

Every year on 15 February, Singapore commemorates Total Defence
Day to remind Singaporeans that everyone has a part to play in defending our country.

In 2009, we will be commemorating 25 years of Total Defence with Singaporeans sharing their thoughts on the question "What will you defend?"

You are specially invited to visit the What will you defend? website and
tell us through a video of less than 2 minutes about what you will defend.
It could be your family, your dreams, your achievements or even
your childhood memories, because these are important things worth cherishing and defending.

Use your personal email address to join the online video contest and
stand a chance of winning the top prize of a MacBook 2.1GHz worth S$1,500.00 or in the weekly draw, an iPod Shuffle worth S$108.00!

So, step up and tell us: What will you defend?

We look forward to seeing your entry online!

More information can be found at www.whatwilludefend.sg

Assistance from Supernumeraries

Bukit View Secondary School will be organising a major parade in Apr 09. Cadet Officers who are Supernumeraries who would like to assist kindly contact me by phone or e - mail. All rehearsals will be conducted in the afternoon from 1500 to 1700 hr. Below are the rehearsal dates:

02 Feb briefing
09 Feb 1st pract
02 March 2nd pract
09 March 3rd pract
16 March 4th pract
23 March 1st Combine Speech Day rehearsal
30 March 2nd Combine Speech Day rehearsal
09 April Speech Day Full Dress Rehearsal
13 April Final Rehearsal (reserve date)
17 April Speech Day

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Cadet Officers Forum will be held on 20 Feb 09, 1530 hr at NCC MPH. This would be followed with the Cadet Officers & Supernumeraries Cohesion from 1830 to 2200 hr. More details would be released soon once the program is finalized. Please spread the word around. Your kind presence is crucial for the success of this event to occur annually. Thank you.

RETURNING OF NO.1 UNIFORMS
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Could all the Parade Appointment Holders and Flag Party for Commandant's Change of Command and 56th Cadet Officers Course Graduation Parade kindly return your no.1 uniform by 9 Jan 09. If you fail to comply, you will be barred from drawing out no.1 uniform in the future. Your kind co-operation is greatly appreciated.

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

WISHING EVERYBODY A HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MAY THE CHALLENGES IN THE COMING YEAR BE AS EXCITING FOR EVERYONE AT NCC.

NCC COMMAND BAND SWISS WINDS PERFORMANCE
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The NCC Command Band would be providing a band performance on 15 Dec 07, 1800 hr at Plaza Singapura. Be there to lend your strong support for our Band. Swiss Winds ROCK....

NCC FREESTYLE DRILL (3 TO 8 Dec)

The NCC Freestyle Drill was conducted from 3 to 8 Dec at NCC Campus. We were privileged to have 3 Drill Instructors from the USA. They are Master Sergeants Ray, Ken and Robert. The Cadets truly enjoyed the week long course and now are equipped with the skills and knowledge to start an exhibition drill team at the various school units. War Eagles, Snap 2 and Flying Tigers you rock and see you in March 08 for the competition.

FREESTYLE DRILL
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To all Cadets who were involved in the recently concluded Freestyle Drill Course. Kindly note that the 3 USA Instructors would be departing from S'pore on 12 Dec, 0720 hr at Terminal 1. If you are free, why not join me and others to provide them a rousing send off. They should be at the airport from 0545 to 0620 hr before they check in. Cheers to Snap 2, War Eagles and Flying Tigers.

There are 3 new announcements listed below on Camp Pinnacle, Film Promotions and Freestyle Drill Course. Pls read.

FREESTYLE DRILL COURSE ADMIN TEAM
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The Freestyle Drill Course will be held at NCC Campus from 3 to 8 Dec 07.
3 x USA Instructors have been engaged to conduct this inaugural course.
I am requesting for CLTs and Senior Specialists (total 10 pax) to assist me on organising the course in the area of administration, logistics and at the same time join the course to learn this hot new program. If you are interested, kindly send me an e mail with your rank/name, district and h/p contact number. You can reach me at ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg

Looking for Cadets for Film Promotions
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Raintree Pictures are looking for 60 Cadets who is at least 1.7m tall for a promotional gig at Orchard Rd this Saturday (1 Dec, 1200 - 1800 hr) to promote the show "WARLORD" starring Jet Li. You will be given Qing Dynasty uniforms to act as soldiers. If you participate you will be paid $40 to $50 per person per day. Meals and transportation provided and you wold also be given gala tickets for the opening of the show. Interested Cadets or your friends can contact Hui Hui at 98489183. An opportunity not to be missed to earn some extra cash and have some great fun.

CAMP PINNACLE - BUS FERRY SERVICE
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Pls note that bus ferry service will be provided to/from Boon Lay MRT on the 3 Dec 07 (in-processing), and 7 Dec 07 (out processing). The timing is as follows 3/12 Mon, 0715 - 0815 hrs; from Boon Lay MRT Station (Bus pick up point) to SISPEC 7/12 Fri, 1600 - 1700 hrs; from SISPEC to Boon Lay MRT Station

ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Kindly note that there are 5 new posts listed below. For your kind participation. Have a great weekend. We are Ready.

NCC DINING IN FLAG PARTY - 30 Nov 07
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The NCC Dining In is scheduled to take place on 30 Nov 07 at SAFTI MI Warriors Hall. Rehearsals will be conducted on 29 & 30 Nov (whole day) I am sourcing for the following appointments:
1 x Colors RSM (MSG / SSG)
4 x Ensigns (S/CLTs / CLTs)
5 x Escorts (2SG / 1SG / SSG)
2 x Conducting Specialist (2SG / 1SG)
If you are interested kindly drop me a mail at ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg with your particulars: rank & name, district and contact number (h/p)

WELCOME GUARDS ON 7 DEC 07
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Greetings Supernumeraries. There is a possibility we might need to mount the NCC Welcome Guards on 7 Dec (AM)as we have a distinguished visitor who would be visiting NCC Campus. Details will be out soon. If you are interested, kindly drop me a mail with your particulars.

FREESTYLE DRILL COURSE ADMIN TEAM
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The Freestyle Drill Course will be held at NCC Campus from 3 to 8 Dec 07.
3 x USA Instructors have been engaged to conduct this inaugural course.
I am requesting for CLTs and Senior Specialists to assist me on organising the course in the area of administration and logistics. It would really be an eye opener for all.
If you are interested, kindly send me an e mail with your rank/name, district and h/p contact number. You can reach me at ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg Counting on you !!!

54th NCC CLT Course Graduation Parade (10 Dec 07)********************************************
Rehearsals will be conducted as follows:
7 Dec - 0800 to 2130 hr
10 Dec - 0800 to 1700 hr, 1900 hr (actual graduation time)
Supernumeraries, i am seeking your contribution and services for the following appointments:
Parade RSM / Colors RSM (MSG/SSG)
7 x Ensign (S/CLTs & CLTs)
7 x Armed Escort (2SG/1SG/SSG)
2 x Emcees (1 MALE/1 FEMALE)
If you are interested, kindly drop me a mail at ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg
by 26 Nov 2007 with your rank/name, district & contact number (h/p)

53rd NCC OCC PHOTO
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I am proud to announce that 103 Teachers have passed the NCC Officers Cadet Course.