Updates on Training Program (II)

Enrichment activites planned by HQ include OBS, Visit to Malaysia, Visit to Hong Kong, Cadet Journalism for the quarterly Rhino Magazine, Bowling Competition, Adventure Dragon Boat, kayaking expedition, 1-star and 2-star kayaking.

Besides wearing your No. 4 uniform on CCA days, there are many external activities / school events in which you have to wear your NCDCC uniform e.g. Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Course, Automated External Defibrillator Course, Homefront Security Badge Course, Relational Leader Course, 2-Rescuer CPR Course, NCO Course (for Sec 1 student leaders in December), SNCO Course (for Sec 3 sergeants in June), National Camp, Inter-Unit Quiz, Swearing-in Ceremony, NCDCC Day (11 April in school) / National Day Parade / Singapore Youth Festival and Service Day.

Some of these practical courses e.g. CPR, USAR, HAZMAT and Footdrill (Gold) are conducted by SCDF staff in Home Team Academy / Civil Defence Academy. Some training activities are conducted by external organisations e.g. SANA (May, June, November), NHB and SMRT. There must be a gap of at least 4 months between promotions. It will be a steep learning curve for Sec 2s who just joined this year. Mrs Lim will accelerate their learning. They can attend CPR course (June / July), SANA course in November and ATC (30 - 31 Oct 2008).

The Footdrill (Gold) Proficiency Test is not for everyone. Only 3 best cadets with leadership quality will be nominated by the OC Unit and trained by HQ Training Officer to be Unit Drill Instructors, out of which two of them will be interviewed by HQ Officers. If they are found suitable, HQ officers will then promote them to be Warrant Officers. (Cadet --> Lance Corporal --> Corporal --> Sergeant --> Staff Sergeant --> WO)

Special NCDCC Badges ( Only for selected cadets )

Unit Best Cadet Badge Criteria
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- Minimum rank is CPL
- Outstanding as a cadet
- Good academic records
- Good discipline in Corps as well as in school
- At least 4 NCDCC Proficiency Badges
- Regular attendance for all activities
- Smartness in bearing and turnout
- Contributed to progress of school unit
- Good Leadership

SCDF-NCDCC Pinnacle Badge Criteria
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- At least a Staff Sergeant (SSG) in Sec 4/5
- Possesses Total Defence Badge, Footdrill Badge, ATC, National Heritage and 4 CD Badges + CD Knowledge Badge
- Passed NAPFA
- Possesses good attributes – Conduct, Commitment, Performance, Attitude, Attendance.

Urban Search and Rescue Badge Criteria
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- 3-day USAR Course at CDA
- Practical Assessment on Basic Rescue Equipment, 4-Point Suspension, Ladder and Donning of Breathing Apparatus