Training Matters

24/7/2015

Lesson Objectives

• Unit bonding (Recreational Training)
• Learn the basic fundamentals of Leadership (LMSC)

Attire 

Sec 1s and 2s - PT Kit
NDP Cadets -  Half U

Activity

1. Attendance taking
2. Unit bonding
2. Foot drill practice
3. SG50 Parade
4. Debrief

CI (NPCC) Nurul Syafikah

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Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Bukit View NPCC Unit would like to wish all NPCC officers and cadets Selamat Hari Raya, maaf zahir dan batin.

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.22 Revolver Shooting (Dry Practice & Actual Shoot)

All Sec 2 cadets are to take note of a dry practice & an actual live shooting session on 22nd and 23rd July respectively. Details are as follows :

Event : .22 Revolver Shooting (Dry Practice & Actual Shoot)
Date : 22nd July 2015 & 23rd July 2015
Time : 2.30pm - 6.00pm
Attire : Full uniform
Teacher in/charge : Mr. Jailani
Remarks : Cadets are to bring along their Ez-link card for identity verification purposes. Attendance is compulsory for both sessions. 

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Training Matters

10/7/2015

Lesson Objectives

Cadets are to learn static drills and prepare for the upcoming SG50 parade.

Attire 

Sec1s- PT kit with blue navy tee
Sec2s- Full U (change to Half U with PE shirt for cadets going for SG50 Parade)
Sec3s- Half U with red tee
Sec4s- Half U with purple tee

Activity

1. Attendance taking
2. Foot drill practice
3. SG50 Parade
4. Debrief

Remarks

Due to the fact that the Muslim cadets are fasting, breaks would be provided to prevent any unwanted occurrences. Muslim cadets are however reminded to have a proper meal during their sahoor.

CPL(NPCC) Anupriya, CPL(NPCC) Aslam

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Unit History and Background

Bukit View NPCC unit was formally incepted in 1986 when the school was first founded. Then led by Insp (NPCC) Mr. Chai Choon Kow, the unit played an active role in participating in various activities within the community and NPCC Headquarters. The boys in the unit would also be trained with Taekwondo.

Over the years however, a slight shift in focus from NPCC headquarters has further expanded its arsenal of activities and have since taken overseas Adventure Training Trips to surrounding coutries. BVSS NPCC unit has also slowly made its mark in the school's history progress and is becoming one of the most popular CCA in the school.

As the only uniformed youth group to enjoy close affiliation with the SPF, Bukit View NPCC cadets are actively engaged in activities organised in collaboration with the SPF. The approach is line with the units' overall goal to instil a greater sense of leadership and social responsibility among its cadets, ultimately developing its cadets into future leaders of tomorrow.

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A Date With COPs

Nestled between the view of towering HDB flats, it would be easy to miss the normally quaint and serene background of Bukit Batok Community Club. On 9th November 2014 however, such an occurence would be unlikely. Marking the launch of Bukit Batok Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC)'s roll out of Community Policing System, music ripped through the air, filling the atmosphere with a rhapsody of elation.

            First launched in May 2012, COPS is a transformation of the NPC policing model that builds on the success of Police’s community policing strategy and brings the Police closer to the community. 

            True to the spirit of strengthening ties and partnership with the community, Bukit Batok NPC partnered with no less than five NPCC units under its jurisdiction to partake in the grandeur. Led by Yusof Ishak Secondary School's NPCC unit, four other units consisting of Bukit View Secondary School, Dunearn Secondary School, Swiss Cottage Secondary school and Hillgrove Secondary School worked together to execute a precision drill performance for the audience.

            Toiling through hours of rigorous training, the cadets persevered through the momentum of footdrills and worked hard at putting up a fine display. Congratulating their hard work, the cheers by the crowd and the smile of Mdm. Halimah Yaacob, Singapore's Parliamentary Speaker, acted as a motivational factor for the cadets to continue serving the corps with pride.

            Strategically, the move by Bukit Batok NPC to involve NPCC in its ongoing plans and operations further reinforces the importance of building partnerships between the two bodies. Echoing NPCC's mission to work in partnership with Singapore Police Force to fight crime and keep Singapore safe, the cooperation between the two reassures SPF's belief in NPCC.

            For students of the schools involved, such an event provided a platform for them to showcase their often kept talent and engage themselves with the society. The smiles carved on the faces of the participating cadets subtly echoed Joseph Campbell's maxim of a hero being someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. For cadets especially, the opportunity presented is indeed an occurence in their life that they can never forget. While tomorrow would come and go, 9th November 2014 would remain etched in their memories.

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NPCC Uniform

The NPCC uniform consists of an all-blue top and pants, the design very similar to those worn by police officers. In October 2009, the NPCC HQ had announced an organisational-wide change in certain uniform accoutrement to further distinguish the Corps from the Singapore Police Force, its parental organisation. The change includes the designs of head crest, buttons and epaulettes bearing the ranks of Cadet Inspectors and Senior Officers.

   The top consists of a dacron blue short sleeved shirt, with metal buttons bearing the NPCC Crest. Formation signs bearing the cadet's school are worn on both sleeves. Epaulettes bearing the cadet's rank are worn on the shoulders,all ranks of NPCC have the suffix (NPCC) to distinguish them from ranks of the SPF. The shirt is tucked in.

   A black leather belt is worn around the waist. Dacron blue pants (for boys) or skirt (for girls) forms the bottom of the uniform. The length of the pants cannot exceed the 2 boot lace line from the bottom. Black leather boots complete the uniform, with black socks pulled all the way up and worn on the inside. The toe cap, sides and back of the boots must be polished until one's reflection can be seen in it.

   Officers and Cadet Inspectors wear a peaked cap (for men) or round hat (for ladies). They also wear a pair of NPCC collar lapels. Formation signs are not worn and men are issued with zipper boots whereas ladies are issued with court shoes and normal boots.

   Officers may also wear the bush jacket - a tucked-out version of the uniform suitable for functions and ceremonies. However, the bush jacket is not applicable for drill sessions or parade participants.There are also other Orders of Dress available to Officers such as the No. 1 Ceremonial Uniform (available to all ranks), the No.2 mess kit and the No.5(T) Uniform. These follow closely the Orders of Dress of the Singapore Police Force. 

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Sentosa Outreach Programme

16 March 2015 passed with a whir of excitement. Especially for myself as the programme in-charge, I was anxious over the event that was due to take place. Working together with police officers from Bukit Merah West NPC, we were tasked to spread crime awareness messages to visitors of Sentosa. Depending on the area of concern, we engaged the public on matters such as theft from person or outrage of modesty.

On a personal note however, I learnt the value of teamwork and the realisation that simple reminders to one another can sometimes go a long way in making Singapore a safer place for all. There was great joy and satisfaction when visitors were kind enough to stop and listen to our advice. I am really grateful for the opportunity and look forward to working with real life police officers again.

Sgt (NPCC) Shameera

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Paradigm Shift

Trainings were often seen as a waste of time. Unimpressed by the rigorous training sessions, my attendance in CCA soon began skydive down to a nil. To my dismay then, it did not take long before my Teacher Officers, namely Mr. Jailani and Mr. David Ho realised that I have not been turning up for trainings. Not wanting to give up, they spent time to speak to me and finally convince me to attend further training sessions.

Unconvinced by their rhetorics, my initial perception towards NPCC was not swayed. However, I decided to regulate my attendance as a sign of respect towards them. I was really touched that they were willing to spend their time to speak to me despite their busy schedule.

Interestingly, much to my own surprise, my impression towards NPCC soon began to change after being more regular with my attendance. Beyond the punishments met out to cadets who were out of line in their conduct and discipline, NPCC taught us useful life values. A fine example are the values of punctuality, innitiative, commitment, attitude, respect and discipline - embodied in PICARD. Moved by the values instilled by the corps, I have realised that NPCC not only train cadets to be more disciplined in life, but also to be educated in a more holistic manner, in line with our role as leaders of tomorrow.

Cpl (NPCC) Ong An Qi (2015)

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Move Back Sir!!

            The value of knowledge in unarmed defensive tactics cannot be undermined. When placed in a position of jeopardy, an awareness of basic unarmed tactics can be valuable in encouraging an individual to get himself out of danger's way. 

            A recent move by National Police Cadet Corp (NPCC) to introduce basic unarmed tactics to cadets of its corps is therefore seen as a proactive measure on its part to deter crime. In line with its mission to work in partnership with Singapore Police Force (SPF) to fight crime and keep Singapore safe, NPCC reaches out to police cadets by training them with its version of defense tactics.

            Modeled from SPF's police defense tactics, NPCC's unarmed defensive tactics adopts a passive and defensive stance, illuminating the importance of safety in the young minds. Resoundingly similar from the get-go, the unarmed defense tactics employs the same call of "Move back, sir!" with every move or stance.

            More interesting for the cadets however is the impression of undergoing the same training as regular police officers, albeit with slight modifications. Imagine the joy for cadets who are blessed with the opportunity to get intimate with the sacred grounds of Home Team Academy, an all familiar location for members of SPF. While it may seem like a trivial privilege for police officers, such an experience presented itself as a once in a lifetime opportunity for cadets.

            A rite de passage of sorts for secondary 2 cadets, 22 November 2014 marked a new chapter for cadets hailing from various schools in Singapore. Adding to the cadets' arsenal of skills slowly gained through their involvement in NPCC, learning unarmed tactics from actual police officers reaffirmed their faith in SPF's capability in protecting Singapore.

            When elicited for a response from the cadets, Diyanah of Bukit View Secondary School summed up her experience as one that has illustrated to her the importance of maintaining firmness and integrity for police officers on the streets. Afterall, officers from the Singapore Police Force serve as the first line of justice for Singapore and Singaporeans alike. Through the invaluable interaction between SPF and NPCC, the unarmed tactics course subtly resonates Ronald Reagan's call for unruffled minds in handling tough situations. Taking the former American president's maxim to heart, "Peace is not the absence of conflict. It is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means."

Insp (NPCC) Muhammad Jailani

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NPCC OEV Trip to Hong Kong

Bukit View's NPCC Unit would like to share our jubilance for Esther Neo (3E3) who was recently selected for the annual NPCC Overseas Expedition Visit (OEV) to Hong Kong from 16 March to 20 March 2015.

Selection was made based on a series of interviews and recommendations from the Officer-in-Charge (OC), Assistant Commandant (AC), Principal and NPCC HQ personnels. Only 26 cadets out of hundreds of cadets in secondary schools around Singapore that applied were chosen for the visit this year. Esther is also the only cadet chosen from Area 18. 

As a future cadet leader and a school councillor, we hope Esther would gain greater insights to further increase her confidence and skills as a leader. May this achievement be a motivation for other cadets to do their best in every aspects.

Esther's visit would also not possible without the constant encouragement from our Principal, Mr Vasuthevan, and our Vice-Principals in allowing our students to develop holistically. Congratulations Esther!

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