National Cadet Corps
Description
The history of National Cadet Corps dates as far back as May 1901 when C M Philips, the acting principal of Raffles Institution formed a cadet corps unit which comprised existing and ex-Rafflesians. Many ex-NCC cadets now hold influential positions within the civil service.
One such example is the first President of the Republic of Singapore, the late Encik Yusof bin Ishak, who was a cadet in Raffles Institution. He rose quickly through the ranks and became a Company Sergeant Major and later became the first student cadet ever to be commissioned as Cadet Lieutenant.
The NCC's mission is to develop resourceful, responsible, resilient, loyal leaders and team players through fun and challenging military related activities. Tying in with the overall goals of the organisation of NCC as a whole, we at RI NCC have this motto: "From Boys To Men". We strive to create cadets who possess mental and physical strength, true men in every aspect.
Throughout their 4-year tenure, cadets are taught basic military knowledge, map reading, handling of M16 rifle and Individual Field Craft, which includes items such as Tactical Movement and Cover and Concealment. They will also get to embark on round-island kayaking expeditions, participate in archery competitions, and have the opportunity to sign up for International Cadet Exchange Programmes, just to name a few.
During the school term, we conduct training on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. Training typically consists of a physical training session, a footdrill session and some recreational activities. These recreational activities include war games, soccer, floorball, rock climbing, but are not limited such, as we constantly seek out the cadets' views on what activities they would like to engage in during training. We have pioneered a variant of "The Amazing Race", an item which has since been incorporated into the HQ NCC syllabus. We hold such mini-races regularly.
RI NCC conducts NCC Camp annually. The objective of the camp is to allow cadets to showcase their leadership capabilities, and to bring out the best in them. To spur the cadets on to perform their best, 4 awards are handed out to the best-performing cadets at the end of the camp.
One such example is the first President of the Republic of Singapore, the late Encik Yusof bin Ishak, who was a cadet in Raffles Institution. He rose quickly through the ranks and became a Company Sergeant Major and later became the first student cadet ever to be commissioned as Cadet Lieutenant.
The NCC's mission is to develop resourceful, responsible, resilient, loyal leaders and team players through fun and challenging military related activities. Tying in with the overall goals of the organisation of NCC as a whole, we at RI NCC have this motto: "From Boys To Men". We strive to create cadets who possess mental and physical strength, true men in every aspect.
Throughout their 4-year tenure, cadets are taught basic military knowledge, map reading, handling of M16 rifle and Individual Field Craft, which includes items such as Tactical Movement and Cover and Concealment. They will also get to embark on round-island kayaking expeditions, participate in archery competitions, and have the opportunity to sign up for International Cadet Exchange Programmes, just to name a few.
During the school term, we conduct training on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. Training typically consists of a physical training session, a footdrill session and some recreational activities. These recreational activities include war games, soccer, floorball, rock climbing, but are not limited such, as we constantly seek out the cadets' views on what activities they would like to engage in during training. We have pioneered a variant of "The Amazing Race", an item which has since been incorporated into the HQ NCC syllabus. We hold such mini-races regularly.
RI NCC conducts NCC Camp annually. The objective of the camp is to allow cadets to showcase their leadership capabilities, and to bring out the best in them. To spur the cadets on to perform their best, 4 awards are handed out to the best-performing cadets at the end of the camp.
Achievements/Involvements
Achievements/Involvements This Year
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| NCC Best Unit Competition | Gold Award |
Summary of Achievements/Involvements
| Year | Achievement | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Orienteering Competition | 2nd position |
| 2007 | Shooting Competition (Individual Category) | 1st position |
| 2007 | NCC Best Unit Competition | Gold Award |
Teachers-in-Charge
| Name | Role | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTA Justin Yap | Commanding Officer | justinyap@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549174 |
| LTA Hafiza Binte Yahya | Training Officer | Hafiza@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549134 |
| LTA Zhang Meisuo | Training Officer | meisuo@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549190 |
| Chan Chee Kiong | Training Officer | cheekiong@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549132 |
Students Committee
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| MSG Tan Wei Jian Keith | Unit Sergeant Major |
| MSG Ahmad Faizal | Assistant Unit Sergeant Major |
| SSG Lim Shi Kai | Part A I/C |
| SSG Chan Wei Tang Jasper | Part B I/C |
| SSG Goh Jun Yong | Part C I/C |
Practice Schedule
| Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 3:30pm | 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30pm | 6:00pm |