Specialist Course 2009

On the 16th to 18th of June, 21 of our Part Cs went to Amoy Quee Camp, the headquarters of the National Cadet Corps to attend the Specialist Course. It is a three-day, two-night residential camp involving cadets from other various schools as well. The camp aimed to impart to the participants the knowledge and skills intrinsic to the Corps that they can impart to their juniors.

Throughout the duration of this course, cadets were taught and tested on their knowledge on Individual Field Craft and its practical use. Also cadets were tested on how to handle armament and also their understanding and knowledge on General Specialist Knowledge as well as the Air Syllabus, which every NCC Air Cadet is required to know. As boring as it sounds, cadets were also given the opportunity to go through IMT while using several weapons like the MATADOR and M203 and also tour around the army museum to learn about the pre-independence period to the current-day capabilities of the 3rd Generation Army.

Ultimately, what every cadet wanted to take back and achieve from this course, was the 2SG rank as well as the prestigious RSAF Badge which every Air Cadet yearns to wear on their No.1 or No.3 Uniforms. Also, several more outstanding cadets won academic,” Best Platoon”, “Best Company” award for achieving excellence in their IFC, Trainfire, GSK or Air Syllabus tests or outshining and being enthusiastic in their respective platoons. All in all, it was a wonderful and memorable time for all.

Written by: 2SG Lucian