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Words from a New Officer I would also like to congratulate all the cadets who
-------- 2 were promoted in the recent promotion exercise; especially the
by INSP Tan Geok Bee
two Station Inspectors, SI Toh Zheng Yan and SI Veronica
My Recollection of 71st Chong Meng Qi. Well done, guys & gals!!
CIBTC -- 3 I would also like to announce that SI Toh Zheng Yan
by P/CI Er Shi Tao Ronald
and SSG Nur Afifah Husna Bte Azmi have been awarded the
An Unforgettable Best Unit Cadets (male & female respectively) for 2007.
Experience ---- 4 On behalf of OPSS NPCC Unit, I would also like to
by SGT Kee Boon Kiang
extend my congratulations to SSG Quek Yong Jun for attaining
Overcoming My Fear the prestigious SPF-NPCC badge, a first for our unit. Hope
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by SSG Nur Afifah Husna Bte
Azmi I am also pleased and honoured to announce that our
unit had attained a BRONZE award for UOPA 2006. This
NCO Camp
would not be possible if not for the dedication and contribution
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by SGT Chia Pei Ting from everyone in our unit. A job well done to all teacher
officers, cadet inspectors, non-commissioned officers and
Visit to “Reflections at
Bukit Chandu” cadets!!
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by SGT Ong Sze Li UOPA 2007, which will be a first for our unit. Let us work
This year is a very special year for our unit as it marks a few “first-times”
for our unit. For example, it is the first time that we are starting a bi-annual
newsletter (the one that you are reading right now) and the first time that we
have a recipient for the SPF-NPCC badge, the most prestigious award for a
cadet. This award is only awarded to the top 2% cadets from the entire Sec 4 &
5 NPCC cohort. For a unit as young as ours (started in 1999), I think it is a
great achievement. It is a feat that we can all be proud of.
This year, it is also the first time that we have a motto for our unit; “Pride & Passion”. It signifies the
dedication and enthusiasm that we have in carrying out our duties and responsibilities, which complements
with our unit’s mission of nurturing leaders of the future. We hope that after going through the 4 to 5 years
programmes planned and organized by our unit, all our cadets will be able to acquire the qualities of a leader.
Some of these qualities include self-discipline, care and concern, respect, teamwork, punctuality, confidence,
responsibility, independence and integrity. Other than acquiring the qualities of a leader, we also hope that our
cadets will be able to exhibit these qualities in their daily lives as well. The motto can also be seen on the back
of our new unit polo t-shirts. This serves as a constant reminder for all our cadets.
Finally, I hope that all our cadets will be able to truly lead with PRIDE and serve with PASSION !!
A/ASP Toh Wee Teck
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Before the HRC, I had heard how fun Flying Fox is from my seniors and friends who have tried it. I was
excited and was looking forward to it. From afar, the Flying Fox looked fun and easy but as we got nearer to the
station, I could feel the butterflies in my stomach. We had to climb up the tower, which was seven storeys high,
before we could experience the Flying Fox. The ascent up the tower was terrifying, especially when I looked down
at my fellow squad-mates. When I reached the top, two cadet inspectors helped to secure the rope to my harness. I
was then instructed to sit on the wooden ledge. The view there was breathtaking. Finally, I was ready to try the
Flying Fox.
As I glided down the rope, I could not help but scream. It was a scary experience to descend from such a
height. I could feel the wind blowing strongly at me. In less than a minute, my feet touched ground. Though
frightening, the experience was incredible. At last, I had tried the Flying Fox.
I felt fortunate that I am a NPCC cadet as I got a chance to go for the HRC and experience the Flying Fox –
an experience that I will never forget for the rest of my life.
SGT Kee Boon Kiang
Aaahh…!!
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Overcoming My Fear
On 20th January 2007, my squad was scheduled Soon, I found myself seated at the wooden
to go for High Rope Challenge (HRC) at the NPCC ledge and all geared up to take the plunge. I could not
Campsite. HRC is a 1-day activity in which Sec 4 & 5 help but question myself if I will be able and ready to
NPCC cadets get to try the high element obstacles. take the leap. I was filled with doubts and uncertainties.
Though I have attended various adventure training Under the constant encouragement of CI Teresa and the
camps, like NPCC ATC, OBS and National Camp, I other HRC instructors, I mustered up all my courage
was hesitant to attend this event. This was because I and took my most important leap.
have a problem – a phobia of heights!! As I glided down, I screamed my lungs out.
To make matters worse, most of my fellow Though the whole descend lasted less than a minute, it
squad-mates were all hyped up about this event as they was the longest minute of my life, one that will forever
were excited and looking forward to it. There was much be etched in my mind. I was relieved and thankful when
talk about this activity, especially the all-famous Flying I finally felt the familiar ground underneath my feet
Fox, which happens to be what I dreaded the most. At again. For once, I really appreciate the feeling of being
one point, I was even tempted to skip the HRC. My OC grounded.
and some of my close friends-cum-squad-mates Unfortunately, due to the bad weather, we were
reassured and persuaded me to go for the event and unable to experience all the high element obstacles.
overcome my fear. Eventually, I decided to give it a Though I have not fully overcome my phobia of
shot. heights, I am still proud of myself. I was glad that I
The day finally arrived and we waited for the attended the HRC. Overall, it was a thrilling and
commencement of the HRC. I started to feel the jitters exhilarating experience for me.
again. I began to regret allowing myself to be persuaded Finally, I strongly recommend that everyone
to turn up for the activity. Finally, it was my turn to try experience the Flying Fox, even for fellow Acrophobia
the Flying Fox. As I looked up at the 21-metre tall sufferers like me. It will be an experience that you
tower, I felt nervous and tensed. Slowly and steadily I would neither regret nor forget.
ascended the tower. At last, I was at the top of the seven
storey high tower. It was a terrifying experience for me.
Fortunately, I saw CI Teresa. She is a cadet inspector
that I knew from “Toy Soldier”. It was reassuring and I did
it!!
comforting for me to see a familiar face at that moment.
I felt the sudden urge to run over and hug her but given
the circumstance that I was in, it was safer and saner for
me to remain where I was.
NCO Camp
After much anticipation, the annual NCO
Camp is finally here. These 3 days (10~12/03) are one
of my most enriching moments in NPCC with my unit.
It has always been a tradition in my unit that Sec 3
NCOs-to-be have to undergo a 3-day-2-night course There was something new to learn every minute,
organised by my unit. This year was no exception too. even during our meal times, as we were asked to do
On 10th March, I woke up early that morning to field-cooking. This was not new to us as we had done it
make my final preparations for the NCO Camp. On my before during Annual Camp and ATC. However, what
way to school, my mind was preoccupied with was unusual to us was the fact that we were not given
thoughts about the upcoming camp. I did not know any solid fuel. Instead, we were provided with coconut
what to expect for this camp as we were told that this fibre, dry twigs and dry leaves. We were supposed to
camp was going to be very different from the Annual cook our food using natural resources. Initially, we had
Camp (organised by my unit for the Sec 1 and 2 cadets) some difficulties but eventually, we all succeeded. This
and the ATC that we had attended previously. My mind was an unique experience for me and my squad-mates,
was filled with questions and uncertainties. However, one that we will never forget.
constantly cracked jokes and made the atmosphere were supposed to apply what we had learnt the previous
conducive for learning. We had lectures on uniform day; like MOI, which proved to be quite a feat for some
etiquette, first aid, method of instruction (MOI), our of us. We now understood what our seniors had to go
unit structure and roles and responsibilities of a NCO, through to prepare our lessons and training sessions. A
just to name a few. We also learnt some life skills to round of applause to them for doing such a terrific job.
help us carry out our duties more efficiently and how to At night, we also had to sentry duties and to
plan and conduct a well-organized lesson and debrief sleep outside our bunks in pairs around the school. It was
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“Well of Reflections”
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screens inside, just headphone placed at each seat. I thought What struck me the most is the patriotism,
this would be uninteresting as there was clearly nothing to see gallantry and excellent leadership qualities of a
but I was wrong yet again. When the “show” finally started, Malay Regiment officer, 2nd Lieutenant Adnan Bin
we were able to experience “first-hand” the terrors and horrors Saidi.
of the battle at Pasir Panjang through Binaural Sound
Presentation. The sound effects and voices were so realistic
that it was as if we were in the middle of the war. It made me
appreciate and treasure the peace that we have now. My heart
really goes out to the victims of war.
The guided tour that we had of “Reflections at Bukit
Chandu” was truly enriching and memorable. It was an unique
Sculpture of Lt Adnan Uniform of the Malay Regiment
experience of a lifetime and it also changed my view towards
visiting such museums again. It was an invaluable lesson
outside the classroom for me. I strongly recommend every Though heavily outnumbered by the Japanese
Singaporean to make a trip down to “Reflections at Bukit soldiers, Lt Adnan led his platoon to provide one of
Chandu” to experience for themselves the valour and heroism the most stubborn resistances against the Japanese
of our Malay Regiment, the heroes of Singapore. intruders. Despite running out of ammunition, Lt
SGT Ong Sze Li Adnan and his men continued to fight bravely
against the Japanese soldiers. In the end, they chose
death over the dishonour of surrender. This, to me, is
a great demonstration of camaraderie, valour and
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One story that greatly inspired me is that of how Overall, I find the visit to “Reflections at Bukit
a Malay Regiment officer cleverly spotted the Japanese Chandu” very informative and beneficial. I have learnt
soldiers in disguise. In an attempt to capture Bukit valuable lessons on the importance of defending our
homeland, the terrors of war and the makings of a true leader.
Chandu, the Japanese soldiers don the Indian Regiment’s
Lastly, I would like to salute the Malay Regiment. I believe in
uniform, hoping to catch the Malay Regiment off-guard.
the hearts of all Singaporeans, the soldiers of the Malay
But, the observant Malay Regiment officer noticed that
Regiment are the true heroes. They truly lived up to the Malay
the “Indian Regiment” soldiers were marching in 4 ranks
Regiment’s motto “Ta'at Setia” (meaning “Loyal and True”).
(typical that of Japanese soldiers), instead of their usual 3
SGT Ho Chin Shin Ronald
ranks. Also, the way they marched looked very robotic
(which was how Japanese soldiers would march). Instead
of catching the Malay Regiment by surprise, the
Japanese soldiers in disguise suffered heavy losses.
Another lesson that I learnt from this trip was
how the Japanese soldiers outwitted the British officers
by invading Singapore using bicycles. The British
assumed that the Japanese will attack Singapore by sea,
as the swamps and jungles of Malaya would deter, if not
obstruct, any overland invasion. This assumption was a
grave mistake as it ignored the highly developed
communications network system that the British
themselves had constructed throughout the peninsula.
Also, by using light bicycles as a mode of transport, the
Japanese Army was able to move swiftly and easily
through the peninsula of Malaya, which prevented the
British from countering their attack. This was the main
cause of the fall of Singapore.
Bicycles used
by the
Japanese
Imperial Army
during WWII
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The award-winning Poster designed and done by LCP Lim Xing Xia, LCP Jolyn Tey, LCP Gavin Ng, LCP Wilson Lee
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