National Police Cadet Corps

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The National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) is the largest uniformed group for youths in Singapore in terms of membership. As of 31 March 2004, the organisation has 596 teacher officers and 20,146 student members in 155 secondary schools, 2 polytechnics open units and 2 University Open Units. With the support from two ministries, namely the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Home Affairs,the ministry that runs the Singapore Police Force, the organisation has grown from being a relatively new-comer compared to other uniformed groups, to being one of the more well-established in terms of reputation, standards, and acceptabilty amongst the youths of Singapore and their parents.

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[edit] Mission/Vision

The MISSION of the National Police Cadet Corps is to develop its cadets into caring and responsible citizens.

The VISION of the National Police Cadet Corps is to mould the builders of a safe & secure home.

In accordance with our mission and observing our objectives, we believe that our association with the National Police Cadet Corps will:

  • ENSURE our growth by exposing us to a challenging environment, which, in turn will imbibe us with leadership qualities, strong character and civic, social and moral values.
  • ENLIGHTEN us on the role of the Singapore Police Force, help to build a stronger bond of friendship with them, and so lead to a safer place for all in the country.
  • As part of a culture that encourages us to treat fellow cadets with respect, courtesy and tact,help us to extend the same care and concern to others.
  • As a result of our identification with the Singapore Police Force, TEACH us to adopt its tradition of high standards of performance, commitment, duty and service, to seek to excel and to face up to challenge.

[edit] Pledge

"We the members of the National Police Cadet Corps, do here and now solemnly and sincerely pledge that:

We will always bear true faith and allegiance to the President and our Republic of Singapore.

We will always be loyal and true to our country, our people and the government.

We will always be prepared to serve our country and community.

We will always preserve the peace and uphold the law."

[edit] Uniform

The present NPCC uniform consists of an all-blue top and pants, the design very similar to those worn by police officers.

A dark blue beret bearing the SPF crest is worn.

The top consists of a dacron blue short sleeved shirt, with metal buttons bearing the SPF logo. Formation signs bearing the cadet's school are worn on both sleeves. Epaulettes bearing the cadet's rank are worn on the shoulders.

A black leather belt is worn around the waist.

Dacron blue pants form the bottom of the uniform. The length of the pants cannot exceed the 3 boot lace line from the bottom.

Black leather boots complete the uniform. The toe cap, sides and back of the boots must be polished to a mirror - like shine.


[edit] Ranks

Secondary School cadets Cadet (unranked), Lance Corporal, Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Station Inspector

Adult officers Cadet Inspector, Honorary Officer

And alot more ranking available at NPCC Website

[edit] Training

All cadets go through a 4/5 year course in their Secondary school, depending on their academic stream.

There are usually 2 trainings a week, one of which is a physical training session and the second a full uniform session, which consists of drills, campcraft and (sometimes) physical training. Trainig sessions usually last 4 hours. They are meant to train the cadets both mentally and physically. Occasionally, visits to Police Establishments may be conducted so as to give cadets a better insight on the Police Force.

When cadets are in the middle of their Secondary 3 academic year, they will be initiated as Non - Commisioned Officers. A course may be organised to determine their position as an officer.

All cadets will pass out (be discharged) before they take their GCSE 'O' Level Examinations or equivalent.


[edit] Milestones

Laying the Groundwork

1959 – A pilot scheme was launched whereby a Police Cadet Corps (PCC) Unit was set up on an experimental basis. Bartley Secondary School formed the first unit with 30 cadets and a teacher officer.

2 Jun 1961 – The Police Cadet Corps Ordinance was enacted. All schools were given approval to set up PCC units. Siglap Secondary School and Serangoon Garden Government High School were the first to form such units.

1963 – The PCC and the National Cadet Corps (NCC) came under the administration of the Ministry of Education (MOE) with the Director of Education as the Director of Cadet Forces and in the following year, the PCC recruited girl cadets. Two new units were formed in the Raffles' Girls' Secondary School and Sang Nila Utama Secondary School.

1968 – Formation signs were introduced for unit identity.

1969 – With the integration of PCC, Army, Air & Sea, the PCC was renamed National Cadet Corps (Police).

Consolidating The Ground

1970 – Cadet Inspectors' unit was formed from students in Pre-u classes.

1971 – The NCC (Police) was renamed National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC). The NPCC band was also formed in the same year.

1972 – The "grey and khaki" uniform was changed to the present all-blue.

1974 – The NPCC Council was established by an Act of Parliament.

1 Apr 1975 – The NPCC Council was inaugurated by the Minister for Education.

1976 – The NPCC Band recruited girl cadets.

1979 – The NPCC service medals and clasps were introduced for officers and a year later, Proficiency Badges for cadets were introduced.

Manoeuvering The Ground

1980 – This period of time saw many initiatives being introduced to the Corps: the proficiency badges were introduced in 1980 in the hope of generating greater interest and opening up avenues to challenge cadets to achieve and excel.

1982 – The NUS NPCC Unit was established in 1982 to allow ex-cadets to continue their involvement in the Corps. These ex-cadets are known as "Honorary Officers".

1983 – The NPCC Pledge and NPCC March were introduced in 1983 and 1984 respectively to nurture a distinct NPCC Culture.

1984 – The objectives of the Corps was modified in 1984 to reflect the intellectual dimension and national concerns while retaining the traditional emphases.

1987 – Also, the NPCC Pulau Ubin Camp Site was officially declared open in 1987.

Soaring Above The Ground

1991 – NTU NPCC Unit was established in 1991. In the same year, the training wing of NPCC HQ assisted in the training of police officers in campcraft who were scheduled to go on their first UN Peace Keeping Mission in Namibia.

1994 – The Corps came closer to realize its dream to develop an NPCC Camp that could accommodate 750 campers when the Urban Redevelopment Authority leased to it a 26-hectare piece of land in Pulau Ubin in 1994.

1996 – The NPCC Mission Statement and Core Beliefs were formulated and adopted in 1996 to root the Corps in a strong and purposeful philosophy.

1997 – The most prestigious of the NPCC Badges - the SPF-NPCC Badge - was unveiled in 1997 and was awarded to 10 cadets in that same year during the NPCC Day Parade.

Sept 2000 – The idea to explore the set-up of the NPCC (Sea) Unit first surfaced during a meeting on the progress of the new NPCC campsite at Pulau Ubin. The meeting involved Deputy Commissioner of Police, Chairman NPCC Council and Commandant NPCC.

27 Nov 2001 – NPCC council gave in-principle approval to start the NPCC (Sea) Unit in two schools namely; Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and Springfield Secondary School.

January 2002 – The two schools initiated recruitment of cadets for the sea units.

20 April 2002 – The new NPCC Ceremonial Flag was launched during the NPCC Day Parade.

15 Jan 2003 – The two sea units were launched on together with the ground -breaking ceremony for the Loyang Regional Base.

2005 – Pioneer batch of Non-Commissioned Officers took over as the new leaders of the NPCC(Sea) units in Singapore.

2006 – Raffles Girls' School initiated recruitment of girl cadets for its all girl sea unit, the first in Singapore.

2006 – New Town Secondary School and Hwa Chong Institution become the first two units to receive the Unit Excellence Award for ten consecutive Unit Overall Proficiency Gold Awards at the annual NPCC day parade 2006.

[edit] People

[edit] Commandants

Commandant, Volunteer Special Constabulary/Police Cadet Corps

Commandant, Police Cadet Corps

Commandant, National Cadet Corps (Police)

Commandant, National Police Cadet Corps

[edit] Units

Area 1

Area 2

Area 3

Area 4

Area 5

Area 6

Area 7

Area 8

Dunman Secondary School Hai Sing Catholic School East Spring Secondary School

Area 9

Area 10

Area 11

Area 12

Area 13

Area 14

Area 15

Area 16

Area 17

Area 18

Area 19

  • Assumption English School
  • Dunearn Secondary School
  • Greenridge Secondary School
  • Hillgrove Secondary School
  • Swiss Cottage Secondary School
  • Yusof Ishak Secondary School

Area 20

[edit] References

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

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