National Cadet Corps (Air)
Teachers-In-Charge
1. Mr Alex Ang Kok Wee (Advisor)
2. Mr Toh Chin Hwee (Teacher-in-charge)
3. Mr Wu Yueshen (2 Teacher-in-charge)
4. Ms Koh Huixin Madeline
Training Day & Time
Wednesdays, 3.30pm - 6.00pm
Northbrooks Secondary School NCC (Air) unit aims to develop disciplined and responsible cadets who possess strong leadership qualities and values such as integrity, teamwork and fortitude. This is done through various activities such as:
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foot drills,
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Individual Field Craft,
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Flight Experience programme,
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Wings programme,
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aeromodelling programme,
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use of the SAR-21 assault rifle, and
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Total Defence programme.
The training in Secondary 1 begins with the learning of basic foot drills, which is important to teach cadets discipline and teamwork. Secondary 1 cadets are exposed to adventure training through Camp FORGE. During the camp, cadets will try out the Motivation Obstacle Course, rappelling, archery, and Flying Fox. Cadets will learn to fold and launch paper aeroplanes as part of the aeromodelling programme.
These help to build character, instill confidence and develop the adventure spirit in cadets.
In Secondary 2, cadets will learn intermediate foot drills and elements of Individual Field Craft. Secondary 2 cadets will attend Camp STEEL to build on their character, confidence and adventure spirit through the High Confidence Challenge Course, Rappelling, and Paintball Shooting. They will also be taught and assessed on the technical handling of SAR-21 assault rifles. Cadets will learn to construct and launch balsa wood gliders as part of the modeling programme.
Secondary 3 cadets are assessed on the skills learnt in lower secondary during Specialist Assessment. Selected cadets will undergo leadership training and be groomed to take on advanced leadership roles such as the Unit Sergeant Major and Assistant Unit Sergeant Major by attending the Senior Specialist Leaders Course. NCC (Air) provides a learning platform for students to acquire essential leadership skills and a spirit of adventure to help them face their future challenges. Cadets will learn to operate quadcopters (drones) as part of the aeromodelling programme.
The physical fitness of cadets is developed with regular physical training sessions. These trainings are made enjoyable with the occasional introduction of games such as soccer and Captain’s Ball.
Cadets will also participate in inter-unit competitions and the Air competition conducted by NCC HQ annually. Cadets will also contribute to the community by conducting VIA activities.
Programmes:
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Camp FORGE (Junior Cadets)
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Camp STEEL (Senior Cadets)
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Specialist Assessment (Cadet Leaders)
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Senior Specialist Leaders Course (Cadet Leaders)
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Total Defence programme (Junior Cadets, Senior Cadets, Cadet Leaders)
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Wings programme (Junior Cadets, Senior Cadets, Cadet Leaders)
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Aeromodelling programme (Junior Cadets, Senior Cadets, Cadet Leaders)
Achievements:
2023
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Unit Recognition – Distinction
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Air Competition (Paper Glider – Longest Time Aloft) - Third
2022
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Unit Recognition – Accomplishment
2021
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Unit Recognition – Accomplishment
2019
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Unit Recognition - Accomplishment
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Air Competition (Catapult Launched Glider) - Third
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