MANAGING NCC(AIR)

My seniors

I remembered many seniors. They were very committed and responsible. They displayed great organisational and leadership skills. Some notable seniors from NCC are Lim Hng Kiang and Richard Ee. Of course, outside the classroom, there were other senior Rafflesians which were very charismatic and outstanding that most juniors loved to emulate. Positive peer influence and learning was a great part of education for most of us. Those were the hidden treasures many RI boys experienced as they journeyed through RI

Taking over from the seniors

By precedent and tradition, we inherited the leadership from our seniors when we came to Pre U 1. They retired mid year to concentrate on the ‘A” level exam. 5 of my cohorts were selected for a 3 week cadet officer training. We were housed at Maju Camp. I remembered the round the island topography march. It was truly a memorable, enjoyable and fulfilling chapter of my life in NCC(AIR). At the end of training, I was commissioned as a Cadet Lieutenant. This meant I wore a diamond on my shoulder and all rank below me must give me a customary salute. It did make me feel proud and important. Of course we were to assume greater responsibility and leadership role both at RI NCC(AIR) unit as well as to take up assignment at the centralised ATC at Dempsey Road Camp. (Photo of passing out parade. me in the centre)

At Passing Out ceremony, together with school mates from Land, Sea and Girls.

Leadership

NCC(AIR) has memberships of over 100. Leadership at the top was manned by 5 cadet lieutenants. At the top was OC, 2IC and follow by Training Officer with 2 Platoon Commanders. I was the Training Officer responsible for planning and coordinating all training matters for year 1 to 3 cadets. It was very time consuming job but I enjoyed every minutes of it. I spent the entire afternoon at our office. So much so that I remembered I was like a part time student, often missing out homework and studies. Without doubt, my academics result was poor. In RI, Pre U 1 was considered a honeymoon year.



That's me dismissing the parade.

Visitor Air Cadets from other countries



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