National Cadet Corps

Introduction

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a military youth organisation supported by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education. Our mission is to nurture inspiring leaders and committed citizens through fun, adventurous and military-related activities.

National Day Commemoration Ceremonial Parade

Programme Overview

The 4-year NCC programme is based on the ‘Cadet Strong’ framework, which focuses on developing a Fit Body, Resilient Mind and Committed Heart. The programme also inculcates the 7 core values - loyalty to country, uprightness, leadership, discipline, commitment and responsibility, care for fellow cadets and adventurous spirit.

Total Defence Day 2022 Programme at Pathlight School (Values in Action Activity)

Cadets undergo skills training in leadership, drills, marksmanship, fieldcraft and adventure-related areas.

Some of the key programs are:

• Orienteering Skills

• Individual Field Craft

• SAR21 Individual Marksmanship Training and Live Range

• Sports & Games

There are also further programmes that include the Precision Drill Squad, Freestyle Drill Squad and Sports & Games. Selected cadets have the opportunity to participate in programmes such as the International Cadet Exchange Program (ICEP).

Freestyle Drill and Precision Drill Competition

Visit to Army Open House 2022

5KM Route March from Christ Church Secondary School to Woodlands Waterfront during CHR’s annual NCC Camp 2022

Achievements

2025

• Unit Recognition (Distinction)

2024

• Unit Recognition (Distinction)

2023

• Freestyle Drills Competition (Central Preliminary Rounds - 3rd Place)

• Precision Drills Competition (Central Preliminary Rounds - 5th Place)

2022

• Unit Recognition (Distinction)

• NCC Sports Championship (Captain’s Ball Mixed Team - 3rd Place)

• NCC Sports Championship (Captain’s Ball Girls Team - 1st Place)

• Outstanding Cadet Award - Karunakaran Arjuna

Training Days & Time