Cadet Specialist Manual Training Syllabus Edition 4 October 2013 The information given in this document is not to be communicated either directly or indirectly to the press or to any person not authorized to receive it. Intellectual Property of Anglo Chinese School (Barker Road) Compiled By: C/2LT Jeremy Ang 1 Cadet Specialist Aim of This Manual The aim of this manual is to aid cadets by enhancing their knowledge of instructional techniques in organising, conducting and executing Individual Field Craft, Technical Handling of the SAR 21 weapon. In time, cadets will be able to apply what they have learned to their National Cadet Corps journey. This knowledge is also useful when cadets eventually attend the Cadet Specialist Course at Secondary 3, and upon successful completion, they will be appointed as the Auxiliary Instructors in their school units where they will be able to impart their knowledge acquired during the course to their junior cadets. This manual will also serve as a guide, allowing cadets to enhance their instructional abilities in organizing, conducting and executing some form of parades and ceremonies in their school units. 2 Content Page Chapter: What Is The National Cadet Corps? .............................................................................................. 6 Vision & Mission Statement ......................................................................................................... 6 The National Cadet Corps Pledge ................................................................................................ 6 The National Cadet Corps Flag ..................................................................................................... 6 The NCC Song ............................................................................................................................... 8 History of the Corps ................................................................................................................... 10 National Cadet Corp’s Sea District’s Timeline ............................................................................ 13 Core Values ................................................................................................................................ 14 Chapter: Ranks, Uniform & Decorum ........................................................................................................ 15 Temporary Excuse from Wearing Uniform ................................................................................ 15 Numbered Order of Dress.......................................................................................................... 15 Occasions for Wearing Various Uniforms .................................................................................. 16 Badges ........................................................................................................................................ 19 Neatness, Appearance and Cleanliness ..................................................................................... 25 National Cadet Corps Nomenclature ......................................................................................... 29 Promotion Criteria for Cadets of ACSBR .................................................................................... 30 Accessories to the Uniform ........................................................................................................ 32 National Cadet Corps Training Syllabus ...................................................................................................... 33 Chapter: SAR-21 ......................................................................................................................................... 37 Introduction to the SAR-21 ........................................................................................................ 38 Composition of the SAR-21 ........................................................................................................ 42 o SAR-21 Components: Barrel Group ............................................................................. 42 o SAR-21 Components: Upper Receiver Group .............................................................. 43 o SAR-21 Components: Bolt Carrier Group ..................................................................... 45 o SAR-21 Components: Lower Receiver Group .............................................................. 46 Immediate Action Drills (IA) ....................................................................................................... 47 Stripping & Assembling the SAR-21 (Why?) .............................................................................. 49 Stripping of SAR-21 .................................................................................................................... 49 Assembling of SAR-21 ................................................................................................................ 50 3 Chapter: Individual Field Craft ................................................................................................................... 51 Description of Ground ............................................................................................................... 52 Factors on Why Things Are Seen ............................................................................................... 53 Importance of Cover & Concealment ........................................................................................ 54 Fundamentals for Correct Use of Cover .................................................................................... 54 Movement by Day ...................................................................................................................... 56 Judging Distances ....................................................................................................................... 60 Target Indication ........................................................................................................................ 61 How to Give a Command? ........................................................................................................ 62 Methods of Indicating a Target .................................................................................................. 62 Field Signals ................................................................................................................................ 64 Chapter: Guiding Principles for Drill & Parades ........................................................................................ 67 Guiding Principles for Parade..................................................................................................... 68 Teaching by Example ................................................................................................................. 69 How to Give a Command? ......................................................................................................... 70 Aids to Drill ................................................................................................................................. 72 Sequence of Parade ................................................................................................................... 75 Getting On Parade ..................................................................................................................... 76 Chapter: Drills ............................................................................................................................................. 77 Foot Drills 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Slow March to Quick March ...................................................................................................... 82 Quick March to Slow March ...................................................................................................... 83 Arms Drills .................................................................................................................................. 85 The Sizing Command .................................................................................................................. 86 Formation of Squad ................................................................................................................... 87 Chapter: Colours Drill ................................................................................................................................. 89 A Short History of Colours.......................................................................................................... 89 Parts of the Colours and its Accessories .................................................................................... 90 Colours Drills .............................................................................................................................. 92 Chapter: Pace Stick Drills ........................................................................................................................... 98 Introduction to the Pace Stick ................................................................................................... 98 4 Use of a Pace Stick ....................................................................................................................