Parade Notice for 24/03/12

Sorry for the late notice. There will be parade this saturday (24/03/12). Time is 0720-1300. Attire is Full-U (bring pt kit (coy tee)) Attendance is compulsory for platoon 1,2,3,4,5. Platoon 1 is having drill test. Please help to spread this message around. Thanks.

Invitation to Participate in the National Day Parade 2012.

This year National Day Parade 2012 will be celebrated at the Float@ Marina Bay on 9 August, Thursday. The Boys' Brigade Singapore once again has been invited by the parade organizer to contribute a marching contingent in the Parade and Ceremony segment. The marching contingent is to consist of 49 Boys, with an additional of 5 standing by as reserves.

You are cordially invite to participate in the celebration of our nation's 47th birthday. However, please take note of the following essential information and conditions for applications:

1. Singapore citizen, preferably 1.6m to 1.7m in height.

2. Boys should be physically fit and energetic. Any pre-existing medical conditions that would render as unfit to participate fully in the rehearsals and actual parade will NOT be accepted. Boys with back problem are also advised not to participate.

3. Boys must attend ALL rehearsals, in addition to the actual parade, in order for you all to be awarded the National Event Badge and CCA Points. Boys with valid letter from school may be excused during examination periods.

4. Boys who are in Platoon 3 who have attained Drill Stage 2 Award (should be able to march correctly in timing) may participate in the contingent.

5. Boys who are wearing glasses should only wear glasses with BLACK frame and CLEAR Lenses (no colored or transition lens), or contact lenses.

How to apply:

An internal mass brief and selection exercise will be conducted at BBHQ on 7 April at 9am to 3pm in Full Uniform. All interested Boys should attend the internal mass brief and selection exercise if you wish to make it into the contingent. Boys are required to attend the full session.

Any interested Boys please approach Mr Bay or Mr Terence by 27 March, 11pm.

Time commitment and other notes:

Boys participating in the parade should expect to have to keep their Saturdays free from mid April till the parade from 9am to 9pm. The rehearsals are schedule on every Saturdays, 12.30pm to 5pm, starting from 17 April to 9 August. Individual contingent training may commence 2 to 3 weeks before proceeding to combined rehearsals. Longer rehearsal hours are expected on 23 June onwards, when combined rehearsal begins at the parade venue.

Please note, in the event of heavy rain and other disruptions, the next day (Sunday) may be used as a replacement date, at the discretion of the parade organizers.

NO exemptions from rehearsals will be allowed due for Company and church (whether sponsoring church or Boy's own church) events.

Food and Transportation:

Food will be provided for training that straddle across Lunch and Dinner. Transportation will be catered to pick up/drop off from BBHQ.

Should you require any clarification, please feel free to approach Mr Terence.

We (a team of NDP 2012 BB Officers) look forward to your enthusiastic participation in this event.

Platoon 2 and 3 wil be having your adventure test on this wednesday (21 march), test will be tested based on the powerpoint slides.Test will be max 45mins long. total marks 40.

To download the ppt slides, go to the url below


Powerpoint slides

Our ex-BB Boy from Instructor Hong You's batch

Volunteering to upgrade his Physical Employment Status (PES) one month before his Operationally Ready Date (ORD) and to extend his National Service (NS) are not things that an ordinary Full-Time National Serviceman (NSF) is willing to do. But Corporal (CPL) Joseph Leong is no ordinary NSF. "He is a positive and diligent soldier who takes pride in his work in ensuring its quality before submission. His contributions in HRSC extend beyond his job scope as an Administrative Support Assistant (ASA)," said Lieutenant Colonel (NS) Ng Buck Hoe, who is CPL Leong's branch head.

CPL Leong works as an Injury Management ASA at the Human Resource Service Centre (HRSC), and his job scope includes processing service injury cases and putting them up for approval.

Such is his passion and dedication to serve that CPL Leong works tirelessly with units to clear as many injury cases as he can each day. He had even requested to be upgraded to a higher PES and attended PES C Basic Military Training (BMT) for better deployability. "I feel that I am able to do more for the country," he said. However, despite his attempts to upgrade his PES, he was again assessed to be non-combat fit, and still serves as an Injury Management ASA. Nonetheless, he does not feel disappointed and is happy to continue serving injured servicemen to the best of his ability.

Earlier this month, Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Lieutenant-General (LG) Neo Kian Hong presented him with the CDF Commander's Coin when he visited Personnel Command (PERSCOM). The Coin was awarded in recognition of his outstanding efforts in enhancing organisational excellence and operational readiness.

Besides CPL Leong, three other staff from PERSCOM, namely Major (MAJ) Quek Meng Cher from Human Resource (HR) Institute, Ms Wee Soo Chin from HR System and Corporal First Class Jeremy Lin from NS Service Centre also received the coin.

CPL Leong had also volunteered to extend his National Service under the Voluntary Extension of Service scheme. "My university term starts around May and my initial ORD was in January, so during this interim period where I have no plans, I would like to do something I'm more comfortable with and continue serving."

His dedication and exemplary attitude are commendable, and besides the CDF Commander's Coin, he was also presented the Best Soldier award for January this year.

The CDF Commander's Coin is an informal means of recognition for servicemen and women who have displayed professional excellence, personal commitment and dedication while performing beyond the call of duty.

It is given selectively to about 20 servicemen and women each year. Nominations are usually from the unit or formation commanders via a citation, recording the details of their efforts and contributions. Based on these recommendations, CDF will then select the recipients of the award.

LDC Test Result

PTE Kow Jia Liang - 34/40

PTE Derek Pok - 30/40

PTE Joachim Lee - 36/40

PTE Kenny Juay - 17/40

PTE Gabriel Goh - 34/40

PTE Kiew Yu Cheng - 32/40

PTE Bay Sin Siong - 23/40

LCP Jerrell Tng - 35/40

Sin Siong and Kenny:

Re-test will be on Friday, 30 minutes before camp. Passing mark will be 85% of the total paper.

Target Badge Test

Platoon 1:

Do be reminded that you are to have your target badge theory test on Friday, 2/3/12. Please study for this test as it will be important in your coming RTC camp. Report at 12.40 pm after your last lesson at the computer lab 1. The test will be about an hour and it will have a total of 30 marks.

SGT Ian