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HOMEWORK QN by Area 2 & 8

(a)    Identify the strengths and AFIs in our programmes for cadet learning experiences.

(b)   Discuss how we can enhance our strengths and work on our AFIs

(c)    How can we make RISE values more explicit in our programme? Elaborate.

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Area Homework_Area 8_Feedback on ATC&STC by Units

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As members of the NPCC family, you are invited to give your constructive comments to points shared by the respective Areas on this topic. You may add or respond to pointer. And remember the following rules :
- respect each others' opinions
- use formal langugae
- always be positive in your tone
- be objective
- no vulgarities
Enjoy!

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So far the orienteering for Sec 3 is not much different from the land expedition for Sec 2. How can HQ repackage the programme to be authentic for the Sec 3?

The number of maps and compasses provided to the group is insufficient. Perhaps the group size is too big to consider orienteering. In NCC, their orienteering group size is less than 10 cadets. (usually about 4 - 6 cadets per group)

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Recently, our ASTC did not feature WCJ for our Sec 2 cadets. When will WCJ be reinstall as one of the water activities?

Also with reference to the OE Masterplan, will NPCC consider removing the camp for Sec 3?

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Is there a need to have two camps in Ubin?

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Is there a need to have two camps in Ubin?

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Just wondering if we can follow our NCDCC counterpart as they do not need to do camp in Ubin anymore.

I would like to suggest the following:
1) Sec 2 will have their ATC Camp in Ubin & Sec 3 will have their STC in HRC format. (Meaning no stay in)

2) We can also consider reducing our camp to 2D1N as with the new outdoor programs a lot of activities are repeated. (Eg: Sec 3 OBS or Level Camps)

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Comparing with the other two UGs, NCC & NCDCC, they don't have such compulsory outdoor camps.

I would suggest for ATC to be just 2D1N because if u realize, the last day is just area cleaning. Hence my suggestion is to start the camp on Friday morning (E.g. 8 - 9 am) and end on Saturday evening like 5 pm. If NCC Steel camp can allow students to go for camp during curriculum time, then why not for ATC?

To remove STC because all sec.3 already have OBS & Level camps. And adding on the Unit Annual camp...it will be like 4 camps for the Sec.3.

Some of the activities are even repeated.

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Agreed with the officers here on the above. With the introduction of OBS, ATC/STC essentially becomes duplicate.

NPCC can consider a shift in its emphasis to keep it relevant to the climate of MOE right now.

For example, UT and CSI are things unique to NPCC and we can emphasize on these more, while combining ATC/STC to make time for the former.

Mr Ho SC
PHS, Area 3

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it's difficult to include orienteering as the CIs also have difficulties understanding it

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it's difficult to include orienteering as the CIs also have difficulties understanding it

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Having a 3D2N course for both ATC and STC when the bulk of programme would have been covered during Sec 2 level camps and OBS.

On top of that, we have Annual Unit Camps. On an average, every cadet would have 2 NPCC-related camp and 1 Level camp per year.

If intention of ATC/STC is for the cadets bond within the area, Area Games Day and other courses would have covered that.

3D2N with Day 1 gone with tent pitching and Day 3 being area cleaning, then we should cut it down to 2D1N, just to let the cadets "feel" that it is camping with authentic kerosene-lit campfire.

Although tent pitching is the authentic way of camping for NPCC cadets, I think its time to move away from the traditional tents into the new 4-men tents that is being used for actual camping so that the time spent to pitch can be used to spend on other meaningful activities.