specs revision

field signal: enemy ahead

field signal: enemy ahead

thumbs down sign, arm extended to your left

field signal: friendly / ally ahead

thumbs up sign, arm extended to your left

field signal: halt

raise your left arm by your shoulder, palm facing forward

field signal: take cover

arm bent with open palm facing inwards below right shoulder, move down to left twice

field signal: double up

arm bent with clenched fist slightly below right shoulder, moving arm quickly to the side multiple times

take note for field signals

use left arm; right arm holds rifle

flush fingers

big actions

field signals to use w/ enemy ahead

enemy ahead, take cover, halt

field signals to use w/ passing enemy

double up

field signals to use w/ ally ahead

friendly ahead

movement by day: do not know where enemy is

normal alert; hold rifle 45° downwards, fingers off the trigger, left hand supporting barrel

movement by day: know enemy is near

high alert; point rifle straight ahead, butt of the rifle at your shoulder hollow

movement by day: some cover up to waist level

high crawl: crawl on all fours, move opposite arm and leg together

hold rifle in front of you w/ ejection port facing up, muzzle should not touch ground

movement by day: low cover (minimal cover & concealment)

low crawl: lie as flat as possible w/ stomach on ground, move opposite arm and leg together

hold rifle normally, dust cover up, muzzle should not touch ground

judging distances

• stretch out left hand w/ thumb pointing up, place in front of object

• for a 1.7m object:

  • 50m = 2 thumbnails

  • 100m = 1 thumbnail

  • 200m = 1/2 thumbnail

FCO: target indication

• arc of fire

• clock ray (12 is straight ahead, 9 is left arc, 3 is right arc)

FCO: GIRLRO

• Group (group, platoon, squad)

• Indication (arc of fire or clock ray)

• Range (distance)

• Location (landmark + where enemy is)

• Rate (regular or rapid)

• Order (“fire!“)

GK: vision of NCC

extraordinary youth leaders

GK: core values of NCC

LULDCCAS

• loyalty to country

• uprightness

• leadership

• discipline

• commitment & responsibility

• care for fellow cadets

• adventurous spirit

• safety

GK: mission of NCC

to nurture inspiring leaders and committed citizens through fun, adventurous and military-related activities

GK: what does the sword held by the lion on the NCC flag symbolise?

defence of our country

GK: what does the white colour on the NCC flag \n symbolise?

everlasting purity and virtue

GK: what does the red colour on the NCC flag \n symbolise?

universal brotherhood and equality of man

GK: what does the lion on the NCC flag represent?

bravery, courage and strength of the youth of Singapore

GK: what makes an NCC cadet “cadet strong”?

being one with a resilient mind, fit body and committed heart

GK: key thrusts of NCC

leadership, fitness, commitment to Singapore

GK: describe how NCC played a part in the defence of Singapore during WW2

during the outbreak of WW2, many NCC cadets joined the Singapore Volunteer Corps and fought against the Japanese troops in the defence of Singapore

GK: NCC pledge

we, the members of the National Cadet Corps and youth of the Republic of Singapore, do hereby pledge to be loyal to the Republic and the Corps, and to maintain a high standard of discipline and performance so that we may better serve our country

GK: mission of SAF

to enhance Singapore’s peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to ensure a swift and decisive victory against the aggressor

GK: 4 services of SAF

army, navy, air force, digital & intelligence service

GK: armour, combat engineers & artillery are divisions in which SAF service?

army

GK: littoral mission vessels (LMVs) and missile corvettes are equipment operated by which SAF service?

navy

GK: F-15SG and chinooks are systems operated by which SAF service?

air force

GK: how many years must able-bodied Singaporean men serve as NSFs?

2 years

GK: which pillar of total defence is associated with the SAF?

military defence

GK: colour of rubber wrist band that is worn by soldiers with medical conditions?

yellow

GK: signs of heat injury

• extreme fatigue (unable to continue with physical activity)

• hot and flushing (redness of skin)

• severe muscle cramps

• nausea and/or vomiting

• headache

• giddiness and/or fainting spells due to sudden change in position

• change in mental state (confused, disoriented, agitated)

GK: how many hours of uninterrupted rest must cadets get the night before any strenuous activity?

7 hours

GK: safety tool used before start of training

cadet risk assessment checklist (RAC)

GK: what should be reported to your teacher officer?

hazards, near misses, safety breaches

GK: before training, i must ensure that:

my buddy is with me and they have also completed their risk assessment checklist (RAC)

GK: five main groups of SAR-21

upper receiver group, lower receiver group, barrel assembly group, bolt carrier group, magazine group

GK: what group is shown?

barrel assembly group

GK: maximum effective range of SAR-21 rifle

460m

GK: how many 5.56mm rounds can the SAR-21 box magazine hold?

30 rounds

GK: magnification capability of SAR-21 optical scope

1.5 times

GK: during firing of SAR-21, when firer encounters a weapon stoppage, what immediate action (IA) should be taken?

safe, tilt, check

GK: what parts can be used in case the SAR-21 optical scope fails?

iron sights

GK: five characteristics of SAR-21 rifle

• semi-automatic

• air-cooled

• gas operated

• magazine feed

• closed bolt system

GK: procedures taken to remediate double feeding in IA drills

• safe, tilt, check

• remove magazine

• tilt weapon to right

• cock weapon multiple times until stuck rounds are out of the chamber

• check bolt and chamber clear

• insert magazine

• cock fully

• resume firing

GK: procedures taken to remediate no feeding in IA drills

• safe, tilt, check

• slap base of magazine upwards

• pull charging handle fully to rear and hold it there

• observe that magazine is seated properly and a round is ready to be chambered

• release charging handle

• engage enemy, resume firing

GK: during stripping of the weapon, what is the first standard accessory that is removed?

magazine

GL: three checks conducted upon assembling weapon

• safety mechanism check

• trigger mechanism check

• sear check

GK: what should you do when instructor gives command “firers for inspection, port arms”?

• engage last round catch

• place rifle butt on right shoulder with chamber facing upwards

GK: how to read a grid reference?

take coordinates of bottom left corner

across the corridor & up the stairs - x-coordinate then y-coordinate

format: x, y (e.g. 265, 425)

GK: bearing format

[direction] [degree°] [direction]

e.g. N 45° W

GK: azimuth navigation format

draw a line pointing north from ref. point, then draw another line to destination

take the angle measured in a clockwise direction (N = 0°, E = 90°, S = 180°, W = 270°)

GK: during orienteering, how do you head to a known location?

turn whole body until orienteering arrow aligns with magnetic arrow to face direction of travel

GK: why would you apply intersection in navigation?

determine an unknown point which can be seen in the far distance with reference to two or more known points

GK: why would you apply resection in navigation?

find your exact current location by identifying at least two distinct points on the map

GK: identify the parts of the compass shown

A: orienteering arrow

B: rotating bezel

C: magnetic needle

GK: what action will increase your average pace (taking more steps than usual)?

walking up a steep slope

carrying heavy bag / equipment

GK: which IFC skillset is used to help hide personnel and equipment from enemy forces by applying colour & materials to blend in with the environment?

camouflage & concealment

GK: why are field signals essential for soldiers?

to keep voice conversations to a minimum, to observe noise discipline, to keep silence when approaching the enemy

GK: in a hostile situation, how many seconds does a cadet have to move from one cover to another cover swiftly?

4 seconds

GK: field signals to use when enemy is spotted

take cover, enemy ahead

GK: limitations of using field signals

can be greatly disrupted during periods of poor visibility, can be unreliable when range is too far from one soldier to another

GK: how do we apply clock-ray method to project direction of determined target?

identify a landmark at the front & determine clock direction of target from the landmark

GK: 7 factors that affect judging of distances

CVESTS + W

• colour

• visibility

• elevation

• sun position

• terrain

• size

• water

GK: what is equivalent to the size of a person 100m away?

length of thumbnail

GK: what is equivalent to the size of a person 200m away?

1/2 length of thumbnail

GK: what is equivalent to the size of a person 300m away?

1/4 length of thumbnail

GK: how do you apply halving method in judging distances?

• to judge further distances (>300m), pick a halfway point between target and yourself

• estimate distance to halfway point using unit of measurement method (use unit you’re familiar with)

• double distance to obtain estimated distance from target to yourself

GK: what does “indication” refer to in FCO sequence?

direction of target