RANKS AND BADGES

[ELIGIBILITY]

-Sec 2 and above
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]

This badge may be awarded to a cadet of at least secondary 2 level and who has passed the following: -
1. Written Test
i. Principles of Crime Prevention and how cadets can help to prevent crime.
ii. Preventive measures against different categories of crime.
iii. Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.
iv. Police Organisational set-up and functions.
v. The roles and functions of the National Crime Prevention Council.
vi. Geographical boundaries of Police Land Divisions and locations of Police Stations and Neighbourhood Police Posts (NPPs).
vii. How and when to report crimes/suspicious persons and giving information to Police. 2. Observation test included in the written test paper. (Crime risks/suspicious persons) 3. Personal Assignments i. Participate actively in the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and persuade their parents to form and/or join the Neighbourhood Watch Groups. ii. Bring handouts of Crime Prevention leaflets/checklist to the notice of parents. iii. Persuade their parents to implement preventive measures, as and when necessary, to protect their homes and property. iv. Regularly practise Crime Prevention measures at home, school and on the street. v. Maintain a logbook of Crime Prevention articles published in the news media and/or photographs, extracts of any literature etc on Crime Prevention. vi. Visit the police permanent Crime Prevention (Demonstration) Room at the Crime Prevention Department or at Ang Mo Kio Police Station, Bedok Police Station, Clementi Police Station and Geylang Police Station. vii. Propagate the Crime Prevention message by discussing the leaflets/checklists on Crime Prevention with their parents and at least two of their neighbours and to persuade them to implement the measures recommended.
viii. Conduct a Crime-Risk Survey of the school premises and put a report with recommendations.

Swimming

[ELIGIBILITY]

-Sec 1 and above
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]

This badge may be awarded to a cadet of any level who has passed the National Survival Swimming Test (Bronze medal) conducted by the Singapore Sports Council.

Life Saving

[ELIGIBILITY]

-Sec 3 and above
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]

This badge may be awarded to any cadet above the age of 14 who has successfully completed
the Life-Saving Course conducted by NPCC HQ and passed the Life-Saving Tests (Bronze medal)
conducted by the Royal Life Saving Society of Singapore.
Alternatively, the cadet can be awarded the badge if he has attended similar Life-Saving
Courses on his own, successfully obtaining the Lifesaving 1, 2 3 and CPR 1, 2 certificates from
the Royal Life Saving Society of Singapore.

Marksman

[ELIGIBILITY]

-Sec 3 only
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]

This badge may be awarded to a secondary 3 cadet who has had a minimum of 2 dry practices in the
handling of a revolver. He must have attained the required standard of the Annual Revolver
Classification Shoot, scoring at least 65 points out of a possible 90.
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National Heritage

CampCraft

[ELIGIBILITY]

-Sec 3 and above
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]

This badge may be awarded to a cadet of at least Secondary 3 level and who has passed the following: -
1. Stage 1
i. Written test on knowledge of the role of the National Heritage Board and the distinct functions its various facilities perform.
2. Stage 2
i. Completed any one of the following projects listed by the National Heritage Board
within a period of 3 months: -

Designing a Heritage Trail

Volunteering at the Children’s Discovery Gallery

Undertaking a Simple Research Project

Designing an Information Booklet on Monuments in Singapore

Creating a Multi-Media Programme or CD-Rom on Heritage Matters

Any other projects approved by the National Heritage Board
ii. Sustained the following qualities during the entire process of the project undertaken. The OC Unit and 2 other officers will form the panel in deciding: -

Level of Commitment

Professionalism of project

Ability to show that he has learnt and benefited from the project
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Police Knowledge

[ELIGIBILITY]

-Sec 3 and above
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]
This badge may be awarded to a cadet of at least secondary 3 level who has undergone the entirety of the Police Knowledge Course and passed a written test, set by the Police Assessment Unit, on the following: -

1. Common Criminal Offences
2. Mission Statement and Core Values
3. Organisational Structure
4. Penal Code
5. Police Departments
6. Roles of Policemen
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SPF-NPCC PROFICIENCY BADGE

[ELIGIBILITY]

-Sec 4 and above
-OsC Units to submit nominations to NPCC HQ by 31st March
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]
The OsC Units, in consultation with the other officers in their units, will nominate
any number of Secondary 4/5 cadets for the award.
In making the selection, OsC Units should ensure that their nominee/s meet the
following requirements: -

1. Hold the minimum rank of Staff Sergeant
2. Holders of: -
i. At least 4 of the following Proficiency Badges: Police Knowledge Badge, Neighbourhood Watch Badge, Crime Prevention Badge, Civil Defence Badge, Drill Badge (at least 3rd class)
ii. National Survival Swimming Awards (at least Bronze) given by the Singapore Sports Council OR Life-Saving (Bronze Medal) conducted by the Royal Life Saving Society of Singapore
3. Pass the Physical Fitness (NAPFA) Test conducted in school in the preceding year
4. Contribute towards the progress and development of the school unit based on the following factors: -
i. Attendance at the following activities: - Sec 1: School Camp and two revolver dry practices; Sec 2: Revolver Life Shoot; Sec 3: Pulau Ubin Adventure Training Camp;
ii. Attend at least one course organised by the Unit or NPCC HQ OR participated in at least one competition or any one of the major functions organised by the Unit, Area or NPCC HQ
5. The following factors are to be taken into consideration: -
i. good conduct
ii. strong commitment
iii. consistently good performance
iv. positive attitude towards learning
v. regular attendance

First Class Drill

ELIGIBILITY]

-All levels
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]
This badge may be awarded to a cadet which is already the holder of the 2nd Class Drill badge and who has passed the following tests conducted twice a year at unit level: -
1. Has knowledge of and is able to take a squad in the following footdrill: -
i. Slow March (Jalan Perlahan)
ii. Slow Mark Time from Halt and Forward (Hentak Kaki Perlahan, Maju)
iii. Change from Slow to Quick Time and Back to Slow (Tukar Langkah Jalan Cepat/Perlahan)
2. Has knowledge of and is able to take a squad in the following rifle drill: -
i. Slope Arms (Sending)
ii. Trail Arms (Bimbit)
iii. Change Arms (Kaleh)
3. Able to conduct a Muster Parade
4. Able to organise a Ceremonial Parade (in theory)

second class drill

[ELIGIBILITY]

-All levels
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]

This badge may be awarded to a cadet who is already the holder of the 3rd Class Drill badge
and who has passed the following tests conducted twice a year at unit level: -
1. Has knowledge of and is able to take a squad in the following basic footdrill: -
i. Form 2 and 3 Ranks (Jadikan Dua/Tiga Barisan)
ii. Wheeling (Belok)
iii. Hand Salute to the Right, Left and Front on the March (Hormat Ke-kanan, kiri, hadapan Masa Berjalan)
iv. Left/Right Turn on the March (Ke Kiri/Kanan Pusing Masa Berjalan)
v. Marching at Advance and Retire Position
vi. Baton Drill and Salute
2. Has knowledge of and is able to take a squad in the following Rifle Drill: -
i. Attention (Sedia)
ii. Stand at Ease (Senang Diri)
iii. Stand Easy (Rehatkan Diri)
iv. Ground and Take up Arms (Baring/Angkat)
v. Shoulder Arms (Rusuk)
vi. Order Arms (Turun)
vii. Present Arms (Hormat)
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Third Class Drill

[ELIGIBILITY]

-All levels
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]

This badge may be awarded to a cadet of any level who is smart in turn-out and bearing
and who has passed the following tests conducted twice a year at unit level: -
1. Has knowledge of and is able to take a squad in the following basic footdrill: -
i. Attention (Sedia)
ii. Stand at Ease (Senang Diri)
iii. Stand Easy (Rehatkan Diri)
iv. Left, Right and About Turn – Static (Kiri, Kanan, Ke Belakang Pusing)
v. Right Dress (Ke Kanan Lurus)
vi. Quick March, Halt and About Turn (Cepat Jalan, Berhenti, Ke Belakang Pusing)
vii. Quick Mark Time from Halt and Forward (Hentak Kaki Cepat Hentak, Maju)
viii. Open and Close Order (Dalam Buka/Tutup Barisan)
ix. Eyes Right, Left and Front (Pandang Kanan, Kiri, Hadapan)
2. Has knowledge of the following footdrill: -
i. Sizing
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Neighbourhood Watch Gold

[ELIGIBILITY]

-Sec 2 and above
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]

1. Cadets must have obtained the Silver badge.
2. Cadets will conduct a Crime Risk Survey of their school grounds using the checklist
provided by HQ. This survey is to be done twice a year with the permission of the school principal.
3. Cadets will work as a team to organise a Crime Prevention talk by a regular police officer, preferably the OC or AOC of the NPP. If the talk is to be conducted on a school basis, then permission from the school principal must be sought before it is conducted. In conjunction with this talk, a mini Crime Prevention Exhibition of artwork or poster done by the cadets themselves will also be organised.
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Neighbourhood Watch Silver

[ELIGIBILITY]

-Sec 2 and above
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]

1. Cadets must have obtained the Bronze badge.
2. Cadets must pass a written test on the knowledge of NWG, Crime Prevention Council in Commercial Complexes or Industrial Parks.
3. As a group assignment, cadets will organise an “Engraving Exercise” in school on one of their training sessions. The engraving machine will be borrowed from the NPP and the cadets who have learnt the skill of engraving while there are there in secondary 2 will put this skill to good use. Schoolmates are to be encouraged to bring their personal items for engraving.
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Neighbourhood Watch Bronze

[ELIGIBILITY]

-Sec 2 and above
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]

1. Cadets must pass a written test on the knowledge of Crime Prevention and the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.
2. Cadets are to assist NPPs in the school’s neighbourhood to distribute Crime Prevention leaflets or letters to the residents and members of the Neighbourhood Watch Groups. OC Unit is to liase with the NPPs in this matter. However OC should only allow their cadets to do this not more than twice a year for a duration of not more than two hours each time.
3. Cadets will bring another schoolmate (non-NPCC member) and one personal item each to be engraved at the NPP. These cadets will also learn the skill of engraving from the NPPOs while they are there.

Total Defence Gold

[ELIGIBILITY]

-Sec 3 and above
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]

This badge may be awarded to a cadet who has obtained the Total Defence (Silver) Badge
1. Theme: Preparing For the Future
2. Examples of Topics
i. Concept of Total Security
ii. Singapore’s Membership in Forums such as the ASEAN
3. Method of Assessment
i. Presentation of Scrapbooks
ii. Group Research Project

Total Defence Silver

[ELIGIBILITY]

-Sec 2 and above
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]
This badge may be awarded to a cadet who has obtained the Total Defence (Bronze) Badge
1. Theme: We Must Ourselves Defend Singapore
2. Examples of Topics
i. Total Defence as a Way of Life
ii. Lessons from the Past on why we must be responsible for our own defence
3. Method of Assessment
i. Presentation of Scrapbooks
ii. Group Research Project

Total Defence Bronze

[ELIGIBILITY]

-Sec 1 and above
[QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS]

This badge may be awarded to a cadet of any level. He must have satisfactory attendance records, level of participation during classes and who has passed the following: -
1. Theme: Singapore Is Our Home and Is Worth Defending
2. Examples of Topics
i. Introduction to Total Defence
ii. Singapore’s History from its Founding to the Road of Independence
iii. Significance of Various Symbols of Nationhood such as our Flag, Pledge etc
3. Method of Assessment
i. Written MCQ Test

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