Reflection on OBTC and Joining the Springfield NPCC Family by Ms Kee

Featuring Ms Kee (right) before jumping off the jetty :D 

OBTC: The highlight of my November 2014

When I first joined npcc in July 2014, I was clueless about the CCA. I was from a concert band myself, back in my secondary school days, and have had no experience in a uniformed group. It was quite strange being one of the teachers in charge of a CCA when I knew even less about it than most of the students.

Thus, I was pretty excited about going for the Officer Basic Training Course (OBTC). Finally, I would be better able to understand how npcc works!

The OBTC was a 2 week course - 1 week non-residential at HTA, and 4 days 3 nights at the Pulau Ubin campsite.
It was a fortnight of many firsts - my first time wearing the uniform, first time shooting a revolver (!!!), first time learning police unarmed tactics, first time pitching a modular tent, first time sleeping in a modular tent, first time on a flying fox, first time jumping off a tall, thin pole (pamper pole!).
I tried many new things and made many new friends. I had a lot of fun, and I also got to experience some of the key activities that our cadets will go through. I think this will be very helpful - knowing what's going to happen, how they may feel, the kinds of challenges they may face, and so on will enable me to contribute more effectively to the unit and better help the cadets.

Officially a teacher officer

Now that I am officially an npcc teacher officer, and in charge of the Sec 1 squad, I think it's going to be an exciting new year ahead. Although we may face many challenges as we strive to bring the unit to greater heights, I am optimistic as we have a wonderful team of TOs, HOs and CIs in Springfield.

I am really thankful to be working with this team - Mr Chong, who's always so positive, fun and full of energy, Mr Chew, who's full of wisdom and experience, Miss Revathy, our VIA expert, Miss Lim, who's bringing a new bundle of joy into the world soon :)  
Also our HO Jeremy, CIs Hidayat, Cheryl, Raymond, Safiuddin, Xin Yi, Zhi Wei, Agnes - your dedication towards npcc is inspiring - hope this passion will continue to burn strong and be passed on to the cadets!
Thank you all for your guidance and patience!

And to the Sec 1s, you guys have been awesome. We are proud to see the commitment and enthusiasm that you have for npcc. Not just turning up for every single training session, but actively volunteering to participate in other activities. You have had a strong start, and we really hope you will keep up the good work and keep the npcc spirit alive!

- Insp (NPCC) Ms Kee Zhi Yin