1st Marching Contingent Rehearsal Concluded

Dear Cadets and Instructors,

The 1st Marching Contingent Rehearsal came to an end yesterday, with a total cadet turnout of 64. The National Day Parade 2006 Red Cross Youth Marching Contingent Committee thanks all cadets for their attendance.

The next training will be held on the 20th of May 2006. Further details will be available on this blog. So stay tuned.

The Committee would also like to extend their greatest well wishes to cadets taking their mid-year examinations. Good Luck!

Thank You.

A Typical NDP Training

Dear Cadets and Instructors,

Recently, amidst the excitement from the 1st Combined Rehearsal with other National Day Parade 2006 Marching Contingent, there has been confusion regarding reporting and training timings.

To clear the doubts about this issue, here's an insight of a typical NDP training:

1100 - 1130
Cadets and Instructos report at HQ

1130 - 1145
Attendance-taking and Administration

1145 - 1215
Fall In
Sizing Up
Uniform Inspection
Water Parade
Briefing

1215 - 1245
Set off to training grounds via chartered bus

1245 - 1330
Touchdown at training grounds

1330 - 1400
Water and toilet breaks

1400 - 1700
Training Commences

1700 - 1830
Set off to HQ via chartered bus

1830 - 2000
Touchdown at HQ
Debrief and Administration
Home Sweet Home

Thus, please advise all Marching Contingent participants to adhere by training details handed out by the Project Overall In-Charge (OIC), YO Alfian Aluyi regarding specific details, in this instance, reporting and dismissal timings.

See you on the 29th of April!

1st Marching Contingent Rehearsal

Dear Cadets and Instructors,

It has been 4 weeks since we last trained for National Day Parade 2006 as a contingent. This Saturday, the 64 strong contingent + 16 reserves will train with other National Day Parade Marching Contingents as a parade for the first time.

As the training will be held in foreign grounds, it is not advisable to bring any unnecessary valuables as far as possible. Furthermore, the training grounds will be crowded and the chances of the loss of valuables will be multiplied. Any effort to recover lost items thereafter will be futile.

As a precautionary measure, cadets will leave all their belongings in the Headquarters (HQ) where it will be locked up and safe. No cadet will be allowed to bring any personal items to the training grounds other than water bottles and personal medications. This rule will be strictly enforced.

Finally, here are the details for the 1st Marching Contingent Rehearsal:
(Reference: Posted on 6th April 2006)

Training Details
Date: 29 April 2006
Reporting Venue: Red Cross House, Haw Par Hall
Reporting Time to HQ: 1130 hours (have your lunch before coming)
Dismissal Time from HQ: 2000 hours latest
Attire: Full RCY uniform (wear your uniform to HQ)

Personal Logistics
-1.5 L Coke water bottle with name label
-Payment for RCY NDP 06 T-Shirt, $9/t-shirt (for those who have not paid)

Medical Instructions:
The night before the Rehearsal
- Have a good dinner
- Drink plenty of water
- Have at least 8 hours of sleep
- No alcohol

On the day of the Rehearsal
- Have a good breakfast and lunch
- Drink plenty of water
- Relax and rest whenever possible
- Do not take part if not feeling well, inform the officers

During the Rehearsal
- Do not be tense or nervous; relax
- Wriggle your toes to improve blood circulation during the parade

After the Rehearsal
- Drink plenty of water
- Have adequate rest

Other Matters
- All are encouraged to attend. Please let the OICs know if you cannot attend.
- NDP T-shirts to be distributed on 29 April.

See you on the 29th of April. Remember to brush up on what you have been taught!

The National Day Parade 2006 Red Cross Youth Marching Contingent Committee UNVEILED!

Dear Cadets and Instructors,

The National Day Parade 2006 Red Cross Youth Marching Contingent Committee is the governing body over the training, safety, discipline, administration and welfare of the Red Cross Youth Marching Contingent.

This year, a total of 12 Commissioned Officers and Volunteer Instructors from the Singapore Red Cross Youth Division came together to form the Committee.

They have handled your applications, planned and executed the Internal Trainings and Selections. In the times to come, they will be handling your overall well-being during the Combined Trainings and Rehearsals.

So, whats' better than getting to know them now? Here's the National Day Parade 2006 Red Cross Youth Marching Contingent Committee:

The RCY NDP 2006 Contingent Insignia

Dear Cadets and Instructors,

Here's an article regarding THE RCY NDP 2006 CONTINGENT INSIGNIA. Enjoy!

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THE RCY NDP 2006 CONTINGENT INSIGNIA

The idea of having an indigenous design for the RCY NDP 2006 T-shirts instead of using the NDP 2006 logo came about to create a distinctive identity for our marching contingent. It is the norm for other organizations particularly the SAF Guard-of-Honour contingents, to make their own NDP T-shirts bearing their respective SAF formation insignia or designs.

The RCY NDP 2006 contingent insignia was approved for printing by Singapore Red Cross (SRC) Corporate Communications. The basic concept of the design is simple yet symbolic. The design was essentially taken from the embroidered insignia of the RCY Cadet SWO rank (left), a thick red stripe sandwiched by 2 thin navy blue stripes. Like the SWO rank itself, the design bears the testimony of Loyalty, Leadership, Discipline, Dedication, Pride, Passion, Professionalism, Perseverance, Resilience, Ethics, Courage, Camaraderie and Care for comrades. These are the core values that every member should aspire as we ascend to greater heights.

The words “Singapore Red Cross NDP 2006 Marching Contingent” aims to inform others that the T-shirt bearer is representing the SRC in NDP 2006 as a parade participant. This helps to educate the public that Red Cross is not just about first aid. The patriotic tagline “For Honour, For Country” are the sincere reasons why our cadets and instructors dedicate their time and effort in NDP, guided by the ideals of the crescent and five stars of the State flag.

The national colours of red and white (as the strikethrough lines) are used to highlight “NDP 2006” which is the grand event while other components in the design are in navy blue. Navy blue is significant because it is a traditional Red Cross uniform colour and a status of boldness and steadfast calibre; the attributes of a credible and vibrant uniform group. Together the combination of red and navy blue on a white background enables the insignia to project a bold yet striking effect.

RCY NDP ZeroSiX-

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Getting to Red Cross House (HQ)

Dear all,

This is the map to Red Cross House for those of you who do not know the way to the reporting venue.

Cheers!

1st Marching Contingents Rehearsal (MCR 1)

Attention Cadets and Instructors,

1st Marching Contingent Rehearsal (MCR 1)

Training Details

Date: 29 April 2006
Reporting Venue: Red Cross House, Haw Par Hall
Reporting Time to HQ: 1130 hours (have your lunch before coming)
Dismissal Time from HQ: 2000 hours latest
Attire: Full RCY uniform (wear your uniform to HQ)

Personal Logistics

Things to bring: 1.5 L Coke water bottle with name label

Medical Instructions:

The night before the Rehearsal
- Have a good dinner
- Drink plenty of water
- Have at least 8 hours of sleep
- No alcohol

On the day of the Rehearsal
- Have a good breakfast and lunch
- Drink plenty of water
- Relax and rest whenever possible
- Do not take part if not feeling well, inform the officers

During the Rehearsal
- Do not be tense or nervous; relax
- Wriggle your toes to improve blood circulation during the parade

After the Rehearsal
- Drink plenty of water
- Have adequate rest

Other Matters
- All are encouraged to attend. Please let the OICs know if you cannot attend.
- NDP T-shirts to be distributed on 29 April.

Seeya on 29 April!!