National Civil Defence Cadet Corp (NCDCC)

Discover how NCDCC equips cadets with lifesaving skills like firefighting, first aid, and CPR+AED through a structured four-year programme.

Last updated 11 September 2026

National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NPCC)

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NCDCC’s curriculum focuses mainly on Triangle of Life Skills which include basic firefighting, first aid and CPR+AED. These are important lifesaving skills that can make a difference to save a life in times of needs.

Teacher in Charge: Ms Sangeetha Natarajan, Mr Nelson Lam, Ms Chew Si Hui

A group of youth cadets in navy uniforms and black berets stand in formation holding an orange NCDCC flag on a paved courtyard.

Organisational Structure:

Organisation Structure of Student Leaders

Leadership Role	Student
UNIT SERGEANT MAJOR (USM)	RAEISYA RAIHANA BINTE SAIFUL RIJAL
ASSISTANT SERGEANT MAJOR (ASM)	EVA EMILYA BINTE FAIZAL
REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR (RSM)	ZIA FARADINA BINTE AZIZAN

Life of a NPCC Member

Year 1

The three badges that a Secondary One Cadets will complete include Total Defence (Bronze) Badge, Foot Drill (Bronze) Badgeand Fire Safety Proficiency Badge. Cadets get to go through fire safety training at Sectorised Training. They are eligible for promotion to Lance Corporal upon completion of the three badge works.

Year 2

Secondary Two Cadets typically will complete six badges within the year. This includes Civil Defence Knowledge Badge, First Aid Proficiency Badge, SANA Badge, Foot Drill (Silver) Badge, CPR+AED Proficiency Badge and Rescue Proficiency Badge. They are eligible for promotion to Sergeant upon completion of six badge works.

Year 3

Secondary Three Cadets are required to complete the HAZMAT Proficiency Badge and Homefront Security Badge. There will also be three Specialisation Courses offered, namely the Fire Safety, Medical Response and Urban Search and Rescue Specialisation Courses. Cadets are eligible for promotion to Staff Sergeant upon completion of the Specialisation Courses.

Year 4

The top tier of Cadet Leader will be chosen to the Warrant Officer of the unit.

Awards and Achievements

Unit Overall Proficiency Award 2022 – Gold

NCDCC Instructional Video Competition – Champion

NCDCC Urban Adventure Civil Defence Challenge 2022 – 2nd Runner Up

Participation in National Day Parade (NDP) 2022

Unit Overall Proficiency Award 2021 – Gold

Uniformed students wearing masks march in formation at a school parade with a banner reading "Every EVGian a Caring Leader and Thinking Citizen."

Uniformed cadets in blue and camouflage march in formation at a school parade while masked students watch from a balcony.