Archive for June 2008

The Chief Commissioner’s Badge

Jun 16th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme

On obtaining twelve (12) proficiency badges which may include the earlier six (6) proficiency badges considered for the awarding of the Commissioner’s Badge and having not less than 24 months of efficient service (from the date of enrolment into the Brigade), cadets and members whose Brigade and Corps Service have been satisfactory may apply for [...]



The Commissioner’s Badge

Jun 16th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme

On obtaining six proficiency badges and having not less than twelve months of efficient service (from the date of enrolment into the Brigade), cadets and members whose Brigade and Corps Services have been satisfactory may apply for the Commissioner’s Badge awarded by the Zone Commissioner.
To qualify for the Commissioner’s Badge, a member of an Adult [...]



Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme

Jun 16th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme

Overview
On 7th January 1990, the Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme was launched to encourage our cadet members to further enhance their interest in subjects outside their normal curriculum and to widen their interests by carrying out these activities in their leisure time.
A wider range of activities is open for the members to choose from, depending on [...]



Athletic

Jun 16th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme, Group 2 - Outdoor activities

Source: CPBS handbook 2nd edition, SJAB Singapore

 

Know the correct warming up and cooling down procedures
Know the necessary techniques for each event that they qualify for.
Candidates may qualify by attaining the minimum standards shown below in at least two ‘field’ and two ‘track’ events.

 
AGE ON DATE OF TEST

EVENT
11-12
13-14
15-16
17-20

100m (sec)
15
14
13.7
13

200m (sec)
34
32
30
28

400m (sec)
76
72
66
64

800m (min&scc)
3:02
2:45
2:35
2:30

1,500m (min&sec)
-
-
5:14
5:00

High Jump (m)
-
1.05
1.24
1.34

Long Jump [...]



Collecting

Jun 16th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme, Group 3 - Craft and Hobbies

Source: CPBS handbook 2nd edition, SJAB Singapore

Keep albums, scrap-books, specimen trays, etc. properly captioned and show they have followed the pursuit for at least six months from the date of entering for this Proficiency Subject.
Those who have already built up collections must show a current and ongoing [...]



Handyman

Jun 16th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme

Source: CPBS handbook 2nd edition, SJAB Singapore

Know how to convert from imperial to metric measurement and to use a measuring rule and demonstrate it at the examination.
Know the different types of tools, nails, screws, tap-washers, nuts and bolts, etc and wall plugs. Know where, why and how to use them. Be [...]



Accident prevention

Jun 16th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme, Group 4 - General category

Source: CPBS handbook 2nd edition, SJAB Singapore

Know the provisions of the Highway Code applicable to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
Know the signals given by the police and drivers
Know the sequence of the traffic lights, road signs and the braking distances of a motor vehicle.
Know how to maintain and [...]



One rescuer CPR for adult

Jun 16th, 2008 | By admin | Category: CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

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Danger

Look out for unsafe environment, e.g. exposed electrical wires, fire, possible explosion, construction works, or poisonous gas
Ensure that the scene is safe for you to help

 R
Response

Establish unresponsiveness
Call, tap or gently shake the person
Call out loudly: “Hello! Hello! Are you OK?”
If no response, Call loudly: “Help! Call ambulance 995”
Turn on back as a unit, “log-roll”, supporting [...]



Group I CPBS badges (Welfare and Service)

Jun 16th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme, Group 1 - Welfare and Services

Group I (Welfare and Service)

Anti-drug Abuse Course (ADA/101)
Casualty Simulation (CAS/102)
Citizenship (CTZ/103)
Civil Defence (CDF/104)
Community Care (CMC/105)
Crime Prevention (CRP/106)
Energy Conservation (ECS/107)
Heart Saver (HSR/108)
Leadership (LDR/109)
Total Defence (TDF/110)
Nursing Care (NUR/111)



The achievement badges

Jun 14th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme

The Cadet Department has introduced the following achievement badges for the cadets with effect from 11th February 1992:
The national activity badge

National Activity Badge - to participate in any of the following events:

National Day Parade
National Camp
Youth Festival
Brigade Camp (NHQ Level)
First Aid Competition (National Level)
Winners of the first 4 positions of National Footdrill Competition (Subjected to yearly [...]