**Announcement**

1.)There will be no training until further notice.

2.)Anyone who have not collected their NCC photos, please check with 3SG Joseph.

3.)Good luck for your upcoming exams!

***Training***

1. There will be training for this week on 12 September 2008(Friday) from 1400hrs to 1730hrs. Attendance is compulsory.

2. USM and AUSMs will plan for the coming training.

3. All Part As, Bs and Cs will have to sit for the Total Defence Bronze, Silver and Gold Test respectively.

4. All Teacher Officers are to conduct the revision and test and to submit the results by the end of training.

*Announcement*

1.)SSG JianRi here!
Taking over the blog, any suggestion for improvement to training,to the blog itself etc.
Please do not hesitate to say, type in the tagbox or send me a email at jian_ri@hotmail.com
Complain about the training can also send through my email, so as to further improve the standard of NCC in Hua Yi.
If there is any questions regarding NCC, I will try to answer it on the blog, or other Part C cadets.

2.)Part C cadets who are taking part in 2-Star Kayaking Course, please be reminded that the course takes place on this coming Saturday(6th September) and Sunday(7th September), also next Saturday(13th September)

3.)Further infomation will be given regarding the upcoming training, so please visit this blog regularly!

4.)Good Luck for the upcoming End-Of-Year Examinations! Study hard~

***Basic Knowledge***

Adapted from: http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/publications/cyberpioneer/footer/terms_of_use.html

Features of the new SAF combat uniform

Camouflage is an important element in military tactics. With today’s advanced surveillance equipment and weapon optics, soldiers face a greater risk of detection in combat. Recognising this, the Army and the Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA) have jointly developed a new SAF combat uniform with an enhanced camouflage pattern to reduce detection - based on the science of human visual performance and visual biophysics. Besides an enhanced camouflage pattern, the new SAF combat uniform also consists of better quality fabric and an ergonomic functional design.

Buttons and velcro combination relieves stress points on chest when body armour is worn. New apauletter position for easy identification (Specialist ranks remain on sleeves). Inward buttoning on sleeves prevents entanglement with foreign objects. Side pockets are pleated to provide comfort when filled, while slanted angle facilitates access in sitting position. Internal pouch within side pocket included for storage of small accessories. Additional inner material reduces abrasion to groin region.		Pixelised camouflage pattern. Pixelisation generates micro-pattern within macro-pattern to reduce detection of soldier at short distance.		Shoulder straps remove stress point on shoulder when load is borne. Mandarin collar protects soldier from abrasion caused by rifle sling. Shirt can be folded up as an improvised triangular bandage for injured elbow. Adjustable fastening slits and velcro holder secure position of elbow and knee guards.