1. TYPE OF PROFICIENCY BADGES PROMOTION CRITERIA FOR CADETS
INTRODUCTION TO NCDCC
LESSON 2 :
RANKS WITHIN NCDCC
TYPE OF PROFICIENCY BADGES
PROMOTION CRITERIA FOR CADETS
National Civil Defence Cadet Corps
S/N 1B
1.9.1bS/N 1B

2. TYPES OF RANKS WITHIN NCDCC
and ROUTES OF ADVANCEMENT

3. Types of ranks and route of advancement
for NCDCC Teacher Officers/ Honorary Officers
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No. 3
Officer Cadet Trainee (OCT)
Lieutenant (LTA)
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No. 3
No. 4
No. 3
No. 4
No. 3
Captain (CPT)
Major (MAJ)
Lieutenant-Colonel (LTC)

4. Cadet Lieutenant (CLT)
Types of ranks and route of advancement
for NCDCC Cadet Lieutenants
Officer Cadet ( OCT )
Cadet Lieutenant ( CLT )
Senior Cadet Lieutenant ( S/CLT )
Cadet Lieutenant (CLT)
No. 3
No. 4
Senior Cadet Lieutenant (S/CLT)
No. 3
No. 4
No. 4
Officer Cadet Trainee (OCT)

5. Types of ranks and route of advancement for NCDCC cadets
Private (PTE) Lance Corporal (LCP) Corporal (CPL)
Warrant Officer (WO) Staff Sergeant (SSG) Sergeant (SGT)

6. TYPES OF PROFICIENCY BADGES IN NCDCC

7. NCDCC Proficiency Badges
Fire Safety
First Aid
Campcraft
CD Shelter
Footdrill Bronze
Rescue
CPR
HAZMAT
USAR
Footdrill Silver
CD Knowledge
Unit Best Cadet
Badge
SCDF-NCDCC
Pinnacle Badge
Fire Fighting
Footdrill Gold

8. 1. Fire Safety Proficiency Badge 2. Campcraft Proficiency Badge
Proficiency Badges – Design and Criteria
Year 1
Assessment Criteria
MCQ Test
Practical Assessment with Fire Extinguisher
Practical Assessment with Hose Reel
1. Fire Safety Proficiency Badge
Assessment Criteria
7 Knots
Parts of 4-man Dome Tent
Be able to: (Theory)
Light small fire
Boil small tin of water
Treat cuts, scratches, burns and scalds,
dress minor wound
Treat someone from shock
2. Campcraft Proficiency Badge

9. 3. Footdrill Proficiency Badge
Proficiency Badges – Design and Criteria
Year 1
Assessment Criteria
Smart turnout and bearing
Able to execute simple footdrill commands
3. Footdrill Proficiency Badge
(Bronze)

10. 4. First Aid Proficiency Badge
Proficiency Badges – Design and Criteria
Year 2
Assessment Criteria
MCQ Test
Practical Assessment Dressing of Wounds
Practical Assessment Immobilisation of Fractures
Practical Assessment Arresting of Haemmorhages
4. First Aid Proficiency Badge
Assessment Criteria
MCQ Test
Practical Assessment One- Rescuer Adult CPR & FBAO
5. CPR Proficiency Badge

11. 6. Rescue Proficiency Badge
Proficiency Badges – Design and Criteria
Year 2
Assessment Criteria
MCQ Test
Practical Assessment Knots and Lines
Practical Assessment Free Hand Methods of
Moving Casualties
Practical Assessment Confined Space Rescue
Practical Assessment Improvised Stretchers
6. Rescue Proficiency Badge
Assessment Criteria
MCQ Test
Recognition of PWS and Actions to be taken
Visit to Divisional Shelter
7. Shelter Proficiency Badge

12. 8. Footdrill Proficiency Badge
Proficiency Badges – Design and Criteria
Year 2
Assessment Criteria
Smart turnout and bearing
Able to execute basic footdrill commands
Able to give Bronze Standard footdrill commands
8. Footdrill Proficiency Badge
(Silver)

13. Proficiency Badges – Design and Criteria Year 3
Assessment Criteria
MCQ Test
Oral Assessment IPP
Practical Assessment IPP conducted at Div HQ
9. Hazmat Proficiency Badge
Assessment Criteria
Smart turnout and bearing
Practical Assessment on basic commands
Able to execute intermediate drills
Able to give Silver Standard footdrill commands
Able to teach footdrill Bronze/Silver Standard
10. Footdrill Proficiency Badge
( Gold )
Assessment Criteria
Attend 3-day USAR Course at CDA
Practical Assessment on:
Basic Rescue Equipment
4-Point Suspension
Ladder
Donning of Breathing Apparatus
Rappelling
11. USAR Proficiency Badge

14. 12. CD Knowledge Proficiency Badge
Proficiency Badges – Design and Criteria
Year 3
Assessment Criteria
Written Assessment/MCQ on:
Common Fire Protection Systems and Hazards
Mission Statement and Core Values
Organisation Structure
SCDF Departments
Fire Code
Roles of Fire Fighter/Rescuer/First Aider
Hazmat Systems in place
12. CD Knowledge Proficiency Badge
13. Unit Best Cadet Badge
Assessment Criteria
At least 2 years in Corps
Minimum Rank SGT
At least 5 NCDCC Proficiency Badges
(inc Fire Safety, FA and CPR)
At least 4 other Proficiency Badges
(incl Footdrill Silver, Campcraft and ATC)
Outstanding
Good Academic Records
Good Discipline in Corps as well as School
Regular Attendance for all activities
Smartness in bearing and turnout
Contributed to progress of school unit
Good Leadership

15. Proficiency Badges – Design and Criteria
Year 4
14. SCDF-NCDCC Badge
(Pinnacle Badge)
Assessment Criteria
At least SSG in Sec 4/5
Possess 7 CD Proficiency Badges
(incl Fire Safety, FA, CPR, CD Knowledge and Shelter)
Possess 5 other Proficiency Badges
(incl Footdrill Silver, Campcraft, ATC and
Total Defence Silver)
Passed NAPFA
Possess Good Attributes – Conduct, Commitment,
Performance, Attitude, Attendance.

16. 15. Fire Fighting Proficiency Badge
Proficiency Badges – Design and Criteria
For Teacher officers, CLT and HOs
Passing Criteria,
Need to undergo 4 days of Fire Fighting training;
Attempt BAPT
15. Fire Fighting Proficiency Badge

17. Promotion Criteria for Cadets

18. Promotion Criteria for Cadets
Obtained Compulsory Proficiency Badges required for
promotion to next higher rank
Have held previous rank for at least 4 months
For SSG(Staff Sergeant) , need to complete and pass
Senior NCO Course
Good Attitude
Good Attendance at training sessions and lectures
Completed 6 hrs CIP a year.

19. Total Defence (Bronze)
SECONDARY 1 Cadets
(Earliest Promotion Date: 1st Sep, Year 1)
Rank :
Promotion Criteria
Fire Safety
Total Defence (Bronze)
Campcraft
Footdrill (Bronze)
Lance Corporal (LCP)

20. Total Defence (Bronze)
SECONDARY 2 Cadets
( Earliest Promotion Date : 1st Jun, Year 2)
Promotion Criteria
Fire Safety
Total Defence (Bronze)
Campcraft
Footdrill (Bronze)
First Aid
Rescue
CD Shelter
Rank :
Corporal (CPL)

21. Total Defence (Bronze)
SECONDARY 3 Cadets
(Earliest Promotion Date : 1st Jan, Year 3)
Promotion Criteria
Fire Safety
Total Defence (Bronze)
Footdrill (Bronze)
Campcraft
First Aid
Rescue
CD Shelter
CPR
ATC
Rank :
Sergeant (SGT)

22. Total Defence (Bronze)
SECONDARY 3 Cadets
( Earliest Promotion Date : 1st Jul, Year 3, after SNCO Course)
Promotion Criteria
Fire Safety
Total Defence (Bronze)
Campcraft
Footdrill (Silver)
First Aid
Rescue
CD Shelter
CPR
SANA
ATC
CD Knowledge
HAZMAT
Rank :
Staff Sergeant (SSG)

23. Total Defence (Bronze)
SECONDARY 3 Cadets
( Earliest Promotion Date : 1st Jan, Year 4)
Promotion Criteria
Fire Safety
Total Defence (Bronze)
Campcraft
Footdrill (Gold)
First Aid
Rescue
CD Shelter
CPR
SANA
ATC
CD Knowledge
HAZMAT
Crime Prevention
Rank :
Warrant Officer (WO)

24. Total Defence (Silver) National Heritage Badge
Additional Badges
Total Defence (Silver)
Total Defence (Gold)
Home Front Security
Precision drill Squad
Community Engagement
Badge
National Heritage Badge
Lifesaving
Swimming
NYAA

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