Where we belong
NCC, NCC, all the way
We like it here
We like it here
We've found ourselves a home ha!
A home ha!
A home sweet home ha!

And never shall we part.
Forever one for all, all for one!
Reality Check
First things first, you all are Bravo '10 now, Alpha '10 will be coming in soon. Which of course means you lot aren't the youngest in the company anymore, which of course also means I'll have higher expectations from you all. Which also means, your sleeves won't be empty anymore, if you know what I mean.

Secondly, COMMITMENT. You took the 1st step by dedicating 6+hours of every week for NCC, and I'm proud of that, and all your seniors are proud of that. I THANK YOU FOR THAT. But, what's holding the guys back from progressing?

Commitment. Perseverance. A sense of belonging to NCC. That's what you guys need.

Sure, things look clearer on hindsight, you all will be able to reflect, and speculate about the "should have been" scenario etc, etc. But point is, did you take the steps of corrective actions? And by saying corrective actions, I'm not referring to just ironing the beret or your no4.

Before you report sick, ask yourself why you can't take it any longer. Ask yourself why others can, but why not you. Ask yourself, what do you lack that the others have to keep them going. Is it their physical (or mental) capability?

Before you start blaming each other for their mistakes, ask yourself why they make the mistakes. Ask yourself why you allowed that to happen. Ask yourself what you can do to let the whole platoon (or company) improve. Because it's one for all, all for one.

Is NCC just a torture ground? A place that you all come at 2.30 and leave at 5.30, and that's it? Or worse, just a place for you to wait for 4 years?

Don't think about these questions now, because as I've said, things look clearer on hindsight. Think about all these when you feel like giving up...

Cadet Officer David Chia