Friday, January 09, 2009
TRAINFIRE NOTES
*Check Clear (This is applicable to a few of your other drills. Very Important!)
1. Take out magazine(if applicable)
2. Cock rifle 3 times (minimum)
3. Pull charging handle all the way
4. Look into chamber
5. Inspect for any rounds inside chamber (If there are/is round(s), return to step 2)
6. If no rounds present in chamber, sound off *CLEAR!*
7. Put to Semi (if applicable)
- Please take note: This is ONLY applicable for Trainfire. Follow respective SOP during other activities such as Live Range -
Stripping of rifle
1. Take out magazine
2. Cock rifle 3 times (minimum)
3. Pull charging handle all the way
4. Look into chamber
5. Inspect for any rounds inside chamber (If there are/is round(s), return to step 2)
6. If no rounds present in chamber, sound off *CLEAR!*
7. Put rifle to Safe
8. Slightly push and then pull the TAKE DOWN PIN to open up the rifle
9. Take out the CHARGING HANDLE and BOLT CARRIER GROUP
10. Take out RETAINING PIN
11. Take out FIRING PIN
12. Take out BOLT CAM PIN
13. Take out BOLT
14. Rifle stripped
^Note: While you take out the rifle parts, place them in order of how you took them out from left to right. Magazine, Charging handle, Retaining pin, Firing pin, Bolt cam pin, Bolt, Bolt carrier
Assembling of rifle
1. Put the BOLT into the BOLT CARRIER
2. Fit BOLT CAM PIN to secure BOLT
3. Flick or pull BOLT out of BOLT CARRIER to have it in place
4. Put the FIRING PIN back
5. Secure FIRING PIN using RETAINING PIN
6. BOLT CARRIER GROUP done
7. Put CHARGING HANDLE and BOLT CARRIER GROUP into respective positions
8. Close your rifle and lock it with the TAKE DOWN PIN
9. Switch your rifle to Semi
10. Take aim and squeeze trigger
11. Load back the empty magazine
12. Close DUST COVER
13. Rifle assembled
These are the just for reference. To really be proficient in your rifle technical handling, it's all about practice. So, take all Trainfire sessions in the future seriously and ask if you do not understand. Instructors are more than willing to answer your queries.
C/OFFR Clarence Jean
Part B Platoon Commander
56th Intake
*Check Clear (This is applicable to a few of your other drills. Very Important!)
1. Take out magazine(if applicable)
2. Cock rifle 3 times (minimum)
3. Pull charging handle all the way
4. Look into chamber
5. Inspect for any rounds inside chamber (If there are/is round(s), return to step 2)
6. If no rounds present in chamber, sound off *CLEAR!*
7. Put to Semi (if applicable)
8. Take aim at a safe environment, squeeze trigger
Loading of rifle
1. Take out magazine
2. Check magazine, if empty, sound off *Empty magazine, check*
3. Simulate change of magazine
4. Check magazine, if loaded, sound off *Loaded magazine, check*
5. Load magazine into rifle
6. Cock your rifle
Loading of rifle
1. Take out magazine
2. Check magazine, if empty, sound off *Empty magazine, check*
3. Simulate change of magazine
4. Check magazine, if loaded, sound off *Loaded magazine, check*
5. Load magazine into rifle
6. Cock your rifle
7. Rifle/Weapon loaded
- Please take note: This is ONLY applicable for Trainfire. Follow respective SOP during other activities such as Live Range -
Unloading of rifle
1. Take out magazine
2. Check magazine, if loaded, sound off *Loaded magazine, check*
3. Simulate change of magazine
4. *Check clear your rifle starting from Step 2
- Please take note: This is ONLY applicable for Trainfire. Follow respective SOP during other activities such as Live Range -
Unloading of rifle
1. Take out magazine
2. Check magazine, if loaded, sound off *Loaded magazine, check*
3. Simulate change of magazine
4. *Check clear your rifle starting from Step 2
5. Check magazine, if empty, sound off *Empty magazine, check*
6. Load the empty magazine
7. Close dust cover
8. Rifle/Weapon unloaded
Immediate Action(IA) drill for No Feeding
(Using the acronym: SSPORTSS)
1. S - Put rifle to SAFE
2. S - SLAP the magazine
3. P - PULL the charging handle all the way
4. O - OBSERVE the chamber (Check if round has entered)
5. R - RELEASE the charging handle
6. T - TAP the forward assist (ONLY applicable for M16. You've been using the AR15 for TF)
7. S - Put rifle to SEMI
8. S - SQUEEZE trigger
Immediate Action drill for Half/Double/Triple Feeding
1. Put rifle to Safe
2. Take out magazine
3. *Check clear your rifle starting from Step 2
4. Load magazine back
5. Cock your rifle
6. Squeeze trigger
- Please take note: This is ONLY applicable for Trainfire. Follow respective SOP during other activities such as Live Range -
Stripping of rifle
1. Take out magazine
2. Cock rifle 3 times (minimum)
3. Pull charging handle all the way
4. Look into chamber
5. Inspect for any rounds inside chamber (If there are/is round(s), return to step 2)
6. If no rounds present in chamber, sound off *CLEAR!*
7. Put rifle to Safe
8. Slightly push and then pull the TAKE DOWN PIN to open up the rifle
9. Take out the CHARGING HANDLE and BOLT CARRIER GROUP
10. Take out RETAINING PIN
11. Take out FIRING PIN
12. Take out BOLT CAM PIN
13. Take out BOLT
14. Rifle stripped
^Note: While you take out the rifle parts, place them in order of how you took them out from left to right. Magazine, Charging handle, Retaining pin, Firing pin, Bolt cam pin, Bolt, Bolt carrier
Assembling of rifle
1. Put the BOLT into the BOLT CARRIER
2. Fit BOLT CAM PIN to secure BOLT
3. Flick or pull BOLT out of BOLT CARRIER to have it in place
4. Put the FIRING PIN back
5. Secure FIRING PIN using RETAINING PIN
6. BOLT CARRIER GROUP done
7. Put CHARGING HANDLE and BOLT CARRIER GROUP into respective positions
8. Close your rifle and lock it with the TAKE DOWN PIN
9. Switch your rifle to Semi
10. Take aim and squeeze trigger
11. Load back the empty magazine
12. Close DUST COVER
13. Rifle assembled
These are the just for reference. To really be proficient in your rifle technical handling, it's all about practice. So, take all Trainfire sessions in the future seriously and ask if you do not understand. Instructors are more than willing to answer your queries.
C/OFFR Clarence Jean
Part B Platoon Commander
56th Intake
last docked at1/09/2009 11:39:00 PM.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
To all Part Bs(again),
If you have not sewn on your LCP rank by now, please do so by Friday, 9 Jan 2009. I noticed that majority (or is it all?) of you do not have any badges. Here's some suggestions. If you haven't gotten them yourself already.
NAPFA badges (Bronze, Silver, Gold):
Approach ASM with the number of Bronze, Silver, Gold badges needed for Part Bs. There is a plastic bag of NAPFA badges in the store. Hopefully, it's enough for all. If not, you can always follow the same method as for your Total Defence Bronze badge (mentioned further on in the post). Last time I asked, it was priced at $1/pc at Beach Rd.
Kayaking Badge*/Part A Proficiency Badge*:
Approach ASM or any of the SSGs with a nominal roll of the Part B cadets who qualify for these badges. The two badges can only be issued by HQ NCC. ASM will then prepare a Badges Indent form for CO to endorse and submit to HQ.
*NOTE: If you can get this done before Trainfire tomorrow, there may be chance for you to get it really soon.
Total Defence(TD) Bronze Badge*:
Same as the previous badges, they can also be issued by HQ NCC. In a matter of fact, all badges/ranks are issued by HQ. It just takes quite some time for you to receive them. You can always try the same way as the Kayaking/Proficiency Badge and approach ASM with the nominal roll.
But, the recommended method to get your TD Bronze badge asap is to:
1) Get the amount of badges needed and the names of the cadets who are buying
2) One or a few of you head down to Beach Rd one of these days and buy the badges with money collected from those buying (the last time I asked, it was priced at $2.50/pc)
3) Give the badges to their owners and you're done
LCP Rank:
This is also be issued by HQ NCC. But, similar to the kayaking and proficiency badges, it'll take time for the forms to be processed. So, we suggest that you buy them instead.
Do contact your seniors or leave a message on the tagboard if you come across any problems on this issue. I'll do my best to address the problems/questions asap.
C/OFFR Clarence Jean
56th Intake
If you have not sewn on your LCP rank by now, please do so by Friday, 9 Jan 2009. I noticed that majority (or is it all?) of you do not have any badges. Here's some suggestions. If you haven't gotten them yourself already.
NAPFA badges (Bronze, Silver, Gold):
Approach ASM with the number of Bronze, Silver, Gold badges needed for Part Bs. There is a plastic bag of NAPFA badges in the store. Hopefully, it's enough for all. If not, you can always follow the same method as for your Total Defence Bronze badge (mentioned further on in the post). Last time I asked, it was priced at $1/pc at Beach Rd.
Kayaking Badge*/Part A Proficiency Badge*:
Approach ASM or any of the SSGs with a nominal roll of the Part B cadets who qualify for these badges. The two badges can only be issued by HQ NCC. ASM will then prepare a Badges Indent form for CO to endorse and submit to HQ.
*NOTE: If you can get this done before Trainfire tomorrow, there may be chance for you to get it really soon.
Total Defence(TD) Bronze Badge*:
Same as the previous badges, they can also be issued by HQ NCC. In a matter of fact, all badges/ranks are issued by HQ. It just takes quite some time for you to receive them. You can always try the same way as the Kayaking/Proficiency Badge and approach ASM with the nominal roll.
But, the recommended method to get your TD Bronze badge asap is to:
1) Get the amount of badges needed and the names of the cadets who are buying
2) One or a few of you head down to Beach Rd one of these days and buy the badges with money collected from those buying (the last time I asked, it was priced at $2.50/pc)
3) Give the badges to their owners and you're done
LCP Rank:
This is also be issued by HQ NCC. But, similar to the kayaking and proficiency badges, it'll take time for the forms to be processed. So, we suggest that you buy them instead.
Do contact your seniors or leave a message on the tagboard if you come across any problems on this issue. I'll do my best to address the problems/questions asap.
C/OFFR Clarence Jean
56th Intake
last docked at1/07/2009 04:23:00 PM.
Monday, January 05, 2009
To All Part Bs,
As all of you should know by now, there will be Trainfire at HQ NCC, Amoy Quee Camp, on Thursday, 8th Jan 2009. Do remember to read up on what ever Trainfire notes that you may have from previous Trainfire sessions last year.
Also, don't forget to bring the following items:
1. Headgear (Beret, Jockey Cap)
2. Water Bottle
3. Ez-link card/IC (for drawing of weapon)
Be sure to be on your best behaviour, look out for one another and respect the instructors and staffs at HQ. Be it whether they are Cadet Officers or NCC/SAF Personnel.
Ensure that you have a proper haircut especially for the male cadets and for the female cadets, please remember to bring your hair net.
Do not bring excess valuables such as MP3s, excess cash etc to be safe. Most importantly, DO NOT bring camera-handphones and cameras.
FYI: C/OFFR Chwan Rong and I will be present at the Trainfire as well.
C/OFFR Clarence Jean
56th Intake
As all of you should know by now, there will be Trainfire at HQ NCC, Amoy Quee Camp, on Thursday, 8th Jan 2009. Do remember to read up on what ever Trainfire notes that you may have from previous Trainfire sessions last year.
Also, don't forget to bring the following items:
1. Headgear (Beret, Jockey Cap)
2. Water Bottle
3. Ez-link card/IC (for drawing of weapon)
Be sure to be on your best behaviour, look out for one another and respect the instructors and staffs at HQ. Be it whether they are Cadet Officers or NCC/SAF Personnel.
Ensure that you have a proper haircut especially for the male cadets and for the female cadets, please remember to bring your hair net.
Do not bring excess valuables such as MP3s, excess cash etc to be safe. Most importantly, DO NOT bring camera-handphones and cameras.
FYI: C/OFFR Chwan Rong and I will be present at the Trainfire as well.
C/OFFR Clarence Jean
56th Intake
last docked at1/05/2009 11:17:00 PM.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
To all BBSS Sea Cadets,
It's the start of a new year. Welcome back!
A big congratulations to all cadets who have been promoted with effect from 2nd Jan 2009. And also to SSG Lee Wei Ting on his appointment as Assistant Sergeant Major.
I am sure all of you will know this by now. "With great power, comes great responsibility"
With most of you being promoted, it would mean you have achieved a certain standard. Juniors will look up to you and take you as their role model.
Through this year and the years to come, all of you will get a chance to hold leadership appointments. Be it in a small section or even taking the entire Unit. Take these chances to learn from your seniors and from your experiences as only from these, will you be able to become better leaders. Remember, lead by example and you'll eventually have followers who will stick by you when the going gets tough.
Teamwork is key to achieve our goals. So, let's all work together to achieve and maintain our status as a GOLD Unit.
C/OFFR Clarence Jean
56th Intake
It's the start of a new year. Welcome back!
A big congratulations to all cadets who have been promoted with effect from 2nd Jan 2009. And also to SSG Lee Wei Ting on his appointment as Assistant Sergeant Major.
I am sure all of you will know this by now. "With great power, comes great responsibility"
With most of you being promoted, it would mean you have achieved a certain standard. Juniors will look up to you and take you as their role model.
Through this year and the years to come, all of you will get a chance to hold leadership appointments. Be it in a small section or even taking the entire Unit. Take these chances to learn from your seniors and from your experiences as only from these, will you be able to become better leaders. Remember, lead by example and you'll eventually have followers who will stick by you when the going gets tough.
Teamwork is key to achieve our goals. So, let's all work together to achieve and maintain our status as a GOLD Unit.
C/OFFR Clarence Jean
56th Intake
last docked at1/03/2009 09:11:00 PM.
hello. Aisyah here. :D
Any comments about blogskin, inform any Part B's please. Thank you. I think i've done my part in this project, and its the others turn to edit. like changing the picture, cos i have none, currently. thank you veryvery much :D anything, can beep me. thanks gazillion y'all.
Any comments about blogskin, inform any Part B's please. Thank you. I think i've done my part in this project, and its the others turn to edit. like changing the picture, cos i have none, currently. thank you veryvery much :D anything, can beep me. thanks gazillion y'all.
last docked at1/03/2009 07:48:00 PM.