Uniform Issues

Uniform Issues
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Most of the Sec 1s and new Sec 2s should have got your uniforms by now, although some of you may be missing some uniform-parts. Please do not throw away the uniform packing-slip (the piece of paper with your name and sizes, usually attached to one of the boxes) so that you would be able to exchange the uniform-parts if they are too big/small/torn/etc.

Beret
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Watch this video on how to season your beret:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c0V4Vnb9dk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c0V4Vnb9dk

Uniform
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(1) Your uniform must be ironed, but MUST NOT be starched.
(2) Place the uniform in a coat-cover (ask your parents; most houses have at least one lying around).
(3) Be careful not to crease your uniform when you transport it or when you hang it on to a support.
(4) If you do not have a coat-cover, carefully fold the uniform, and slowly place it into a plastic-bag with hard backing (e.g. those from clothes shops such as Levi's or baju kurung shops). You may need to place the uniform between two books if you are worried that the uniform may shift and be crumpled.
(5) For the boys, your shirts must not have muffin-tops, so shirts must be tucked in into your underwear. For the girls, your belts are moveable, so be careful not to move it too much when you are in uniform.

Shoes/Boots
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(1) Before you can polish the shoes/boots, you need to coat them with at least 5 layers of Kiwi polish. (How? Use the tip of your pointer finger to dip into the kiwi, and gently run circles on the material. Let it dry for 15-30 minutes before you apply the next coating. BE CAREFUL not to let any Kiwi stain your fingernails! Wait until the coat is dry before you go on.)
(2) To POLISH the shoes/boots, take a smooth cotton rag (or old singlet), use your pointer-finger to dip the rag/singlet into a bowl of water (you can use the Kiwi cover), dip lightly into the Kiwi to get a small patch of Kiwi on to the rag/singlet (size of 5-10cent coin). Gently run the pointer-finger-and-cloth over the region to be polished in CIRCLES. BE PATIENT! If the coatings are sufficient and sufficiently dry, the shine will appear after about 5-10 minutes of polishing. Polish in sections! You cannot polish the entire shoe/boot at one go!
(3) Standard: The boots/shoes will shine like a mirror when they are done.
(4) Warning! DO NOT BURN your boots/shoes! That is considered as vandalism, and they are ruined after that. You will need to pay for a new pair of shoes/boots.

Investiture
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Please get your uniforms ready for every training. The CIs and NCOs will inspect your uniform during the muster parade (2pm to 2.15pm). Muslim boys can report at 2.30pm. We aim to hold an investiture to welcome you to the NPCC unit (we will give you the Sengkang formation-sign then) by the end of Term 3.

Ask your male TOs to coach you on how to polish your shoes/berets after school if you need their assistance. (The male TOs still have to do this for their reservist-preparations.)

Have fun!

Mr Nizam
OC SKNP