1. What do the initials "HO"
stand for?
HO is the acronym for the term "Honorary Officer".
2. What are the criteria required of me
to become an HO?
› Completed National Service (For male Singapore
Citizens) and
› Attained 'A' Levels / Diploma and
› Currently undergoing undergraduate studies in any
discipline or,
› Post Graduate studies in any discipline and
› Uniformed Group (UG) background experience is a
pre-requisite.
3. What are the main courses available
to me when I become an HO?
› Officer Basic Course (OBC).
› Fire-Fighting Course.
4. What would my job scope be like
as an HO?
After having attended the 3-week Officer Basic Course,
you will be attached to HQ NCDCC from which you will be
deployed to a NCDCC Unit (School)* nearest to your residence,
whenever possible. You will be assisting the Officer Commanding
(OC) and the teacher officer(s) of the unit, in the planning
and organizing of any NCDCC training and activities.
*Subject to the availability of vacancy.
5. What would my route of advancement
be like as an HO?
You will be given the rank of Probationary Lieutenant upon
successful completion of the Officer Basic Course.The probation
period will be 1 year. Based on your commitment and performance,
you will be considered for promotion to the next higher
rank.
6. How do I apply to be an HO?
Write to us with your particulars as required below:
›› Full name as in I/C
›› Home address
›› Highest qualification attained
›› Secondary School attended
›› Contact no. (Home / Mobile)
›› Email address if any
›› Maximum 150 words on your experiences in
Uniformed Group
›› Appointment / Rank held
›› Contributions
›› State interest in joining NCDCC
›› Skills or Proficiencies (Drill Instructor,
Canoeing, and etc.)
Download and fill in this form: HO
Application Form and email it with the subject heading:
"Application for HO" to Seah_Sher_Li@moe.gov.sg
OR send it by post to this address:
Attention to:
Head Operations NCDCC
HQ NCDCC
Home Team Academy
501 Old Choa Chu Kang Road
Singapore 698928
*Only shortlisted applicants will be notified
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