National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC)

Discover how NCDCC builds life-saving skills and emergency preparedness in our youths.

Last updated 31 July 2026

About Us

The National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) is a National Uniformed Group Organisation that focuses on developing life-saving skills and emergency preparedness in youths. This uniformed group is supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Education.

Our Objectives

NCDCC believes in developing and empowering our youths to be active & concerned citizens with life-saving skills.

Schedule and Venue

Tuesdays and Thursdays - 2:45pm to 5:00pm

All training will take place at Parade Square

Teachers-in-charge

Mr Tay Zhiyong
Mr Lee Lea Khoon
Ms Nur Hafizah Mokzi
Mr David Liew Kian Yuen

UG Volunteers

Mr Obey Tan Kai Ao
Mr Aariz Irfan Bin Noor Azhar
Mr Aliff Danial Bin Mohammad Subhan
Mr Danish Azri Bin Abdul Jalil

Achievements

2025 Unit Overall Performance Award – Distinction Award
2024 Unit Overall Performance Award – Distinction Award
2023 Unit Overall Performance Award – Distinction Award
2022 Unit Overall Performance Award – Distinction Award
2022 Precision Drill Challenge - Second Place

Highlights

2025

Two uniformed officers stand with arms crossed before a screen reading 17th Unit Drill Instructor, with flags behind them.

Our cadets successfully passed out from the Unit Drill Instructor Course 2025

Students in uniform practice using a fire extinguisher outdoors while an instructor in black demonstrates the technique.

Secondary One students trying to use fire extinguishers during the CCA Experience 2025.

Students in uniforms stand in formation outdoors; one holds a Singapore flag during what appears to be a school ceremony.

National Day School Parade 2025, in collaboration with NCC (National Cadet Corps) and RCY (Red Cross Youth).

A group of students in uniforms pose indoors beneath a circular display of international flags hanging from the ceiling.

Learning Journey visit to the Singapore Navy Museum, 2025.

Three young cadets in white uniforms with dark caps and gold buttons smile outdoors near trees.

Meridian NCDCC cadets donning their number one uniform for their 20th NCDCC Day Parade, held at Home Team Academy.

Young cadets in navy uniforms and black berets saluting at an Affirmation Day ceremony on 11 July 2025.

Our Secondary one cadets participated in the NCDCC Affirmation Day held at Home Team Academy.

Four youth cadets in navy uniforms pose before a red fire truck; another photo shows cadets sitting in a large hall.

Two young people in blue uniforms with badges each hold a certificate while standing indoors near a glass door.

Meridian NCDCC cadets who were awarded the prestigious Pinnacle Badge 2024 award.

Four teens in green shirts carry a person in a blue makeshift stretcher on an outdoor pavement.

Cadets simulating evacuation of a casualty during the Urban Adventure Civil Defence Challenge 2024 at Sentosa.

People riding stationary bikes in a row inside a room with glowing neon tube structures and colorful lighting.

Cadets trying out the treadmill when they visited the Changi Experience Studio for their Learning Journey.

A girl in a blue shirt uses tongs to cook noodles in a metal tray on a portable grill outdoors.

Meridian NCDCC cadet trying outdoor cooking at a combined East Zone Schools Outdoor Cooking Competition held at Pasir Ris Secondary School.

Our CCA Experience

Staff Sergeant Lim Shao Zhe from Sec 3-6:

“NCDCC has allowed me to develop my leadership skills. During CCA. I have also learnt many life saving skills, like firefighting and CPR that will let me help others when needed.”

Staff Sergeant Raiyan Aqil Bin Rozairudin from Sec 3-2

“The National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) is a vibrant uniformed group that equips youths with lifesaving skills such as firefighting, first aid and emergency preparedness. It builds resilience, teamwork, and leadership while inspiring cadets to serve the community and stay ready to protect lives in times of crisis.”