NCC cadets to try F-16 flight simulators and operate drones as part of new curriculum
NCC will also introduce common core training that will expose all cadets to experiences and life skills across the SAF.
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) of Singapore will soon introduce a new curriculum to better prepare its cadets for a complex and rapidly changing world. Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing announced the changes, known as NCC2030, during the corps' 125th anniversary celebrations at the Central Manpower Base on August 26. The curriculum overhaul aims to equip cadets with specialised skills and leadership tools to navigate challenges such as disinformation, cyberattacks, climate-related risks, and geopolitical and geo-economic issues.
NCC cadets, currently focusing on their respective service branches, will be exposed to a common core training program that offers shared experiences and life skills across the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). This includes visits to SAF units, open houses, museums, and hands-on exposure to cyberskills. Currently, NCC cadets are only trained in their specific service, but the new curriculum will allow them to gain exposure to other branches, such as the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), earlier in their training.
The transformation is expected to be implemented from 2027 to 2030, with the NCC headquarters moving to a new campus in Bedok Camp by 2032.
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