General Specialise Knowledge (GSK)

Question 1

What is the vision of NCC?

Answer 1

Extraordinary Youth Leaders

Question 2

List the 8 NCC core values.

Answer 2

Loyalty to country, uprightness, leadership, discipline, commitment and responsibility, care for fellow cadets, adventurous spirit, safety.

Question 3

Describe the mission of NCC>

Answer 3

To nurture inspiring leaders and committed citizens through fun, adventurous and military-related activities.

Question 4

What does the sword held by the lion on the NCC flag symbolises?

Answer 4

Defence of our country

Question 5

What does the white colour on the NCC flag symbolises?

Answer 5

Everlasting purity and virtue.

Question 6

What does the red colour on the NCC flag symbolises?

Answer 6

Universal brotherhood and equality of man

Question 7

What does the lion on the NCC flag represent?

Answer 7

bravery, courage and strength of the youth of Singapore

Question 8

What makes an NCC cadet ‘Cadet Strong’ ?

Answer 8

He/She is one with a resilient mind, fit body and committed heart.

Question 9

Identity the three key thrusts of NCC.

Answer 9

Leadership, fitness and commitment to Singapore.

Question 10

Describe how NCC played a part in the defence of Singapore during World War 2.

Answer 10

During the outbreak of World War 2, many cadets joined the Singapore volunteer corps (SVC) and fought against the Japanese troops in the defence of Singapore.

Question 11

As you recite the NCC pledge, what are some of the promises that you make as a NCC cadet?

Answer 11

We, the members of the National Cadet Corps and youth of the Republic of Singapore, do hereby pledge to be loyal to the Republic and the Corps and to maintain a high standard of discipline and performances so that we may better serve our country.

Question 12

What is the mission of the Singapore Armed Forces?

Answer 12

To enhance Singapore’s peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressive.

Question 13

What are the 4 services of the Singapore Armed Forces?

Answer 13

Army
Navy
Air Force and
Digital and Intelligence Services (DIS)

Question 14

Armour, Combat Engineers and Artillery are formations in which SAF service.

Answer 14

Army

Question 15

Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs) and Missile Corvettes are equipment operated by which SAF service.

Answer 15

Navy

Question 16

F-15SG and Chinooks are systems operated by which SAF service?

Answer 16

Airforce

Question 17

All abled-body Singaporean men must serve how years as a full-time national serviceman (NSF).

Answer 17

2 years

Question 18

Which pillar of total defence is associated with the Singapore Armed Forces?

Answer 18

military defence

Question 19

Identify the colour of the rubber wrist band that will be worn by soldiers with medical conditions, past or present, that may be more susceptible to injuries during training.

Answer 19

Yellow

Question 20

Describe some of the signs of heat injury.

Answer 20

unable to continue with physical activity due to extreme fatigue, hot and flushing 9redness of skin), severe muscle cramps, nausea and/or vomiting, headache, giddiness.and/ or fainting spells due to sudden change in position, change in mental state- confused, disoriented, agitated etc.

Question 21

How many hours of uninterrupted rest must cadets get the night before any strenuous activity?

Answer 21

7 hours

Question 22

What safety tool should be used before the start of training?

Answer 22

Cadet Risk Assessment Checklist (RAC)

Question 23

What should you report to your teacher officer?

Answer 23

Hazards
Near misses
Safety breaches

Question 24

Before training, I must ensure that:

Answer 24

My buddy is with me and he has also completed his RAC.

Question 25

What are the five main groups of the SAR 21?

Answer 25

Barrel assembly group, Upper receiver group, Lower receiver group, Bolt carrier group, magazine group.

Question 26

What is the maximum effective range of the SAR 21 rifle?

Answer 26

460 metres

Question 27

how many 5.56 mm rounds can the SAR 21 box magazine hold?

Answer 27

30 rounds

Question 28

What is the magnification capability of the SAR 21 optical scope?

Answer 28

1.5 times

Question 29

During the firing of SAR 21, when the firer encounters a weapon stoppage, what is the Immediate Action (IA) to be taken?

Answer 29

Safe, tilt, check

Question 30

What are the parts that can be used in case the SAR 21 optical scope fails?

Answer 30

Iron sights

Question 31

What are the five characteristics of the SAR 21 rifle?

Answer 31

Semi- Automatic, air-cooled, gas operated, magazine feed, closed bolt system.

Question 32

What are the procedures taken to remediate Double Feeding in Immediate Action (IA) drills?

Answer 32

1. Safe, tilt, check 2. Remove magazine 3. Tilt weapon to the right, cock weapon multiple times tilt stuck rounds are out of the chamber 4. Check bolt and chamber clear 5. Insert magazine 6. Cock fully 7. Resume firing

Question 33

What are the procedures taken to remediate No Feeding in Immediate Action (IA) drills?

Answer 33

1. Safe, tilt, check 2. Slap the base of the magazine upwards 3. Pull the charging handle fully to the rear and hold it there 4. Observe that the magazine is state properly, and a round is ready to be chambered. 5. Release the charging handle. 6. Engage the enemy, resume firing.

Question 34

During the stripping of the weapon, what will be the first standard accessory that is removed?

Answer 34

Magazine

Question 35

What will be the three checks conducted upon assembling the weapon?

Answer 35

1. Safety mechanism 2. Trigger mechanism 3. Sear check

Question 36

What should you do when the instructor gives the command ‘Firers for inspection, port arms’?

Answer 36

1. Engage last round catch 2. Place rifle butt on the right shoulder, with the chamber facing upwards.

Question 37

For navigation maps, the marking will have two numbers. However if the marking is located in between the two markings, what would be the value of the x-coordinate? For example, if the first marking is 26 and the second marking is 27 for x-axis and for y- axis, the same marking is between 42 and 43, what would the MGR reading be?

Answer 37

The MGR reading would be 265, 425 Remember not to include any brackets

Question 38

During orienteering, how do you head to a known location?

Answer 38

You need to turn whole body until the orienteering arrow aligns with the magnetic arrow to face intended direction of travel.

Question 39

Explain why you would apply intersection in navigation?

Answer 39

You would like to find your exact current location by identifying at least two distinct points on the map.

Question 40

Explain where the orienteering arrow, rotating bezel and magnetic needle are on the prismatic compass that we use during navigation.

Answer 40

The orienteering arrow is 2D. The “drawing” on the prismatic compass. The magnetic needle is the real arrow (3D) The rotating bezel is the thing that you can rotate.

Question 41

One pace is equivalent to two natural steps. Which action will increase your average pace (taking more steps than usual)?

Answer 41

Walking up a steep slope/ carrying heavy bag/ equipment

Question 42

Which IFC skill set is used to help hide personnel and equipment from enemy forces by applying colour and materials to blend in the environment?

Answer 42

Camouflage and concealment

Question 43

Why is field signal essential for soldiers?

Answer 43

To keep any voice conversations to a minimum, to observe noise discipline, and to keep silence when approaching the enemy.

Question 44

In a hostile situation, how many seconds does a cadet have to move from one cover to another cover swiftly?

Answer 44

4 seconds

Question 45

During patrol mission, your section spotted enemies resting at the foot of the mountain, as their IC, which combination of field signals will you use in this situation?

Answer 45

Enemy ahead and take cover

Question 46

Describe the limitation of using field signals.

Answer 46

It can be greatly disrupted during periods of poor visibility; it can be unreliable when range is too far from one solider to another.

Question 47

How do we apply clock-ray method to project the direction of the determined target?

Answer 47

Identify a landmark at the front first, then from this landmark located, thereafter determine the clock direction of target from the landmark.

Question 48

List the 7 factors that affect the judging of distances.

Answer 48

Visibility , Sun position, elevation, target size, colours, effect of terrain, water

Question 49

What is equivalent to the size of a person 100m away?

Answer 49

The length of the thumb nail.

Question 50

What is equivalent to the size of a person 200m away?

Answer 50

Half the length of the thumbnail.

Question 51

What is equivalent to the size of a person 300m away?

Answer 51

1/4 the length of the thumb nail.

Question 52

How do you apply halving method in judging distances?

Answer 52

1. To judge farther distances (>300m), pick a halfway point between the target and yourself. 2. Estimate the distance to the halfway mark by Unit of Measurement method. 3. Double this distance to obtain the estimated distance from the target to yourself.

Question 53

What does the part ‘indication’ refer to in the FCO sequence?

Answer 53

The direction of the target.