NPCC Cadets compete in the shooting range to find the champions of the 2023 NPCC Inter-Unit .22 Revolver Shooting Competition.
By: Nur Ihshana Shaheen Binte Babajahn
Full of jitters and excitement, 119 National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) Cadets from 20 secondary schools headed down to the Home Team Academy (HTA) for the finals of the NPCC Inter-Unit .22 Revolver Shooting Competition on 30 June 2023.
Coming back after a three-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition brought together talented young Cadets from across Singapore who were keen to showcase their marksmanship. This year, 857 Cadets from 106 NPCC Units took part in the preliminary rounds of the competition.
Chatter filled the viewing gallery as Cadets waited nervously and excitedly for the finals to kick off. But they quietened down when an HTA trainer conducted a briefing to remind them to strictly adhere to safety protocols.
“Fire!”
The Cadets were ready to begin. After another safety reminder, they picked up their paper targets from the holding room and prepared to enter the shooting range in an orderly fashion.
Meanwhile in the viewing gallery, the other Cadets looked on as their competitors in the first detail walked into the shooting range to their respective booths, clipped their targets to the holders and stood in anticipation of the next command.
"Pick up revolver, load and ready!” came the order.
"Watch your front!" The air was filled with excitement as the Cadets raised their revolvers. The target turned towards the Cadets, and off they went.
Occasionally, a cheer would arise from the viewing gallery. Cadets showed their sportsmanship as they applauded the performance of their competitors.
After the Cadets in the shooting range had completed their shooting sequence, they were instructed to unload the revolvers and place it on the table.
They then took down their targets and headed into the scoring room, where their points would be calculated.
The Long-awaited Moment
Two hours later, after all the details had completed their shoots, the competition came to an end. It was time for the award ceremony, the most awaited moment of the day.
The Cadets gathered excitedly with their CIs, Honorary Officers and Teacher Officers to hear the results.
The champions were announced, and the crowd went wild. Taking the Individual Shooting honours were Cadets from Nanyang Girls’ High School and Hwa Chong Institution! The room rang with applause and cheers.
With the conclusion of the shooting competition, the Cadets gathered to celebrate their victories. Congratulations to all the finalists for demonstrating their marksmanship skills and sporting spirit!
The NPCC offers a variety of learning experiences – from Unarmed Tactics and drills to campcraft and community outreach programmes – that help to foster the NPCC values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence. This year’s competition surely served as another treasured memory for the participating Cadets!
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