Introductory Course

 

The Officer Cadets Orientation Course was introduced with effect from 1 January 2006. The OCO will now be a pre-requisite for enrolling as an Officer Cadet as well as attending the Basic Officers Training Course (BOTC). The OCO course is to ensure that minimally, volunteers are equipped with the ethos, operations and recent development of the BB and updates on the MOE’s guidelines for Uniformed Groups.

Who should attend?

Applicants need to have the endorsement from the Company Captain and Chaplain.

The OCO is also compulsory for those who are already an Officer Cadet prior to 1 January 2006, although they can still retain their rank.

Course Content

Foundation Modules (Online module for all participants)

1.	Overview of the BB BB Object & Motto Lessons from BB History Traditions of the BB
2.	Our programmes at a glance: Juniors Seniors Primers

Other Modules (For all participants)

1.	The BB’s Vision, Mission, Goals and Directions 2010
2.	BB Beliefs and Methods
3.	Roles and Responsibilities of an Officer
4.	MOE’s guidelines on Uniformed Groups
5.	Operating a BB Company
6.	Basic governance of the BB: Structure, policies and guidelines
7.	Test

These modules are covered over a 1 day period.

What can I learn?

1. A deeper appreciation of the purpose and the work that the BB is doing.
2. An understanding of what the BB expects of me as a BB Officer.
3. How to operate an effective BB Company.
4. New friends from other BB Companies whom you can network and share ideas with!

How do I complete OCO?

1. Full attendance for all the required modules.
2. Passing of the written test.

Course Details

OCO 01/10

Dates:	6 Feb (Sat): Other Modules
Time:	9:00am - 5:00pm (Sat)
Venue:	BB Campus
Closing Date:	25 Jan 2010

 

OCO 02/010 

Dates:	18 Sep (Sat): Other Modules
Time:	9:00am - 5:00pm (Sat)
Venue:	BB Campus
Closing Date:	6 Sep 2010

 

Attire:	BB regulation white polo-T for Officers with dark blue pants/skirts (for ladies)
Course  Fee:	$30 per pax. Fee includes meals and course materials.

 

 

Registration

 

Kindly fill up the form and submit to the Brigade Office together with payment.

 OCO Application Form rev 20100527.pdf