In cases of physical disability or handicap, conditions laid down above for Group II (Outdoor Activities) will be waived upon the submission of a medical certificate/report from either the Corps or Zone Surgeon. In such cases, the requirements for subjects in these Groups may be replaced by any other subject from the other Groups. Nevertheless, members and cadets must still achieve six or twelve proficiency badges to qualify for the Commissioner's Badge and the Chief Commissioner's Badge respectively.
Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme - Implementation
Each Corps should aim to organise a series of Proficiency Courses to be conducted during weekly parade/meeting hours. However, it may not be possible to cover all the various types of subjects required for the members to qualify for the Commissioner's Badge or Chief Commissioner's Badge due to physical, manpower or time constraints. Hence members are encouraged to take up the other necessary subjects on their own to qualify for these two prestigious awards.
The National Headquarters may from time to time organise courses to train
officers to become qualified instructors in the various subjects in the
scheme. Where there is a demand, courses for specific subjects may also
be conducted for the members. When such courses are planned, notice will
be given through the Brigade Circular and places will be offered on a
first-come first-served basis.
Corps encountering difficulties in the implementation should seek assistance
from the National Headquarters or the Cadet Proficiency Badge Committee
instead of depriving their members of the chance to embark on this scheme.
Similarly, cadets who are transferred to the Adult section should continue
striving for the Commissioner's Badge and Chief Commissioner's Badge,
provided they are still eligible. Such members should be Corps Superintendents
or the National Headquarters or the Cadet Proficiency Badge Committee.
Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme - Wearing Of Proficiency Badges
Proficiency badges are to be worn in neat rows with no more than four badges in a row. There is to be no gap between succeeding badges nor between rows of badges. The first row of badges are to be worn one finger breadth below the shoulder flash on the left sleeve.
- Proficiency badges are worn from front to back or left to right when facing the left sleeve, with no gap between badges.
- Proficiency badges under Group I are to be worn first, followed by those under Groups II, III and IV, in that order, regardless of the time the badges are gained.
- Only cadets not above 20 years of age are allowed to put on proficiency badges on their uniforms.
- Adult members are not allowed to put on proficiency badges on their uniforms. However, they may put on the Commissioner's Badge or Chief Commissioner's Badge if so awarded.
- Commissioned officers will not put on any proficiency badge, nor the Commissioner's Badge and Chief Commissioner's Badge.
Note:
With Achievement Badge, 10mm above the achievement badge's on the right chest.
Without Achievement Badge, 10mm above the name tag on the right chest.