DEFENCE ACADEMY, TANAH JAMBU, 01 November 2021 – A rank appointment ceremony was held at the Officer Cadet’s Mess of which this day was yet another memorable day for 23 Officer Cadets of OCS Intake 20. The Officer Cadets received their insignias for the remaining months of their commissioning course which were presented by the Guest of Honour, the Commanding Officer of OCS, 768 Lt Col Pg Siti Khatamalzariah binti Pg Haji Kamaludin.The event started with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah followed by the officiating of the rank appointments by the Guest of Honour. Two Officer Cadets were promoted to the ranks of Cadet Sergeant Major (CSM) and Cadet Staff Sergeant (CSS) which were 54091 OCdt Ak Mohammad Qamarussalihin bin Pg Mohammad Saifuddin and 22117 Mid Nurharzelah@Nurfazelah Binti Yakub, respectively. In addition, 3 Officer Cadets were promoted to Cadet Platoon Sergeants, 9 were promoted to Cadet Corporals and another 9 were promoted to Cadet Lance Corporals.
Also present to witness the ceremony was the Intake Commander of Intake 20, 823 Maj (U) Muhd Yusra bin Awg Jafar as well as other Officers, Instructors of OCS and School Sergeant Major of OCS. This prestigious ceremony acts as a recognition and acknowledgement to Officer Cadets who have diligently performed according to the expected standards. Through this promotion, these rank appointment holders play a significant role in leading by example, taking care of the intake’s welfare and positively enhance the intake’s overall performance by holding firm to their core values; Setia, Takwa and Berani.
