DEFENCE ACADEMY, TANAH JAMBU, 25 August 2022 – 18 Officer Cadets of Intake 21 were presented with their respective rank insignias in the afternoon at the 4th Rank Appointment Ceremony in the Officer Cadet School Mess Hall. The rank insignias; Cadet Corporal and Cadet Lance Corporal were presented by the Guest of Honour, Second In-Command Intake Commander of Officer Cadet School, Major Mohd Asri bin Haji Awg Ahmad. Also present were each respective Platoon Commanders, Intake Sergeant Major, and instructors of Officer Cadet School.
The event commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah followed by the officiating of the rank appointments by the Guest of Honour. Nine (9) were promoted to Cadet Corporals and another nine (9) were promoted to Cadet Lance Corporals. The newly appointed rank holders will be assessed on their leadership skills in leading their respective sections and working together as a Platoon alongside the Platoon Sergeant.
The system of Officer Cadet Rank Appointment holders provides another opportunity for the Officer Cadets to be trained in leadership and administration. This system enables Officer Cadets to learn the duties connected with the various appointments within a Platoon on an administrative plane and to further develop their character and leadership traits in the process of discharging the duties.
With the appointments, the Officer Cadets will be able to gain valuable experience and take resposibilties for carrying out their duties and making a significant impact within the Intake and ultimately to the RBAF in the near future.
