{"id":42995,"date":"2025-01-27T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T01:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/?p=42995"},"modified":"2025-01-27T10:27:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T02:27:51","slug":"in-sync-a-national-servicemans-passion-for-precision-drills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/in-sync-a-national-servicemans-passion-for-precision-drills\/","title":{"rendered":"In sync: A National Serviceman\u2019s passion for precision drills"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"42995\" class=\"elementor elementor-42995\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69a8fdc e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"69a8fdc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27aa2b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27aa2b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>LCP Tan Eng Kiat, Nasser in his SCDF uniform (left segment) and uniform for Precision Drill competitions (right segment).\u00a0This image has been photoshopped to showcase two different uniforms worn by LCP Nasser.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-401d243 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"401d243\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Lance Corporal Tan Eng Kiat, Nasser\u2019s belief in proficiency through practice has taken him from the National Cadet Corps to an international competition, reflecting his passion, discipline and resilience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a1e23 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39a1e23\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7b4cc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7b4cc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Currently serving his National Service as a Driver with the Corporate Services Hub (East) at HQ SCDF, Lance Corporal (LCP) Tan Eng Kiat, Nasser, has spent years honing his skills in precision drills. Since discovering his passion in 2016 as a cadet with the National Cadet Corps (NCC), he has been committed to perfecting this discipline.<\/p><p>Watching the national champion perform a series of stunts during an affirmation ceremony in his early NCC days sparked LCP Nasser\u2019s interest in precision drills. \u201cI was particularly attracted to the vast variety of stunts the performers executed,\u201d he recalls. \u201cIt inspired me to learn precision drills as I progressed in NCC.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ce8297 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5ce8297\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1328\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nasser_Drill-Comp.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43257\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nasser_Drill-Comp.png 1328w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nasser_Drill-Comp-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nasser_Drill-Comp-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nasser_Drill-Comp-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nasser_Drill-Comp-1200x673.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1328px) 100vw, 1328px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea91ccd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea91ccd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>That passion and dedication culminated in a defining moment in 2023. LCP Nasser joined The Street Elite, a US-based precision drills club, and represented Singapore at the World Drill Championships in the United States (US). This also marked his first in-person performance on an international stage. \u201cWe started by preparing suitable equipment such as our rifles, and spent countless hours planning and perfecting our routines,\u201d he explains. Two weeks before the World Drill Championships, he travelled to the US to train with his team and mentor.<\/p><p>Upon arriving in Florida, his mentor organised practice sessions in neighbourhood parks to hone his drills and bolster his confidence in performing before an audience. \u201cIt was a proud moment for my family and friends,\u201d he reflects. \u201cStanding on a global stage to represent Singapore was exhilarating, yet humbling.\u201d<\/p><p>A pivotal moment unfolded during the final round of the competition when his rifle slipped from his grasp and fell onto the ground. Despite this setback, his teammates and the audience cheered him on. \u201cTheir encouragements motivated me to pick up my rifle and finish the performance strongly,\u201d he says. \u201cThis heartwarming show of support has stayed with me, inspiring me to continue practising and improving my drills.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eeb4a7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2eeb4a7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a97193c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a97193c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LCP-Nasser_NDP-Marching.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43000\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LCP-Nasser_NDP-Marching.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LCP-Nasser_NDP-Marching-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LCP-Nasser_NDP-Marching-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LCP-Nasser_NDP-Marching-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LCP-Nasser_NDP-Marching-1200x801.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78a0132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78a0132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>LCP Nasser was a proud member of the SCDF marching contingent at the National Day Parade 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c23d58d e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c23d58d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3714330 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3714330\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>His training in precision drills also prepared him for his role in this year\u2019s National Day Parade as part of the SCDF marching contingent. \u201cPrecision drill is not just about handling the rifle,\u201d he explains. \u201cThe rifle can be seen as an extension of the user\u2019s body, complemented by foot drills.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>LCP Nasser sees precision drills as both an art and a sport, requiring a blend of physical strength and artistic flow. \u201cEvery movement is the result of discipline and consistent effort in practising the drills ,\u201d he explains. \u201cAs the rifle is not light, it requires strength to control every muscle and maintain my form. But precision drills can also be performed with elegance, flowing smoothly from one technique to another. I hope more people come to appreciate the dedication behind this discipline.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, LCP Nasser is passionate about spreading the art of precision drills and hopes to mentor his juniors while training for future competitions.<\/p>\n<p>For LCP Nasser, precision drills have become a way to connect with people from all walks of life. \u201cWhether it\u2019s building meaningful friendships with drill practitioners from around the world or learning techniques from one another, the shared passion and relationships formed make this hobby truly special.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81e1c84 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"81e1c84\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-664e229 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"664e229\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Learn more about Nasser\u2019s journey and the world of precision drills by visiting SCDF\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/reMmjikqLqroEBKK\/?mibextid=WC7FNe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DA986UxSi-R\/?igsh=MTdjbHlpMXdiZXY1cg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong><em>*This story has been adapted from an article that was originally published in SCDF\u2019s digital magazine, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scdf.gov.sg\/rescue995\">Rescue995<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-edce1a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"edce1a9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be08bf1\" data-id=\"be08bf1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64682c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"64682c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d53f58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d53f58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: left; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); letter-spacing: -0.21px; color: #105cab;\">Like our stories? 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