ST.

JOHN AMBULANCE MALAYSIA

NEGERI SEMBILAN DARUL KHUSUS

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cadet Uniform 3

Grand Prior 9

8 Pointed Stars 11

Cadet Promise 12

Cadet Code of Chivalry 12

St. John Song (Berkhidmat Bagi Manusia) 13

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CADET UNIFORM

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SHOULDER FLASHES
The top of the Shoulder Flash is to touch the seam.

POCKET BADGE
Worn in the centre of the left pocket. In the case of female cadets, the top of the Badge should
be 13mm (½ inch) below the name tag.

RANK CHEVRONS
Worn midway between the shoulder and the elbow on the right arm.
NAME TAGS
Length 60mm (2 1/2 in) to 90mm (3 1/4in)
Width 20mm (3/4 in)
Lettering 8mm (5/16 in)
White lettering on a black background. Only one word with a maximum of 9 characters
Name tags should be worn in line with the top of the right pocket. Only worn on duty uniform. In
the case of female cadets, it will be worn approximately 127mm (5 inches) from the centre of the
shoulder line on the right.

MOHAMAD
SECRETARY'S BADGE
Worn midway between the shoulder and the elbow of the right arm. When the Rank Chevron is
also worn, the Secretary's Badge is worn above the Rank Chevron.

STOREKEEPER'S BADGE
The Storekeeper's Badge is worn midway between the shoulder and the elbow of the right arm.
When the Rank Chevron is also worn, the Storekeeper's Badge is worn above the Rank Chevron.

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BELTS
The waist belt is a black nylon web belt, 30 mm wide, and is worn with a stainless steel buckle
which is not to be polished but embellished. The belt is to pass through all loops and is to be
adjusted so that the free end (ended with metal) protrudes through the buckle on the wearer's left
side to a distance of not more than 2 cm. The other end of the belt is to be trimmed so that no
material is visible under the buckle. The belt is worn with the buckle aligned centrally on the body,
with the centre of the buckle in line with shirt buttons and the trouser fly.

LANYARDS
Lanyards are worn over the left shoulder by Male Cadet N.C.O.s only.

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SERVICE STAR & SERVICE STRIPES
1st Year One Stripe worn horizontally
38mm (1½ inches) from the
bottom of the left sleeve.

2nd Year Two black-and-white Stripes,

the second above and touching
the first.

3rd Year One Service Star, with centre

of Star 38mm (1½ inches) from
the bottom of the left sleeve.

4th Year One Service Star and one

black-and-white Stripe directly
above the Service Star.

5th Year Two Service Stars, one directly

above the other.

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SPECIAL SERVICE SHIELD
Worn above the right pocket. The bottom of the badge should be 13mm (½ inch) above the name
tag.
 100 hours - green
 200 hours - blue
 500 hours - purple
 750 hours - silver
 1000 hours - gold

CADET PROFICIENCY BADGES

Worn in three rows on the left arm, 25mm (1 inch) below the name of the State. The Proficiency
Badges must not be worn after the award of the Grand Prior's Badge.

GRAND PRIOR’S BADGE

The Grand Prior's Badge is worn midway between the shoulder and the elbow on the left arm.

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 Grand Prior

The Grand Prior Award is awarded to members who have passed 12 proficiency tests over a period not less than 36 months. In addition, the
member must be efficient and be of good conduct. This award is awarded by Royal Highness, the Duke of Gloucester. The Grand Prior of the
Order of the St. John is the highest award given to a St. John Cadet Member.

Cadet Proficiency Scheme

The objective of the cadet Proficiency Scheme is to encourage young people to take an interest in subjects outside their normal co-curricular
and widen their horizons by carrying out these studies in their leisure time. Instruction and examination will be based on the syllabus laid down
for each subject.

Certificates
Proficiency Certificates will be issued by the National Headquarter. A candidate who has obtained 12 certificates, qualifies for the Grand Prior’s
Badge and will be known as “Grand Prior Cadet”. For the Grand Prior Badge, the 12 Proficiency Certificates must be spread over a period of
not less than 36 months. All certificates must be obtained by the 21st birthday.

Qualifications
In addition to “Knowledge of the Order”, which is compulsory, a cadet must choose one and not more than 3 subjects from each of the
following five categories.

Knowledge of the Order

CARE

Animal Care Care for the Sick Care in the Community Care for the Children Anti-Drug Abuse

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EMERGENCY CARE

Accident Prevention Civil Defence Casualty Simulation Fire Fighting & Prevention Personal Survival & Life
Saving

LEISURE

Outdoor Pursuits Fitness Crafts Map Reading Musician

& Navigation

COMMUNICATION

Communication to Administration Skills Computer Skills Signaling St. John Worldwide

the Deaf/Blind

LIVING AND SOCIAL SKILLS

Citizenship Home Skills Cookery & Nutrition Do-it-Yourself Cadet Training Course

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 8 POINTED STARS

OBSERVANT “that he may note the causes and signs of injury”

TACTFUL “that he may without thoughtless questions learn the symptoms and
history of the case, and secure the confidence of the patients and
bystanders”

RESOURCEFUL “That he may use to the best advantage whatever is at hand to prevent
further damage, and to assist Nature’s efforts to repair the mischief
already done”

DEXTROUS “that he may handle a patient without causing unnecessary pain, and use
appliances efficiently and neatly”

EXPLICIT “that he may give clear instructions to the patient or the bystanders how
best to assist him”

DISCRIMINATING "that he may decide which of several injuries presses most for treatment
by himself, what can best be left for the patient or bystanders to do, and
what should be left for the medical men”

PERSEVERING “that he may continue his efforts, though not at first successful.”

SYMPATHETIC “that he may give real comfort and encouragement to the suffering”

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 CADET PROMISE

On my honour,
I Promise that I will do my best,
To do my duty to God and King,
To help other people at all time
To obey the Cadet Code of Chivalry

CADET CODE OF CHIVALRY

To serve God
To be loyal to Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong
Their Royal Highnesses, the Rulers, their Excellencies, the Governers and to my
officers
To observe the mottoes of the Order, which are:
• Pro Fide, For the Faith
• Pro Utilitate Hominum, For the Service of Mankind
To be thorough in work and play
To be truthful and just in all things
To be cheerful and prompt in all I do
To help the suffering and the needy
To be kind to all animals

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 BERKHIDMAT BAGI MANUSIA

Anggota St John Bersiap Sedia

Untuk Berkhidmat Kepada Manusia
Tanpa Mengira Pelbagai Bangsa
Agama Dan Budaya

Seragam St John Lambang Kejituan

Dilatih Untuk Bantu Yang Derita
Tanpa Mengharap Kurnia dan Ganjaran
Berbakti Sepanjang Masa

(Repeat)
Berkorban Walau Dimana Berada
Dengan Rela Hati Suci
Berpegang Teguh Pada Cogan Kata
Berkhidmat Bagi Manusia

Inilah Sumbangan Dari Kami

Terhadap Mu Oh Ibu Pertiwi
Sumpah Dan Ikrar Kami Tunaikan
Kepada Nusa Dan Bangsa

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