BB History and traditions
What is usually said at the end of Vesper and Table Grace?
Amen
What is the first official rank in The Boys' Brigade?
Private
What is the RIBB company officially know as?
The 60th Company.
The badgework is categorised within 4 domains. One such domain is “Personal Mastery”. Name one other domain.
Leadership/ Global Awareness/ Community Spiritedness
Name two types of BB Uniform
Musketry Kit/ Day Dress/ Ceremonial Dress/ Fatigue Dress/ PT Kit( Any Two)
Who founded Boys’ Brigade?
Sir William Alexander Smith
True or false: The Recruit is an official rank in the BB.
False.
When was our RIBB company founded?
13 March 1991
What are three personal mastery badges you can earn in BB?
Target / Drummer / Arts / Athletics / Bandsman / Bugler / Adventure / First-aid / Crafts / Gymnastics / Hobbies / Kayaking / Drill / Piper / Musketry / Sailing / Sportsman / Swimming ( Any 3)
When is the Ceremonial Dress supposed to be worn?
During grand occasions and events.
Which finger is interlocked in a BB handshake?
The pinky finger.
What is one requirement crucial for promotion?
Sufficient Attendance/ Leadership/ Active Participation/ Good Attitude
Which Church sponsors our RIBB company?
Kampong Kapor Methodist Church
What are the three levels of each badge work?
Basic,Advanced,Masters
Name one way to clean the BB leather shoes.
Use a shoe shine to polish the shoes.
Where was the first Singapore BB Company founded?
Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church
When can a BB Boy be promoted to Warrant Officer?
Secondary 4/5
What is beyond the BB Seniors Programme?
The Primers Programme.
What is one service award?
Link Badge/ One year service badge/ Three year service badge ( Any one)
Name a personal grooming standard to maintain when wearing any BB Uniform.
Haircut should be neat, should not cover ears and eyebrows, should be above the collar at the back/ No artificial colouration of hair is allowed./Fingernails should be kept short and clean./Body ornaments should not be worn.( Any one)
Name two BB Songs
Mighty Band of Brothers and The Anchor Song
What is one role of the Non-Commissioned Officer(NCO) in BB?
To assist Officers with the running of Company activities/Manage a squad of Boys/Teach and lead younger Boys/Be a role model for younger Boys/Improve communication between Officers& younger Boys/Look into welfare of Boys(Any One)
What comes above the NCO Council in the Company Organisation Chart?
The Officer’s Council
What are the three main awards in BB?
Intermediary Proficiency Award, Senior Proficiency Award, Founders Award.
What is one thing that the BB Uniform promotes?
A sense of identity and belonging for Boys/ A sense of responsibility and self-discipline/It is a display and reflection of your achievements in BB.( Any One)