Civil Aid Service holds Foot Drill Competition 2024 (with photos)
​The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the Foot Drill Competition 2024 at its headquarters today (November 24). The competition was officiated by the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk.
About 340 CAS members forming into 27 teams participated in the competition this year. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Cheuk praised the contestants for their demonstration of a long period of rigorous training in the competition. He also commended the excellent performance by the CAS to protect lives and property of members of the public during Typhoon Yagi and Toraji striking Hong Kong, and thanked them for their diligent participation in the stress tests of the Kai Tak Sports Park to ensure the safety and order of public activities.
The CAS fully adopted the Chinese-style foot drill in 2022, and this is the second year for the CAS to hold the Foot Drill Competition with this specification, towards enhancing CAS members' sense of belonging to the country, and strengthening their national identity.
In addition, the CAS has been expanding the work of national education promotion, including the organisation of cultural exchange activities with the Mainland, flag-raising ceremonies, the Safeguarding National Security Cup competition, and establishing the National Security Education Exhibition Centre at its headquarters. These events not only strengthen CAS members' sense of national identity, but also cultivate their sense of civic responsibility, self-discipline and team spirit.
Recruitment of CAS members is open for application throughout the year. Recruitment details and application forms are available on the CAS website (www.cas.gov.hk).
