After 7 long torturous months, I finally commissioned as an officer of the Singapore Armed Forces, surviving not only the wet season of Lancer and the dry and hot weather of Crescendo, but the many other exercises and challenges that OCS has thrown at me to prove that I am worthy to be a young… Continue reading As a commissioned officer of the Singapore Armed Forces
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New Year Resolutions
It is indeed hard to believe that yet another year has passed. 2010 has been rather unfulfilling, thanks to the army. And looking at this year’s new year resolutions, I can say I have largely failed to keep my resolutions. I shall run at least once a week and join my cycling club every Wednesday,… Continue reading New Year Resolutions
From Specialists to Officers
I managed to make it to OCS (Officer Cadet School) after the foundation term in SCS (Specialist Cadet School). To be honest, I have no idea how I actually managed to be one of the honored few to be selected for the cross over, though I am extremely happy about it since it’s been one… Continue reading From Specialists to Officers
Look What I’ve Got
Yes, I know I am a little late into the game, but blame the army for not allowing me to get it on launch day.
Specialist
My Basic Military Training phase just ended last week, so I am now a lowly Private. There’s this banner that is hung in the Tekong Ferry Terminal that states “It’s not what you leave behind, but what you would gain in the days ahead” (or something along that line). When I first enlisted, I scoffed… Continue reading Specialist