The Army.

Aye Lester!! Thanks to YOU, I am inspired once again to edit my blog and update it. Shall take some time to edit the skin as well as add a few things here and there. Hah. Before I do anything on my blog, I shall start with a little update. Next Friday is my ORD!!! Yes! Finally! After 26months of holding my green card (11B), I am finally attaining citizenship again! No longer a conscript I say!

It’s been an amazing journey throughout my army life. Here’s a short recap:

Basically, I entered BMT (Basic Military Training) School on 13 Mar 04. It was a day I would never forget. I remember wearing a white ‘hang ten’ polo-tee. Haha. Vividly recollected eh... Anyway, it was pure suffering. Still remember waking up to the sound of Douglas (Yes, Douglas, the drummer, was in BMT Recourse!! That’s for those who didn’t “pass” BMT) singing, ‘4 more weeks to ORD!’ That sure was a demoralizing way to wake up on a dark and dreary morning on Tekong.

Well, it sure was an eye-opener. I didn’t make it to be an Officer, but ended up in the middle – SISPEC. They used to tell me, be a Man or Officer, don’t be a Sergeant because you’ll end up doing all the Sai Kang (Colloquial for ‘Fatigue Duties’). Nevertheless, I ended up taking the bus from Tekong Ferry Terminal to Rocky Hill every time I book in or out for the next 4-5 months.

Didn’t make it through SISPEC. I was placed out-of-course. Had this heart condition thingy that didn’t allow me participate in vigorous activities. Don’t worry, I have since gone for the operation and removed the extra nerve path. So that being said, I stayed in Rocky Hill as a LOBO, for the next few months performing Fatigue duties such as clearing stores for the entire COMPANY after Ex. Grandslam and Ex. Nutcracker. Boy, it sure was fun.

I was exhilarated when they posted me out. Guess where they sent me – Provost. The high and mighty Provost, feared by all in green. I HAVE THE POWER. Ended up at the Commanding Officer’s office as his assistant. Spent the next 3months learning how to vacuum, clear trash and make coffee. I was later transferred to Manpower Branch to help out with administrative tasks.

After a short stint there, I went for the Military Police Basic course and passed out as a MP. Was transferred to Zone Provost Coy and miraculously placed in Ops platoon. I almost ended up at Station platoon and that would mean I could not attend Church at least twice a month! Thank God!

It sure was heaven! Never slept more in my army life than in Zone. Had my fair share of Sai Kang, but more often than not, I slept, went gym, ate, ate and ate.

Sure made a lot of good friends in the army. Especially my section mates in Ops. They are the coolest!

Yup, that pretty much sums up my army experience.  Adieu.