i am really glad that the 10th ICT is coming to an end, but i still feel a tinge of sadness, because firstly i will not be working with this awesome team anymore, and secondly sungei gedong camp, although is damn far when i was staying at tampines, has been like my vacation home for the past 14 years.
2002 july i entered the armour formation as a tank commander. and sadly after i ORD, sm1 tank is being phased out and the ministry of defence bought the leopard tank. so the sm1 tank commanders are deemed as "useless" when they go for reservist. they do all kinds of taskings for example being the ammo ic, bronco vehicle commanders, or go to HQ to help with admin tasks.
i am thankful that i went to support company as the Company Sergeant Major. my first few ICT was a steep learning curve, because I am getting to know all the people of the support company. i am like the new guy that comes in and straight being given a huge leadership role, so i must work very hard to prove my worth and gain the respect of all the men.
luckily i did, and i have forged strong bonds with everyone, especially those from the support company command team. i even invited them to my wedding. :)
today i went to sungei gedong camp for the very last time. and i had my lunch at the canteen opposite the Armour Gunnery Tactical Simulator, which was where i worked at after i passed out from the Tank Commander Course. yes i really lead a very good life, because i worked in a air conditioned simulator, where my other peers who became instructors all have to perspire and eat the sand when they go outfield.
i am proud to be in armour. once armour always armour. if i have a choice to choose my vocation, i will still stick with armour. SWIFT AND DECISIVE! THE FORCE THE FAMILY!
looking forward to the MR parade at singapore sports hub this saturday morning. darling is going to watch too! i am the support + hq contingent sergeant major. so i will be the only person standing right behind the contingent, with a pace stick. :D
