So thats how it ended. My 9 weeks in BMT. As per every single ending of every single thing in life the feelings were the same. Hate to say it, but I'll miss Tekong.
By request, I'll tell you guys more about my section mates and commanding officers. Lets start with commanding officers shall we?
OC (Officer Commanding) - The guy in charge of the company
His name is Erzwin Yem. A cool name, yes I know. Well he's the guy who's in charge of everything that goes on in the company. If he says you book out early you can do so. If he says you are confined, you get your weekend in camp.
He's a really funny guy. Very muscular, can do 28 pull ups but lost to one of my platoon mates who did 29. Likes swinging his arms back and forth while talking. Says random funny stuff. Acts dumb but actually very serious and stern when it comes to important stuff. My batch was his first batch as an OC. I like the way he does stuff. Respect.
PC (Platoon Commander) - The guy who does all your admin stuff
The PC is supposed to be in charge of your platoon, but he guides the rest of the section commanders from above. So we don't see much of him. My PC's name is Mathew. He has large biceps, and was trained as an artillery officer, but posted to an infantry training unit (which is my company). A very mild and passive person. Doesn't tekan us, but always talks serious stuff with us everytime we meet.
PS (Platoon Sergeant) - The largest sergeant
Our PS's name is Khairul. A bit on the plump side, has problems with IPPT. But is very good with management issues and allocation of manpower. Talks to all of us and comes to our sections regularly. Interested in electronics, helped us record the platoon song Aloysius wrote. Very good with AV stuff. Tends to tekan us quite a lot.
Sergeant 1 - Alvin
Sergeant Alvin was the newest addition to our platoon for the year, so he's quite new to the job. Sometimes doesn't give clear enough instructions as a result. But enjoy his company. Fellow guitar player. Likes emo songs. Has a cool phone. Promised to buy the Eden-Sol album when we release it. Fellow Christian. Jovial, yet introverted. Doesn't tekan us much.
Sergeant 2 - Shao Ming
Has a deep voice. Likes juggling. Very helpful and understanding to us, gives us advice. Clear on his standards for us. Likes plants, and has a small box of plants he sometimes gives us to take care of. Comes up to our section whenever needed to supervise arms cleaning or area cleaning.
Sergeant 3 - Fazely
In charge of my section. A hilarious guy who makes us laugh. Has poor command of spoken English and admits it lol. Wants to learn guitar songs from me. Likes to tekan us. Favourite form of punishment = alternate leg thrusts. Highest level of punishment meted out: 70 counts of 4 alternate leg thrusts. Highest level of punishment used as warning: 100 counts of 4 alternate leg thrusts. Smokes. Other than the tekaning he's a very nice guy.
Random sergeants - Joseph and Joshua
Sgt Joseph is ORDing soon so we don't see him much. He's in charge of the armskote (aka the place where you get your rifles from). Sgt Joshua was covered in a previous post.
Ok I think thats quite long so I'll cover my section mates in the next post.
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Got an invite to go to the PSC psychometric assessment on saturday, so pls don't invite me for anything on sat 1:15pm onwards. Thanks. =)
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Announcement!
Pizza Party at my church, Church of the Good Shepherd on Sunday 2pm to 4pm! Non evangelistic, just a chance to get to know you better and invite you to an event that we'll be having. Please do come!
Those interested please RSVP soon.
By request, I'll tell you guys more about my section mates and commanding officers. Lets start with commanding officers shall we?
OC (Officer Commanding) - The guy in charge of the company
His name is Erzwin Yem. A cool name, yes I know. Well he's the guy who's in charge of everything that goes on in the company. If he says you book out early you can do so. If he says you are confined, you get your weekend in camp.
He's a really funny guy. Very muscular, can do 28 pull ups but lost to one of my platoon mates who did 29. Likes swinging his arms back and forth while talking. Says random funny stuff. Acts dumb but actually very serious and stern when it comes to important stuff. My batch was his first batch as an OC. I like the way he does stuff. Respect.
PC (Platoon Commander) - The guy who does all your admin stuff
The PC is supposed to be in charge of your platoon, but he guides the rest of the section commanders from above. So we don't see much of him. My PC's name is Mathew. He has large biceps, and was trained as an artillery officer, but posted to an infantry training unit (which is my company). A very mild and passive person. Doesn't tekan us, but always talks serious stuff with us everytime we meet.
PS (Platoon Sergeant) - The largest sergeant
Our PS's name is Khairul. A bit on the plump side, has problems with IPPT. But is very good with management issues and allocation of manpower. Talks to all of us and comes to our sections regularly. Interested in electronics, helped us record the platoon song Aloysius wrote. Very good with AV stuff. Tends to tekan us quite a lot.
Sergeant 1 - Alvin
Sergeant Alvin was the newest addition to our platoon for the year, so he's quite new to the job. Sometimes doesn't give clear enough instructions as a result. But enjoy his company. Fellow guitar player. Likes emo songs. Has a cool phone. Promised to buy the Eden-Sol album when we release it. Fellow Christian. Jovial, yet introverted. Doesn't tekan us much.
Sergeant 2 - Shao Ming
Has a deep voice. Likes juggling. Very helpful and understanding to us, gives us advice. Clear on his standards for us. Likes plants, and has a small box of plants he sometimes gives us to take care of. Comes up to our section whenever needed to supervise arms cleaning or area cleaning.
Sergeant 3 - Fazely
In charge of my section. A hilarious guy who makes us laugh. Has poor command of spoken English and admits it lol. Wants to learn guitar songs from me. Likes to tekan us. Favourite form of punishment = alternate leg thrusts. Highest level of punishment meted out: 70 counts of 4 alternate leg thrusts. Highest level of punishment used as warning: 100 counts of 4 alternate leg thrusts. Smokes. Other than the tekaning he's a very nice guy.
Random sergeants - Joseph and Joshua
Sgt Joseph is ORDing soon so we don't see him much. He's in charge of the armskote (aka the place where you get your rifles from). Sgt Joshua was covered in a previous post.
Ok I think thats quite long so I'll cover my section mates in the next post.
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Got an invite to go to the PSC psychometric assessment on saturday, so pls don't invite me for anything on sat 1:15pm onwards. Thanks. =)
***
Announcement!
Pizza Party at my church, Church of the Good Shepherd on Sunday 2pm to 4pm! Non evangelistic, just a chance to get to know you better and invite you to an event that we'll be having. Please do come!
Those interested please RSVP soon.
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