Counting down 3 days…

Right now, everybody was in high morale. Everybody was celebrating the hard work and effort during the past 4 months; we have come a long long way since the enrollment to OCS. Next Monday, there will be a new batch of new OCS cadets coming to OCS. All the best!

Monday (12 Dec)
I had the last part of the signal test (Voice procedure). I think I messed everything up, as I was not sure of the exact way of tactical communication. I got ticked off by the warrant officer for not knowing the procedure well.

In the afternoon, I had OCCT (Close combat training) under the hot afternoon sun at field. I learn back breakfall and side breakfall. It was very tough as I need to jump up high and use the correct technique to break a fall. After the lesson ended, I had aches all over the body. What a Day!

Tuesday
Last lesson on OCCT. This time, the lesson was on the immediate lock. This lesson was one of the toughest as we need to use a combination of hand movement to lock a person and slam him on the mat. I think my partner and I did several times. Shack man.

In the afternoon, we had Method of Instruction (MOI), which mean that we need to present any topic to a section level audience. I presented on Reality Show with my printed staff aids. By the end of the lesson, we were already half asleep.

Wednesday
I slacked for most of the morning. No programme in the morning but in the afternoon, I had a lesson on Hearts Saver (CPR lesson). This lesson taught us how to perform CPR on a person who had fainted. I was also taught on the lesson on how to help a person who was choking. After the entire lesson, I had a theory and practical test. A certificate will be issued once all the tests are passed.

Thursday
In the morning, I had a lesson on Global Positioning System (GPS). The objective of this lesson was to learn how to use a GPS device to navigate our way if we are lost in the forest.

Afternoon was burning hot. We had a Commander Parade rehearsal. We were marching around the parade square in preparation of Friday Commander Parade. By then, I looked more like Malay than Chinese.

Next, we had introduction on the SAFTI Endurance Obstacle Course (SEOC). This course was for those going to infantry for the pro term. The course consisted a lot of obstacles and is 3.2KM long. The main aim is to test the endurance of the cadet. To pass, they must achieve below 30mins. I tell u, the course was dammed tough enough even though we were walking through the course.

Friday
Wake up at 0445 to prepare for the Commander parade. By 0630, we were at the parade square for a final rehearsal and waiting for the Commander of OCS (A full Colonel) to arrive. We were the “lucky” ones to be inspected by him. He inspected every detail of our turn out from head to toes. The Wing Sergeant Major (WSM) noted those who were given comments on the turn out. Luckily I didn’t get any comments by him. Phew! After the march past, the WSM gave out defaulter parade punishment to those whose uniform was commented by the Colonel. If it was me, I would never one a defaulter parade; the most XIONG punishment of all.

In the afternoon, I had my Matador live firing. Overall, it can’t get the same feeling as GPMG live firing.

Friday was also the day where I had Cadet Duty Officer (CDO) for my last extra. As CDO, I practically did nothing for most of the day except to sent reports and accompany my Cadet Duty Specialist (CDS) to raise and lower the Singapore flag. To add on, I also got my posting, which were my first choice SIGNALS.

Saturday
Book out day! Area cleaning for the whole morning. Inspection took 3 hrs from 0830 till 1100. By then I was already half asleep liao loh. At 1200, we were ready for book out.

3 more days and I will be leaving Tango wing. It had been a fruitful experience over the past 4 months, the high and low and the sad and happiness together as section, platoon and as a wing. For the next step, I will be going to SIGNALS to specialize for my pro term as a cadet. After Tuesday final route march, I will be getting my third white bar and will be a senior cadet. Now I am feeling very excited to achieve the next step of OCS…

Counting down to the end of service term
3 Working Days…

Cheers!