My Most Defining Moment in BMT
28th May 2015 is the date which marks a significant milestone to my life journey thus far as the transformation of being a civilian into a solider will soon began shortly. That moment when I waved my final goodbye and bid farewell to my family members at Ladang parade square, I knew that the time has arrived for me to experience the journey every Singaporean son have went through before. Till date 14 weeks have pass by in a blink of an eye, without me realizing that the day of Passing Out Parade is coming up next. It felt like I just enlisted yesterday as the journey here will be officially end in 3 more weeks.
Prior to my enlistment, I lead a life which resources and things were easily available and done for …show more content…
Shellscrape digging was the highlights of the entire outfield program which is the nemesis for most recruits and due to the fact that it was challenging digging for the first time and accomplishing it within 150mins timeframe. Digging under the enervating morning sun was a real test of mental and physical strength. Adding on to the discomfortness, the feeling of the loss of contact with my beloved love ones and being disconnect to the outside world did not help with the situation. As time ticking down minute by minute, I was on the verge on giving up when my buddy came over to assist me. Touched by his action, I spurred on digging until the Shellscrape was up to standard. At last I felt relief as I completed within the time. There is a saying that field camp is the best moment whereby people true colors will be reveal during hardship time. I totally disagree with it! I am thankful to have seen my buddy “true colors” a buddy who is always there for me in time of need and a person I can count on during this difficult …show more content…
Everyone was fatigue and exhausted after the vigorous and intense movement training, my platoon commander called out us to gathered and talked to us about the reasons for serving nation service. If we are provided with a choice would you serve? Given a chance neither of us would be interested to serve. It allowed me to reflect on the impotence and purpose of serving the army. The reason in serving is not about just for the country but to make a difference to keep our home sweet home and loves one safe and sound. We always think that Singapore is a safe country without any potential threat. However, if one day there a serious threat and without proper troops ready at all times. Our home and loves one lives would be
28th May 2015 is the date which marks a significant milestone to my life journey thus far as the transformation of being a civilian into a solider will soon began shortly. That moment when I waved my final goodbye and bid farewell to my family members at Ladang parade square, I knew that the time has arrived for me to experience the journey every Singaporean son have went through before. Till date 14 weeks have pass by in a blink of an eye, without me realizing that the day of Passing Out Parade is coming up next. It felt like I just enlisted yesterday as the journey here will be officially end in 3 more weeks.
Prior to my enlistment, I lead a life which resources and things were easily available and done for …show more content…
Shellscrape digging was the highlights of the entire outfield program which is the nemesis for most recruits and due to the fact that it was challenging digging for the first time and accomplishing it within 150mins timeframe. Digging under the enervating morning sun was a real test of mental and physical strength. Adding on to the discomfortness, the feeling of the loss of contact with my beloved love ones and being disconnect to the outside world did not help with the situation. As time ticking down minute by minute, I was on the verge on giving up when my buddy came over to assist me. Touched by his action, I spurred on digging until the Shellscrape was up to standard. At last I felt relief as I completed within the time. There is a saying that field camp is the best moment whereby people true colors will be reveal during hardship time. I totally disagree with it! I am thankful to have seen my buddy “true colors” a buddy who is always there for me in time of need and a person I can count on during this difficult …show more content…
Everyone was fatigue and exhausted after the vigorous and intense movement training, my platoon commander called out us to gathered and talked to us about the reasons for serving nation service. If we are provided with a choice would you serve? Given a chance neither of us would be interested to serve. It allowed me to reflect on the impotence and purpose of serving the army. The reason in serving is not about just for the country but to make a difference to keep our home sweet home and loves one safe and sound. We always think that Singapore is a safe country without any potential threat. However, if one day there a serious threat and without proper troops ready at all times. Our home and loves one lives would be