Field Camp
Hey peepz, I'm back.... Just finished a 7 days field camp with the kids.
Day 1
Move out late in the morning, boss wasn't really happy but we ensure him that everything will be fine. Did a 8km route march to the campsite at Permatang, same place when I was a recruit. But this time, many things were upgraded already liked the platform across the drain and stairs up the knoll. First day is always very relax, just build the shelters and dig the drainage then go for lessons. As usual, I'm there to remind the kids and warn them about the "don't".
Day 2
Caught a fish this morning with my PS, used nothing but our own hands. Usual stuff for today also, lectures and practice. For me, I just walk around to check on their safety. During lunch, I sent a Rec back to camp due to fever. Stayed there until dinner den headed back camp again. Had night training, a night walk in the forest.
Day 3
I punished some of the Recs for sleeping during my buddy's lesson, made them do push-ups infront of the Coy as a warning to the rest. As usual, I will explain why we are doing all this, hopefully they know. Cos so far that I know, the Coy is not there yet, still far from greater heights.
Today we are moving out to another camp, a place near the Oil Palm Heli Pad. I skip the tactical walk cos one of my PS don't know how to go there. First thing when we got there, threw down all the fieldpacks so that can send the 5 tonner back. Once we finished arranging them into platoon level, the PS and I sat down and talk cock abt our trainee days..... So much memories.... Now, the Recs don't even nid to carry their fieldpacks from 1 campsite to another.
Finally, the Coy reached ard 10am. Was quite a chaotic scene when they came, so disorganized. Then I saw some Recs fall out during it, first thing to do was to check whether they are alright anot. But a few of them came to me, apologizing to me saying that they have let me down by falling out. I was stunned for awhile so did my buddy, KX. I never scolded them of cos, instead I just share with them some thoughts to calm them down.....
No one is perfect in this world, and everyone is diff. Don't force yourself to be liked others, just be yourself. Do your best in whatever you do and believe in yourself. Don't let the failure defeat you, learn from it and overcome it. I guess I'm a living example here, I'm not really a good commander but I guess my journey wasn't that smooth. But eventually, is your health which is more impt....
For the rest of the day, they had field routine, something tt I never get to experience during my Rec days. They were allowed to bath, how good is tt.... Lolz... Of cos, I'm there to coordinate the movement. This guy (below) was caught in action, guess he miss girls...
Day 5
Today, they were going to learn Fire & Movement, also known as minor tactics. For me, I took P4 S3 as one of their commander was not feeling really well. First of all, we did a revision on what they have learned and I also changed abit of what they have learned. I did it in a 7 man section level, but unfortunately, it turned out very bad. I was fuming already but somehow, I was not the one I used to be. Revise with them again and told them that I don't wanna see the same mistake again later.
Back from lunch but we started the lesson quite late. This time round, I did it in group level which is slowly but least I can observe everyone. Some of them are just to ignorant to what I say, but I never lost my cool, punished them by doing 20 of everything, jumping jacks, push up, sit up, thrutter kicks and alternate leg thrust. Seems effective to me, but I only used it on people who is trying to be funny and not serious.
In the night, chit chat with the Coy as many of the commanders went back to bath and also to watch the final episode of the 9pm chinese show. Actually I also wanted to go back but seeing them all leaving just to see the show, I stayed behind. Went to check on them and also the area that they were going to sleep.
Day 6
It was the Recs most tiring day as they had to dig shell screps and a fire trench. I also tried to help out abit, in the end I got a blisters for myself. Damn... But it didn't stop me, I just black taped my area and help KX's section. Today, boss and some of them went to pick durians.... When they got back, everyone was eating and boss saw these 2 Recs and gave them some to eat. I saw it and all I can say is, this is so wrong.... Everybody is slacking.
Day 7
Moving out from the campsite to BIC ground, but we had some time before the move out timing. So I went to check the area and I found many litters and even cigarette butts, I even need to get an OOT to help me carry the stuffs back. I showed to all the platoon ICs and commanders also... After awhile, I went back to check again and still found some litters. It leaves me no choice but to punish them... I explained to them if they even keep their area clean, what have they learned during the field camp, is this the kind of tactical ability that they have... I'm believe in the Army, the old teachings, hope they will learn.
I was at the rear of the Coy when we move out, the movement was rather rough as there were constant stops which interrupted the flow. But nevertheless, was talking to some of the Recs who were the ICs of platoon 4. After a while, there was a long stop and eventually we discover that we had break contact with the rest of the Coy. This is a bad experience which I only can say if the commanders where alert enough, things would gone better.
Me and LTA Ang never crawl as there were enough commanders, but we got other roles to take. Standing at the finishing line and encouraging them on...
When we got back to camp, boss said them some of the commanders can leave and of cos, my 2IC is also very fast at these things. As for me, I stayed to look after the Coy. Their dinner was a held up due to the massive orders that the caterer got. But if they can't provide den why bother offering their service, they just want $$$$... I extented the light-off timing for the kids, and cancel the morning 5BX so they can sleep longer. For me, I watched them from my bunk to see who was the last to light-off...
Day 1
Move out late in the morning, boss wasn't really happy but we ensure him that everything will be fine. Did a 8km route march to the campsite at Permatang, same place when I was a recruit. But this time, many things were upgraded already liked the platform across the drain and stairs up the knoll. First day is always very relax, just build the shelters and dig the drainage then go for lessons. As usual, I'm there to remind the kids and warn them about the "don't".
Day 2
Caught a fish this morning with my PS, used nothing but our own hands. Usual stuff for today also, lectures and practice. For me, I just walk around to check on their safety. During lunch, I sent a Rec back to camp due to fever. Stayed there until dinner den headed back camp again. Had night training, a night walk in the forest.
Day 3
I punished some of the Recs for sleeping during my buddy's lesson, made them do push-ups infront of the Coy as a warning to the rest. As usual, I will explain why we are doing all this, hopefully they know. Cos so far that I know, the Coy is not there yet, still far from greater heights.
The youngest officer, "2LT" Tan Linus
Day 4
Today we are moving out to another camp, a place near the Oil Palm Heli Pad. I skip the tactical walk cos one of my PS don't know how to go there. First thing when we got there, threw down all the fieldpacks so that can send the 5 tonner back. Once we finished arranging them into platoon level, the PS and I sat down and talk cock abt our trainee days..... So much memories.... Now, the Recs don't even nid to carry their fieldpacks from 1 campsite to another.
Finally, the Coy reached ard 10am. Was quite a chaotic scene when they came, so disorganized. Then I saw some Recs fall out during it, first thing to do was to check whether they are alright anot. But a few of them came to me, apologizing to me saying that they have let me down by falling out. I was stunned for awhile so did my buddy, KX. I never scolded them of cos, instead I just share with them some thoughts to calm them down.....
No one is perfect in this world, and everyone is diff. Don't force yourself to be liked others, just be yourself. Do your best in whatever you do and believe in yourself. Don't let the failure defeat you, learn from it and overcome it. I guess I'm a living example here, I'm not really a good commander but I guess my journey wasn't that smooth. But eventually, is your health which is more impt....
For the rest of the day, they had field routine, something tt I never get to experience during my Rec days. They were allowed to bath, how good is tt.... Lolz... Of cos, I'm there to coordinate the movement. This guy (below) was caught in action, guess he miss girls...
Day 5
Today, they were going to learn Fire & Movement, also known as minor tactics. For me, I took P4 S3 as one of their commander was not feeling really well. First of all, we did a revision on what they have learned and I also changed abit of what they have learned. I did it in a 7 man section level, but unfortunately, it turned out very bad. I was fuming already but somehow, I was not the one I used to be. Revise with them again and told them that I don't wanna see the same mistake again later.
Back from lunch but we started the lesson quite late. This time round, I did it in group level which is slowly but least I can observe everyone. Some of them are just to ignorant to what I say, but I never lost my cool, punished them by doing 20 of everything, jumping jacks, push up, sit up, thrutter kicks and alternate leg thrust. Seems effective to me, but I only used it on people who is trying to be funny and not serious.
In the night, chit chat with the Coy as many of the commanders went back to bath and also to watch the final episode of the 9pm chinese show. Actually I also wanted to go back but seeing them all leaving just to see the show, I stayed behind. Went to check on them and also the area that they were going to sleep.
Day 6
It was the Recs most tiring day as they had to dig shell screps and a fire trench. I also tried to help out abit, in the end I got a blisters for myself. Damn... But it didn't stop me, I just black taped my area and help KX's section. Today, boss and some of them went to pick durians.... When they got back, everyone was eating and boss saw these 2 Recs and gave them some to eat. I saw it and all I can say is, this is so wrong.... Everybody is slacking.
Day 7
Moving out from the campsite to BIC ground, but we had some time before the move out timing. So I went to check the area and I found many litters and even cigarette butts, I even need to get an OOT to help me carry the stuffs back. I showed to all the platoon ICs and commanders also... After awhile, I went back to check again and still found some litters. It leaves me no choice but to punish them... I explained to them if they even keep their area clean, what have they learned during the field camp, is this the kind of tactical ability that they have... I'm believe in the Army, the old teachings, hope they will learn.
I was at the rear of the Coy when we move out, the movement was rather rough as there were constant stops which interrupted the flow. But nevertheless, was talking to some of the Recs who were the ICs of platoon 4. After a while, there was a long stop and eventually we discover that we had break contact with the rest of the Coy. This is a bad experience which I only can say if the commanders where alert enough, things would gone better.
Me and LTA Ang never crawl as there were enough commanders, but we got other roles to take. Standing at the finishing line and encouraging them on...
When we got back to camp, boss said them some of the commanders can leave and of cos, my 2IC is also very fast at these things. As for me, I stayed to look after the Coy. Their dinner was a held up due to the massive orders that the caterer got. But if they can't provide den why bother offering their service, they just want $$$$... I extented the light-off timing for the kids, and cancel the morning 5BX so they can sleep longer. For me, I watched them from my bunk to see who was the last to light-off...