16 October 2007

Commando No More

Perhaps it's a blessing: for both myself and the country.

That I am not in commando.

It's confirmed. Tay Wen Xuan has received his enlistment letter asking him to report at some Special Operations Unit at Pasir Ris. The only military facility in Pasir Ris would be Hendon Camp, where the commandos reside.

On the other hand, I am told to report at Tekong.

No. It's not because I did not get Silver for my NAPFA test and hence I am to have my Physical Training Phase (PTP) at Tekong. Neither did Wen Xuan obtain that silver, and his enlistment date is just one day after mine. Or is it two?

So, let me repeat myself. I am not in commando.

I must admit that initially I was a little disappointed because there goes my money-making opportunity (Yes, commandoes get more allowance than normal NS men). But after much thought, perhaps the freedom from fear of parachuting from 10000m above ground, and going through a less-demanding physical training could outweigh the monetary benefits.

Maybe you girls out there will also heave a sigh of relief. Did I just hear cheers and applause? Oooh.. is that someone throwing confetti?

So people, do not expect me to wear a red beret when I return next year to school to collect my 'A'-Level results. I probably wear a normal green army cap. Or wear the ugly grey singlet that has the word "ARMY" printed at the back in a big, black, bolded font. I probably will look like a malnourished prisoner-of-war working on the construction of the Death railway. Skinny, tanned (almost charcoal-burnt) arms expose.

Less than 2 months to my Tekong citizenship.

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