Bye Army, Hi Air Force.

I didn't know it is possible, but I did it. I completed the gruelling 28km road march (Comparative Figure: the travelling distance from Serangoon to Boon Lay is 29km) and earned my chevrons, proudly I would say.

After a motivational speech by the wing's commanding officer, 5 companies set off at 10pm and completed the march at 6am the next morning. After completing, I realized the march is more than just completing your course and moving on, it is proving your worth as a SISPEC trainee.

That evening, after packing up my stuff, my platoon gathered and waited eagerly for our posting. Names were called and a mixture of disappointment and joy could be seen from the crowd. To put it plainly, the disappointed ones are those posted to Advance Section Leader Course which for the rest of their national service, they remain in the infantry. I was one of the few lucky ones to be posted to Air Force to be trained as a specialist.

Right now I am undergoing Airman Orientation Programme, a 8am-5pm week long programme to 'tune' our army mindset. The Air Force School is unlike army camps, mess is opened to all ranks, modern 4-man bunks (privacy assured), swimming pool, gym, running track and library. The best part is, it's 5 days week in the Air Force, we 'book' out on friday instead of the Army's saturday.

Did I mention we get to wear Air Force No.3 uniform? I'm just glad to be out of the Army. :)

农历新年快乐！

Before I begin, let me wish everyone 农历新年快乐！

Basic Section Leader Course (BSLC) ending this week and I waiting eagerly for the weekend to approach. Already sewn my Corporal rank. :)

Much to say, but have to report back to camp in an hour time. Till then!

Ending, almost.

I can finally take a breather. Exercise Wanderer and Exercise Grandslam concluded last week and what's left on the training schedule are mostly lectures, few intensive physical training and the 28km graduation route march.

Some experience to share. Being a Section Assault Weapon (SAW) gunner has its pros and cons during the exercises. Given my small physique, It's cumbersome lugging this bulky weapon, especially when bashing through thick vegetation. But back at our temporary base, the SAW gunners had the privilege of defending the apexes, while the rest had to help out with the miscellaneous tasks. Quite a different experience compared to recruits' field camp.

I shall endure the coming 2 weeks before Chinese New Year. :)