Field camp week

2nd Book-out in BMTC: 6th Febuary 2009, 1745hrs [Friday]

Reflections:
Field Camp (310109 - 050209) was really tiring, the 8km march was not as tiring as I thought, but the following activities such as the tactical marches, the multiple punishments given out, IFC (especially the firing movements) sure were. Shell-scrape digging seemed difficult, it was really tough I admit, but after the first few hours I think I started to get the hang of it =D Curious I am though, as to how I'm gonna pass the test time-limit of 45 minutes.

Throughout the whole field camp I was really REALLY careful with the handling of my rifle. I never would want to get stunned or misfire and get confined, given guard duty or whatsoever. Those few days I really lived in caution, dread, fear. The rifle would never leave me or any part of my body. I hugged it real tight to sleep. And I can say I'm really proud that I made it without losing my rifle despite the exasperating 1/3 guard duty, sentury duties, stand-to.

A little pity though to alab, who, along with many of his platoon 2 mates (I think 15 other), was punished for poor equipment handling. Worse still, he lost his bayonet, which was afterwards found, and had his SAR21 stunned not once, but TWICE =/ So he had guard duty on friday evening (2hours of duty, 4 hours of sleep, 2 shifts for the night.)

The BIC was really a toll on my fatigue level. I was the last in my section, the machine guns were so loud but I am really pleased I made it. I never stopped, but continued to leopard crawl with all my might =D All I can hope for is for that to build up my combat and physical fitness level. I'm aiming to be a commander. If not I really wanna be a medic. I've had my mind set already. Let's see how the next few weeks would influence my final decision..

This week, I lost another 2.8kg. And I can finally don the grey/silver puma jersey I bought in taiwan last december. It fits nicely on me now =D

I'm still adapting to military life though. Let's hope for the best we shall.

But at the same time, I must really say having read the letter during field camp, so much memories just flashed through my mind. I've probably taken so many things in life for granted. And I miss so many things. So many people... Everything I used to have before 8th January 2009. I just want everyone to be happy.

Take care.

2nd Book-in in BMTC: 8th Febuary 2009, 1925hrs [Sunday]