Today is my Passing Out Parade! Woots! No more a "chao recruit", but a "chao private". This parade marks the end of my BMT phase, all those "xiong" training of an infantry is over, now is the "xiong" training of a Armour personnel. I have inside news from my Sergeant that I am going to be a tank driver.Well, not exactly a tank but a vehicle, a Bionix. Was quite pleased to know that I am a driver as I had always wanted to control the wheels.

Many things had happened that is unforgettable during my BMT phase. Outfield, 24klick route march, the "tekans" and of course, Platoon 4. 24klick route march was madness! It started out on 4th Sept 10.20pm at Changi Beach. We marched all the way to East Coast Park Macdonalds before we went back with high spirits knowing that we are 1 step closer to POP! The march was very hectic, fortunately, at the 16klick mark, 3am+ there was a downpour. So we headed for shelter in a nearby underground passage for 2hours+ where we slept and regained some of our energy to finish our final 8klick of the march. The horrible night of heavy load on our back walking for such long distance still scares me. Nonetheless, I'm proud to say I've accomplished and survived through it.

Will be heading for our courses on our on vocation very soon, not very much on physical but on skills. Hope I can pass the course and come out as an outstanding driver. ^^ I've saw many drivers looking quite "cock" with the white "construction site" helmet driving the vehicle. But it looks cool on how they move out on missions swift, fast and accurate. I want to be like that too! But the cleaning of the vehicle sounds pretty time and energy consuming. Oh well, pros and cons in everything we do. I shall sleep my heart out during the training in the vehicle while my comrades goes out and sweat! ^^ Then I will sweat my heart out while they sleep at night. T_T Most probably i would enjoy the next few months of training with my Platoon. Platoon 4, Guts and Glory!

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Chao Private and Daddy!