Sunday, November 30, 2008
Had Tact Team Live Firing on Monday. And cause of that we had to book in on Sunday morning to walk the ground on Sunday afternoon. Its a total waste of time since we did it before. Since its in the TSR (Training Safety Regulation) we had to follow...
Monday morning we all woke up at 4 in the morning, so damn early, get ready and went to the range and Wait there. Total waste of time! There are three platoons taking part. 1 from another company and two from ours. Went through the blank run first. Damn shack. Those who have been to Murai and heard of Matilda Hill will know what I mean... Hahax We started the live at 2pm. As usual everyone is awed by the sight and sound of the Tank fire. The 75mm firing off. Hahax We had to shot the live firing by 5pm because the stupid Air Force had a few Jets scheduled to fly around that area after 5. They are afraid that our round will ricochet and hit their Planes. Due to that one of the platoon did not get to fire... That's why I'm not impressed when I heard Fighter Jets fly pass especially the damn Black Knights. In fact I hate the sound of them Jets!
We couldnt meet the timing so one of the platoon did not get to fire. Good thing my platoon got to fire! Hahax After 2 walk the grounds and 2 Blank Runs, finally we got to do the live run. And the best part? Everyone made it back alive... Ahahax Went back in the evening to clean our rifle and after that everyone booked out at night at around 11pm. Some of us stayed behind. I had duty on Tuesday so I stayed over.
Tuesday I'm on 4NTM duty. Woke up at 9am in the morning. Hahax Everyone else on off. So I took my time. Duty was slack also. Sleep all day. Never even wake up to do the my damn shift.
Wednesday After my duty I went back to bunk to sleep. Skipped lunch too. Hahax Heck Just sleep only!
Thursday we had a refresher on Urban Ops. There was a little change in the things we learnt Previously... Well at least we had a good laugh although we practiced it with chairs simulated as wall and doors. A three man team was required for the practice. We made one Super Blur guy, One Dumb guy and One who claims he knows guy to form a team. We call them the Platoon 9 Greatest hits. Hahax Had a good laugh seeing them do their stunt! At night I book out. in return for doing duty on Tuesday I had off on Friday.
Friday off day! Long weekend!! Spent the whole day out chillin with my friends. Hahax Bought quite a few stuff over the weekends... Well December is here, means Pay Day is near. Which also means I can count the months with one hand! 5 More Months To ORD!!! YEAH!!!!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
First time in my NSF life. I took an MC. Hahax
Took MC for the first time on Monday. Managed to skip all the stupid mock turnouts and all on Monday.
Tuesday there was another turnout. Dammit should have taken longer MC! But the turnout wasnt as bad as the last 4ntm. Not so troublesome.
There was suppose to be another turnout on Wednesday since the CSM-to-be are coming over under study to take a look. But since it was raining plus most of the people are not around. Maybe thats why they dropped the idea. Slept the whole day thanks to that! Hahax Catch the movie Madagascar Escape 2 Africa during nights out. Damn! Had a good laugh! Hahax
Thursday was logistic day. Which means sleep all day! But in the morning my CSM brought us for a run... Its been 2 months since I actually went for a run. Ran for around 3 to 4 plus km. Quite shack. But still manage to finish the run! Haha
Friday there was SOC trial Test but Since I cleard I dont have to take part!!! Haha but dammit have to go for some run... Haiz. At night I went OCH to check it out! Haha Notting scary man. Kinda reminds me of my urban obs training ground. Haha Should go there again someday man!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Finally ATEC Stage 1 is over! Means I'm one more step closer to ORD!!! AHHH!!! 6 More Months!
Monday was the start of ATEC but since its for commanders, everyone else slack the whole day. Sleep sleep and sleep!
Tuesday was when we actually started our ATEC Stage 1. I was tested in Matador individual and Crew Drill in Section level. For Matador I was the last guy. When the tester reached me he tried some stunt on me hoping I will screw up but Too Bad!! Haha! Everyone was given Tank Target Kneeling position but I was given Wall Target Standing Shoulder. Simple shit. Matador has no timing so I Took my time. I'm best at taking my time man! Haha After that in the afternoon was Crew Drill for my section. Everything was quite messy and Thank GOD we dont have to do Camo DrilL!! My LAW 1 know Nuts about what to do! Well for the first day, managed to achieve Redcon 1 for both Matador and Crew drill!
Wednesday was the biggest Disappointment for ATEC Stage 1. My platoon was selected and sent for A.I. Battle course where we had to fight one mission. Everyone was on high moral hoping to whack the shit out of them OPFOR Solders, enemies for Atec. But when we were moving mounted towards our Form Up Point, my section was shot by a missle. It was an Ambush. Tank destroyed, whole section annihilated. In the end only 2 section when on to fight. All no moral to fight. My section has the most fire power since we have fill strength and alot of ammo. In the end mission fail. Everyone Died. While everyone was fighting, everyone in my section was so bored we play with stones. We even drew hopscotch and hop around. Damn lame. Totally Disappointed.
Thursday spent the whole day servicing the vehicle. Going for dip test. Have to clean the stuff under the tank. So I pretty much spent most of the time under the tank. Having oil spill all over me... Feels like a technician for a day. Haha Well good thing our tank passed the dip test!
Friday was the Battalion Anniversary Dinner. The whole battalion booked out on Thursday except us. Friday morning we had briefing for our 4NTM coming Tuesday. Afternoon we book out and went for the dinner at in the evening. Was quite fun though. They serve beer too. And damn I hate beer. Drink just to join in the occasion.
Sunday, November 09, 2008
This week we did everything we learn for the pass few weeks as a mock test for Atec stage 1. Monday we my section is tested in our Crew drill, Grenade throwing and Breaching. Do everything on the first day so that tuesday can relak. Crew drill not so good. Redcon 2A since our Camo drill not fast enough. Grenade Throwing is individual. Redcon 4 for all. All Fail. Hahax Breaching wasnt so bad. Redcon 2A also.
Tuesday I only had Matador test. Simple shit. Redcon 1. After that the rest of the day is prep vehicle and Sleep!
Wednesday was the Battle Course. Go outfield for one misson. Platoon 11 go first in the morning so we spent the morning sleeping. The failed their mission. Platoon 10 enemy. My platoon go in the afternoon. Well we did not so bad. Completed the mission.
Thursday was the victory challenge. Every company send their best for each weapon and went for a competition at the parade square. All the weapon other company win but vehicle all my company win. Hahax Overall we are the winner. My company is the best company. Thats why all kind of shit we kena. Haiz... At night we went for nights out. But all broke. No money. Hahax
Friday we didnt do much. Other people go for small arms training and other platoon go for breaching training, I spent the whole day sleeping and Area cleaning. Hahax Relak
Saturday went to chill with my ITE Buddies. Went for some karaoke session after that went to Esplanade to chill. Wasted most of them cant make it... Well at least it was great to see that everyone is doing good! Hahax
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Damn Have to freaking do last minute Saturday Duty. My PS got it last minute also so he turned from asking me to do to begging me to do the duty... Haiz wasted a good Saturday...
This whole week there was some run and an IPPT Test. I spent them all sleeping in bunk again. Sprained and ankle quite useful! Hahax
Monday was Deepavali chill at home. But have to book in at night... Haiz
Tuesday we started practicing on our Vehicle Camo Drill for ATEC Stage 1. My section's timing was 15 mins. The passing timing was 10 mins but my CSM wants it to be under 8 mins 30 sec... Later in the after I had a MATADOR surprise test. Good thing I managed to maintain at a perfect score. Hahax
Wednesday we did the Vehicle Camo Drill. If we dont hit the timing my CSM is gonna give RT... Well everyone in my section did everything swiftly and it turns out we beat the company record of 6:30mins! But later in the afternoon another platoon beat our timing... Damn!
Thursday we spent the whole day sleeping in camp. Notting to do at all. Went for nights out at night since we didnt one wednesday. Friday everyone had to go for Breaching. My platoon went last and I have FTT in the afternoon. So I get to skip it! But I had to come back at night since I had Guard Duty the next day. Went to the mess when I booked in. To my surprise my sergeant and some of the tomorrow guards are drinking and smoking in the mess... Basically chilling in there. Hahax LepakZ!
Saturday Duties are so boring... Haiz Did Prowler with Daryl from another Platoon. Had free MacDonald's for dinner all. Basically the Guard comm is some relak guy from Signals. BOS is another relak guy from Support. And best of all, BDO is my PC! Hahax
Clemence Chang
