I am back from my 6 days field camp in tekong. It has been my first field camp ever and I must say it is really an unforgettable experience. It was probably one of the worst 6 days of my life so far. And guess what, BMT field camp is supposed to be the easiest of all field camps in your army life. Nice... Can't tell you all much because SAF don't allow.
The first day was the worst of all. Carry a load of nonsense and march for a long dist. I had abrasion like crazy and it lasted for like almost 3 days. For 3 days I was walking like a penguin. The first three days I was sleeping in my Bahsha and it was bad. I didn't do my Bahsha properly as it was kind of saggy and the whole night I was like kissing the tent roof sheet. The ground was super uneven and that gave me tons of backache.
The next 2 days we had to dig something call the 'grave'. Yah, I had to dig my own grave and sleep in it. I must confess, I did a good job for this one and I had a really comfy sleep in the night. We just slept in the open grave and look up into the beautiful night sky. I slept so well that I snored like mad. It was kind of funny. My section mates thought there was a wild boar nearby then they were frightened. When they realised it was me, they laugh until they can't sleep. Even my sergeant couldn't take it. He said," I feel like punching you and stuffing socks into your mouth. You this kind of people cannot go on mission. Sure give enemy our position one." We are supposed to be tactical, meaning no noise and light at night. Apparently I failed for the first one. haha... So much for being the wild boar, that was funny...
The last few days I had very bad rashes. Man, not bathing for 6 days is horrible. We had camou cream on for 24 hrs and the feeling is horrible when you sweat.We also did some drills that are quite fun I have to say.
I must thank God for the weather. We did not have any rain until the very last day. The weather was very good and there was lots of wind. The last night is rain so heavily that my grave became a jacuzzi... nice. Our field pack was in it and everything was wet in mud. Luckily it was the last day and I don't need to use much of the stuff already. I heard from other people that they have rain for all their field camp. What more can I ask for. God really was with me there.
Overall, it is a tough and new experience. Though because I couldn't bathe and it was really uncomfortable. But all else. I believe I came out of this experience a stronger person. It really made me stronger. I believe that I endured this 6 days, what more can hurt me? Though the OCS ans SISPEC field camp are way tougher, but I believe that once I past this barrier of uncomfort due to not showering, the physical barrier is nothing to me. I believe I can do it. Bring it on man army.
Booking in for SIT test, going to outfield again. Not bathing for another 3 days. Nice. It is nothing. Really miss all my family and friends. Guys and girls out there, I really miss and love you all. Treasure those around you man... Girls, please understand your boyfriends if they can't spend time with you. You all will never understand the pain and stress your boyfriends are going through in NS. They need your support. I already have 2 section mates who have girlfriends breaking up with them. Please don't do this to your guys...
See ya all in another one week time. God bless... :)