Man management is definitely one. how are you going to convince and motivate one group of personnel who're forced to be doing tough work like these? what about those down PES personnels, who are not yet contented with the already better treatment but just want to challenge you all the way? how are you going to motivate/discipline them?

Traveling to SAF training grounds, local or overseas and experience mother nature at its most raw conditions. in our urban society, we'd probably not; or we'd avoid stepping unto grass even. when you dawn on the number 4 and FBO, the dirt, insects, smell all don't matter anymore. we're caveman!

respecting command. commanding respect. only in the military will you be able to fault/charge people for doing the wrong things. when you notice some idiot at your work place testing the system, buying MC, you probably can't do much as a fellow colleague or sub-unit leader. in the military, you can give them extras, or even charge them. personally i cannot stand idiots who always test the system.

camaraderie. where else can you bond so close. when a bunk plays loud partying music, one head pops out. 'shall we go?' and you get a 4 man team to club. usually consists of any combination of the following: Kelvin Tan, Sham, Shawn, Norton, Joshua and myself. Charlie PCs and the Deputy PSOs are the most happening bunch!

I've learnt a lot from my superiors, senior officers, and even the men themselves taught me lessons from all perspective. these people come from all walks of life. would like to extend personal gratitude to CO, PSOs for being such great role models.

I will miss the DYs, and our Quatermaster. Joshua for always doing all the wrong things that seems damn funny. Norton for being my buddy. Anwar for being that guy who knows and finds out about everything. Kelvin for being himself, being damn nice. Sham for his spontaneous acts. Shawn, my long time buddy since BMT.. Despite all his foolish acts, I make it a point to defend him in front of people okay.

from my Branch, Kerner and Zhiwen has made an impact in my working life. personally they proved to me how much a clerk can do, and how capable they are. of very different background and character, there is no difference to their standards and they're definitely really good friends of mine.

1 Guards Battalion have done well. 14th Mono gave me really great memories that I will carry with me, share with my children. I may not have gotten my ideal PC appointment, but nonetheless I am proud to be part of this 'garang' organization.

I always remind myself, I am a Guards Officer. First a Guardsman, then an officer. This is how much the tab meant to me as a soldier.

We, are guardsman warriors