Thoughts during the 13 weeks of BMT
1st week of BMTC:When can I get out of this stupid Island!
2nd week of BMTC: My First bookout!! YAY!!
3rd week of BMTC: Only 10 more weeks to go!
4th week of BMTC: When the enhance batch come in, Cookhouse is going to be very crowded
5th week of BMTC: Oh no! Field Camp is Next Week!!! IFC!
6th w eek of BMTC: Suffering in field Camp, When can I use a proper toilet...
7th week of BMTC: What?! Strenght training 9?!?!?!
8th week of BMTC: Swine flu still must go SIT test?
9th week of BMTC: If I belonged to the enchance batch, I POP this week sia
10th week of BMTC: Wah sian...the training is getting really boring!
11th week of BMTC: OC EVENING WAS AWESOME HAHA!
12th week of BMTC: Recruits night! oh! and Mong got posted out!!!
13th week of BMTC: POP LOH! kinda sad about leaving BMTC sia...haha at least I can use my Hair wax again!
The throwing of the jockey cap marks the end of the journey of every recruit in BMTC and it signifies the readiness of the newly promoted privates to embark on a whole new journey in their respective posting in future. The feeling of passing out is like Ecstasy, you get high for the next 2 hours or so, but after the adrenaline and hype fades away you are left wondering to yourself, what was the defining moment of your BMTC life that made you the person you are today, a stronger more mature young adult.
Could it be the 5 days of gruelling torment in field camp? the day you are entrusted with your Rifle? or even the moment you got your head shaved and every single working particle inside of your brain just died? Well the question it self is pretty subjective as different people have different views, but for me personally I feel that my most defining moment in BMT would have to be the entire 13 weeks.
For me, the 13 weeks of BMT have been a turmoil of emotions for me as I experience many highs and lows and I discovered myself more, both the Good side and the Ugly side of me but most importantly the spiritual side of me. From day 1 when I entered into Cougar company, I had asked God, "Why have you placed me in Cougar Company?", and I had the right to ask that as Cougar Company was the notoriously known for being the toughest, meanest and least welfare company in the whole of BMTC, I never understood why I would be placed in Cougar Company, until today.
I realised that God placed me in Cougar company because he knows that this is the place where I will be able to grow the most. And I believe that I have grown quite a lot ever since entering Cougar Coy, I've grown to rely more on God for the decisions that I make, I've grown to Love God and Treasure his pressence and ultimately I've grown to learn that the World is different from what I perceived it to be, and that We should live in the World and not Be of the World.
My journey in BMT has given me Memories that I will never forget, but more importantly BMT has given me conviction in my spirit, the bonds that I formed with the people there are unique and special, its a bond deeper than friendship almost like a brother hood, and quoting one of the speeches of my Platoon Commander
herefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
Love,
Henry
1st week of BMTC:When can I get out of this stupid Island!
2nd week of BMTC: My First bookout!! YAY!!
3rd week of BMTC: Only 10 more weeks to go!
4th week of BMTC: When the enhance batch come in, Cookhouse is going to be very crowded
5th week of BMTC: Oh no! Field Camp is Next Week!!! IFC!
6th w eek of BMTC: Suffering in field Camp, When can I use a proper toilet...
7th week of BMTC: What?! Strenght training 9?!?!?!
8th week of BMTC: Swine flu still must go SIT test?
9th week of BMTC: If I belonged to the enchance batch, I POP this week sia
10th week of BMTC: Wah sian...the training is getting really boring!
11th week of BMTC: OC EVENING WAS AWESOME HAHA!
12th week of BMTC: Recruits night! oh! and Mong got posted out!!!
13th week of BMTC: POP LOH! kinda sad about leaving BMTC sia...haha at least I can use my Hair wax again!
The throwing of the jockey cap marks the end of the journey of every recruit in BMTC and it signifies the readiness of the newly promoted privates to embark on a whole new journey in their respective posting in future. The feeling of passing out is like Ecstasy, you get high for the next 2 hours or so, but after the adrenaline and hype fades away you are left wondering to yourself, what was the defining moment of your BMTC life that made you the person you are today, a stronger more mature young adult.
Could it be the 5 days of gruelling torment in field camp? the day you are entrusted with your Rifle? or even the moment you got your head shaved and every single working particle inside of your brain just died? Well the question it self is pretty subjective as different people have different views, but for me personally I feel that my most defining moment in BMT would have to be the entire 13 weeks.
For me, the 13 weeks of BMT have been a turmoil of emotions for me as I experience many highs and lows and I discovered myself more, both the Good side and the Ugly side of me but most importantly the spiritual side of me. From day 1 when I entered into Cougar company, I had asked God, "Why have you placed me in Cougar Company?", and I had the right to ask that as Cougar Company was the notoriously known for being the toughest, meanest and least welfare company in the whole of BMTC, I never understood why I would be placed in Cougar Company, until today.
I realised that God placed me in Cougar company because he knows that this is the place where I will be able to grow the most. And I believe that I have grown quite a lot ever since entering Cougar Coy, I've grown to rely more on God for the decisions that I make, I've grown to Love God and Treasure his pressence and ultimately I've grown to learn that the World is different from what I perceived it to be, and that We should live in the World and not Be of the World.
My journey in BMT has given me Memories that I will never forget, but more importantly BMT has given me conviction in my spirit, the bonds that I formed with the people there are unique and special, its a bond deeper than friendship almost like a brother hood, and quoting one of the speeches of my Platoon Commander
" The Muscle you build up during BMT may sag after 10 years, but the Friendships and Bonds will last you a lifetime"In conclusion, My defining moment in BMT started and Ended at the Ferry terminal, It's not what you leave behind, but what you bring back, I entered Army with uncertainty and fear but came out with Faith and Conviction. My Journey in Tekong is finally Over, but I will still carry the Motto of cougar with me into my new unit, to be "Stronger! Better! Faster!" in everything I do.
-Platoon Commander Tan
MY ARMY DAZE
herefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
Love,
Henry
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