After Two Years... It's Over.

Derrick Tay is officially a civilian now. He officially holds his beloved Pink IC and has obtained newfound liberty to walk the streets of Singapore.

My army life in a jiffy...

Went through BMT. Battle innoculation course. 7 Day Field Camp. Passing Out Parade. Tekan'ed by platoon sergeant. Learnt many new things. Failed IPPT. Missed out on command school.

Went to Signal Institute at Stagmont Camp. Studied in air con room. Learn the basics of Signalling. Very very nice people. And nice blue bedsheets. Slack!

Went to 3 SIG BN at Jurong Camp. Tekan'ed like mad on our first day there. Whole day stand by bed. 'We are the premium Signal battalion.' Attached out soon.

Went to driving course at Sembawang and Kaki Bukit. Met unreasonable instructors. Tested my patience. Endured it. Class 3 and 4 license.

Went back to 3 SIG BN. Sai kang. Guard Duty. Exercises. Loved driving. "Huat ah!"

Went to Australia. Ex Wallaby. 14 day exercise and 3 days R and R. Had fun.
In 3 SIG for one whole year. IPPT Silver. Can't get Marksman.

Went to Ex Tourmaline. Toughest exercise yet. Bitten by mozzies. Displaced 3 times in 5 days. Best Signal Unit and Best Combat Support Unit.

Made many friends. Crazy people who don't behave normally as they do outside. DOTA outings. Movies. Eat Buffets. And then it's time to leave.

Then finally....

ORD LOH!!! :)