We were basically waiting for the Commissioning Parade after JCC. There were some significant activities like ATP, SEOC but the one that we were really looking forward were ACPC (To get our precious sword) and Commissioning Parade. I passed my SEOC, went through ACPC and the 2 weeks of "Sufferings" on the holy Parade Square, when we were practising with our rifles and running round the parade squares to train up our physique for our parade.
On the fateful day, 28/01/2004, after we were praying for the rain to sto
p rainning, we were finally standing on the parade square, proud and smart. All the training had paid off and our efforts were recognised. The President was there to witness our commissioning and our parents and friends were cheering for us at the audience seats. It was even more touching to see them put on our Lieutenent Rank for us even when it was raining at the end of the parade. It was not a day to forget.Life began to change after that day for all of us. Suddenly OCS seems to be a smaller place for us to "walk" around. I emphasize on "walk" because usually we did not have such luxury as OCT (Officer Cadets). 9 months of training symbolises the birth of becoming an officer. Wearing the rank did give us more authority and freedom, but it came with great deal of responsibilities and challenges as well. Becoming an officer is easy but to be a good one is not that simple. Sometime, you may hear stories of officers misusing their ranks but most of the time, you would hear how officers perform to uphold the spirit of OCS - "To Lead, To Excel & To Overcome".
2 comments:
hey stevie, i really enjoyed reading about your escapades.. ( i know naming ur missions as escapades may trivalise them a little, but somehow the right word didnt come out) anyway, nice entries!! i'm sure even better ones will come when u make the transition into uni.. =)
Yah, waiting now
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