The Dark Dark Night

Friday, August 15, 2008

Today marks the day of the end of my BSLC, also known as basic section leader course. It is suppose to be a prestigious place where not many people get to go there. They also call the place command school where they train leaders.

Yesterday night, we prepared for the graduation by doing a 28km route march. I didn't know what to expect or what to bring. Everything was like so random where we can do whatever we want. I wanted to bring isotonic drinks but I rather not make my packs heavier. So I choose plain water instead. We took a bus to kranji memorial and started our march there.

As expected, the march started off faster than we expected. It was somewhat a fast march. The initial part was tough as we are not physically conditioned. Also, the Z-monster is attacking us. I nearly fall asleep a few times along the march. Upon reaching the 12km rest point, my whole body was like gone. I can't even feel my legs. It was so painful that I just sit down and do nothing during all the check points. Our speed was so fast that we caught up with the first wave which started like half an hour before us. The entire journey was full of up-slopes and uneven terrains. At that moment, I would do anything just to finish the march. The thought of falling out is just so tempting. I am sure we walked more than the meer 28km that was stated. Or that we were suppose to walk.

At the end of the march, a sign of relieve just fills my mind. The thought of being able to sit down and sleep makes me so happy. But it did not go as I wished. Not long after I closed my eyes, our Company Sergent Major(CSM) want us to polish our dirt-filled boots and get ready for the parade. Reluctantly, I took out my kiwi and start polishing my boots. After that we got in line to get ready for the parade. We had to carry our field packs with us which I don't understand why. The load on me weighs about 20kg. What's more, a tired and worn out body who needs to stand still for about an hour and not moving. I can feel my knees giving way.

What shocked me most was my posting. I was posted to Advance Section Leader Course(ASLC). The more advance wing for commanders and a even more prestigious place to be in. But I don't agree so. The course is more tougher than any others and we have to go over to the Republic of China or popularly known as taipei for a 3 week field exercise. I don't know if I am ready for it. Right now, I just feel like signing on and get the 1 time bonus. Which is a lot of money.

On my way to get my 3 strips...13 weeks of torture....

zihao blogged at 8/15/2008 06:51:00 PM

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