Life so far in 1 Guards...

Guards Creed

WE are GUARDSMAN WARRIORS.
Resolute in loyalty, Steadfast in commitment.
We fight for our country, our Home and our Family.

Land warriors from Air and Sea,
Unfailing in Toughness,
Valiant in our Actions.
We destroy all foes who challenge our Mission.

We are ELITE warriors,
With Daring Initiative,
We Rule the Day,
And we Rule the Night!
Always Ready!
Ready to Strike!

Have been pretty inspired by the Guards Creed above. It speaks of being the best, how to be the best, and putting an extra foot into whatever comes your way, no matter how hard it is.

Have spent a week in 1 Guards already and going through my Guards Advance Course (GAC), where at the the end and completion of this course, i rightfully earn my place as a Guardsman and to wear the khaki beret and Guards tab.

Life is unit is quite different from life in BMT, many changes, many things to get used to. This week has been pretty okay, lesson have been rather interesting where we learnt new weapons and basic protection for key installations n such.

Physical training at 1 Guards is now up-ped a level. 5BX is now twice as much reps and at least a 2km jog in the morning. Push-ups through the day is common affair now (just maybe about 200 a day), where the normal of 20 push ups increase to around 40-50 each time, or becomes 20 diamond push-ups. Tough, but im still able to cope and enjoy it at the same time. Hey, what doesnt kill you makes you stronger right?

Discipline is totally on a new level now. Step a little out of line in what you do and be prepared to bear the brunt of your commanders. Everything has to be done fast, efficient and standardised. It is really no joke when you go to a place and most of your superiors are 2nd sergeants and above, and are regulars in the army. But so far, this aspect has been pretty easy to adapt to, thanks to my sergeants back in BMT who often emphasize for us to move fast and efficient in what we do.

Unit life is not totally all trainings after trainings and punishments after punishments though. Games are an occasional priviledge given for soldiers to relax and have some fun. Went down to Marina Bay today too, where the floating platform for NDP is. Most likely will be involved in this year's NDP after all, and i think i will be manning a lost and found point where i can "zoh bo" (sit ard and do nth). Hee Hee. My sir say one what!

Anyway, most probably training and my course schedule will come full fledged in the next week. So i gotta prepare myself mentally for whatever is to come. "Unfailing in toughness, valiant in our actions...."

Ok. Gotta go face the reality of my 500m swim next week already. =S