Tag: army
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The Need for Gold
The IPPT: The Individual Physical Proficiency Test. Every army around the world has their different testing systems. The Singapore Armed Forces has had the IPPT for a very long time, and the testing criteria have changed over the years. When I was first enlisted, as part of my National Service in the conscripted army of…
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The Last Time
There’s a time when some things will come to an end, and today, one of those things is my time in army. It is finally done. There is no more annual call ups to turn up for reservist; no more IPPT (physical fitness tests); no more staying in camp and being limited with what can…
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Tightened Bootlaces
Early mornings, when the sun isn’t up yet. There’s the scuffle of people moving around, getting out of bed, alarms going off in different series of rings. It’s the day of the mission, and everyone’s tense on their things that they have to do, before we start our attack. I’m usually sensitive to sound when…
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Reliving memories
Today feels like a day from the past. Still another day in the army, but it feels like the days from long ago. A decade even, and it feels like humans are still the same. Everyone does things in the same way and behaves the same. Little actions that get you annoyed, or small inconveniences…