this post is dedicated to all 39/06 cadets since they are taking over soon.

i bet some of you must be smiling deep within your hearts that it is finally the time when you can take over and do many silly things that you have been desiring for. kicking up a small fuss, ordering cadets around, bullying cadets, not cutting fingernails and polishing boots, talk during foot drills and more. i'm sure you can name them yourselves. however, being a NCO comes with various responsiblities. life of a NCO is totally different from a cadet's. treasure it now while you are still a cadet for about 2 days?

if you really dislike a person holding this appointment, respect the appointment at least. you may dislike him/her for all kinds of reason but disliking his/her appointment as well does not make things any better for you. it has been proven that liking something is easier than disliking something. ACPC day is not a day for you to complain, dislike or even hate. it is a day for you to appreciate the privilege given to each and everyone of you to bring the corps to a higher level. complain, dislike or hate it will not bring the corps any further upwards. learn to love the day.

lastly, grumbling about your post will not make the world seem nicer to you in any sense. it will only cause you to hate SJAB more and more. it's a vicious cycle. learn to respect your appointment and fulfil the duties at least.

SSGT Lim Yong Yue

Cadet Drill Instructor Course 2008

I would like to congratulate the graduates of the recent Cadet Drill Instructor Course 2008. Well done to all the cadets from Nan Hua for passing the course.

After 3 hard days of training, our cadets who are now officially "lobsters" due to the sun, have finally passed out from the course. I am happy for everyone of you who have lasted through the trainings without falling out even though you were tired. Keep up the spirit and remember to spread what you have learnt to others in your squads, and in time, even your juniors.

Today, I was also honoured to be the reviewing officer for the passing out parade. It was a special passing out parade, which included advanced drills of marching in slow pace for march pass and an advance in review order. A graceful and beautiful passing out parade indeed, one that I seldom see in parades that I've been too.

Once again, congratulations and rest well. Hope that the course have inspired you all in drills.

Regards
CSM Tang Weiye