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Friday, June 11, 2010, 11:30 PM
So, the first ICT came to a conclusion, and without fail, not without shenanigans from the rifle companies. Their blunders can be so blatant that makes you question their commitment. Not that we are committed, but at least we dont leave controlled equipment around which their unaccountability would definitely warrant a stay in the detention barracks.The purpose of the ICT was "back to basics", and the training programs adhered to that, reminding us the times we had during signals institute. Of course, the stark difference was the intensity and the work we have to do. The lessons conducted by the trainer was filled with laughter, mainly because the trainer was fond of cracking jokes and making sexual connotations with reference to signal set parts and of course having uncle-nephew relationship with one of our platoon mate, continually verbal harassing him. What caught my attention, was the trainer's attempt to "convert" us to their thinking. In my opinion, brainwashing doesnt have any significant effect on us, since we already harbour intense hatred for the system. Yet, I found this couple of lines profounding: "All of you are military personnel, and just T-Loan to the civilian world to raise our GDP. Otherwise, why do you have to report to camp when activated?" I wanted to argue that, but knowing it would be fruitless (since he holds a higher rank and will ultimately have the final say), I didnt do so to prevent unnecessary time wastage. I would initally dispute the first part of the statement and explain that briefly. We are spending the bulk of our lives out of army camp, and that reporting to camp are forced onto us. How are we considered to be military personnel when we are doing it unwillingly? On the other hand, when I thought about the second sentence, I came to a conclusion. "Family". I believe all of us are more concerned about the civilian life as we are all studying now. We're all frustrated at having an ICT right smack in the middle of our holiday which disrupts all our activities and plans. Yet when we get out to society and pursue our career and ultimately start our own family, the mindset will change inevitably. And this will perhaps be the time when we assume the role of the military personnel. To be honest, I was quite touched when we out-pro and saw this NS-men cuddling and playing with his baby. To end off, a quote from the trainer again: "If you are not going to protect your family, who else is going to?" |