A cockatoo is any of the 21 bird species belonging to the family Cacatuidae. Along with the Psittacidae family, they make up the order Psittaciformes. Cockatoos exhibit the characteristic curved beak shape, a zygodactyl foot and an often spectacular movable headcrest. They mimic very well the human voice and are prized as pets. Beautiful as they are, they pose a potential threat to the local ecosystem if established in the wild.
I think blogs are really getting very popular huh? Anyway I don't remember blogging anything positive about the SAF so I guess they have all the more reasons to feel unease over my upcoming ICT. All the more since the time I blogged about how they threw away ONE UNIT MEN'S WORTH OF FOOD during my last recall. Supposedly due to the "trouble to get so many men to walk to the cookhouse to get their dinner". Guess what. The unit was recalled and did not leave till close to midnight because our dear CO insisted on everyone having every single item in their pack The resultant rush to go home to take/purchase caused the delay, which I am sure ended with the men digesting the fire in their tummies as they walked out of the damned gates. So, this bright and cheery morning, I was greeted by a letter from my CO, who is actually on par with me on his command of the english language. Here are some excerpts:
1. "Welcome back! Best Infanteers of XXX SIR. How are you guys after the 2 years of break?"
Never felt better, thank you very much.
2. Just in case you are wondering whether this is a stay in ICT, the answer is YES. All ICTs are stay in ICTs.
That part about putting in bold the "yes" was indeed a nifty move. Great word processing.
3. Like it or not, be ensured that this ICT will involve rigorous activities.... there is an IPPT test... if you miss or fail... will have to attend the physical training on the last day... after the battalion has out processed... even if you have passed, you are required to take it as training...
WHAT THE HELL! DO YOU SERIOUSLY THINK MY TIME IS AS CHEAP AS YOURS! (I cost something like a few cents to hire per hour, by SAF standard btw)
4. You are to have a hair cut prior to ICT... cut, dye black immediately... summary trailed and fined S$50... disobedience of lawful order...
Disobedience? Since when running a camp require language that invokes a canine traning school?
This next part is the best part.
5. No blogging of the ICT and its activities are allowed.
6. ..outcome will depend on how much effort you put in... positive attitude you have... hope... meaningful yet enjoyable.
I think blogs are really getting very popular huh? Anyway I don't remember blogging anything positive about the SAF so I guess they have all the more reasons to feel unease over my upcoming ICT. All the more since the time I blogged about how they threw away ONE UNIT MEN'S WORTH OF FOOD during my last recall. Supposedly due to the "trouble to get so many men to walk to the cookhouse to get their dinner". Guess what. The unit was recalled and did not leave till close to midnight because our dear CO insisted on everyone having every single item in their pack The resultant rush to go home to take/purchase caused the delay, which I am sure ended with the men digesting the fire in their tummies as they walked out of the damned gates. So, this bright and cheery morning, I was greeted by a letter from my CO, who is actually on par with me on his command of the english language. Here are some excerpts:
1. "Welcome back! Best Infanteers of XXX SIR. How are you guys after the 2 years of break?"
Never felt better, thank you very much.
2. Just in case you are wondering whether this is a stay in ICT, the answer is YES. All ICTs are stay in ICTs.
That part about putting in bold the "yes" was indeed a nifty move. Great word processing.
3. Like it or not, be ensured that this ICT will involve rigorous activities.... there is an IPPT test... if you miss or fail... will have to attend the physical training on the last day... after the battalion has out processed... even if you have passed, you are required to take it as training...
WHAT THE HELL! DO YOU SERIOUSLY THINK MY TIME IS AS CHEAP AS YOURS! (I cost something like a few cents to hire per hour, by SAF standard btw)
4. You are to have a hair cut prior to ICT... cut, dye black immediately... summary trailed and fined S$50... disobedience of lawful order...
Disobedience? Since when running a camp require language that invokes a canine traning school?
This next part is the best part.
5. No blogging of the ICT and its activities are allowed.
6. ..outcome will depend on how much effort you put in... positive attitude you have... hope... meaningful yet enjoyable.
You know what, PUI!
Signed off,
LTC XXXX XXX XXX
CO XXX SIR