Revived.
Ok. Solved the problem. My IE got problem la so now using mozilla to blog here.
Wanted to blog about this but keep forgetting. And after reading CM's blog, I decided to blog it now.I'm really amazed as to how much 5 years can change something. Though some may claim that such period is pretty long, I beg to differ. At least when it is pertaining to NCC.
Back in those days, things are somewhat different. Training was different. The atmosphere was different. Things are turning for the worse now in NCC. And I can't imagine what's the standard in another 5 years time.
Sometimes I'm ashamed to wear the uniform with the 3 letter word on the verge of my shoulders. Seriously.
No longer do NCC gives you that feeling of awe and respect.
No longer do NCC gives the wearer that feeling of confidence and strength, be it mental or physical.
A fellow CLT once told me recently, "Times change." And in my mind I said: True. But you accept changes using your brain. Not all changes are good. You don't just accept changes with an open hand.
Before I left NCC for a while in Sec 4, NCC came out with this phrase: To develop thinking cadets. Now I wonder if NCC is really thinking of what they're doing or just succumb to the pressures of society.
This applies to CSS NCC:
I was informed as of recent that the TOs will only allow the cadets to bring their set of uniform
once per week. Reason being the boots are too heavy.
I almost died laughing.
If this is the mindset, I am not surprise if one day, it is not compulsory for NCC cadets to wear their uniform. Maybe they should just wear their school uniform and do marching. In school uniform to do PT. In school uniform to fire M-16s.
Boots are too heavy. Haiz... maybe I should suggest that it be changed to slippers. Much lighter right?
Sometimes I think, it was a mistake to have sign up for CLT course. Every effort that I made to turn things right is being revert back to square 1. CLTs nowadays have to watch their backs more often. Anyone can just get stab at the back. Be it by the cadets, the CO or whosoever. Its really scary.
I know I'm complaining so much and you might ask, what am I doing to make things different. I've searched my own conscience and I know myself that I'm doing whatever that's within my capability. I'm no superman. Neither am I a magician. There's so much I can do. CLTs are not as powerful as before.
I'm really terrified as to what I will see of NCC in a few years time. God bless.
Common phrase: NCC is just a CCA.
How ignorant can people be.
Wanted to blog about this but keep forgetting. And after reading CM's blog, I decided to blog it now.I'm really amazed as to how much 5 years can change something. Though some may claim that such period is pretty long, I beg to differ. At least when it is pertaining to NCC.
Back in those days, things are somewhat different. Training was different. The atmosphere was different. Things are turning for the worse now in NCC. And I can't imagine what's the standard in another 5 years time.
Sometimes I'm ashamed to wear the uniform with the 3 letter word on the verge of my shoulders. Seriously.
No longer do NCC gives you that feeling of awe and respect.
No longer do NCC gives the wearer that feeling of confidence and strength, be it mental or physical.
A fellow CLT once told me recently, "Times change." And in my mind I said: True. But you accept changes using your brain. Not all changes are good. You don't just accept changes with an open hand.
Before I left NCC for a while in Sec 4, NCC came out with this phrase: To develop thinking cadets. Now I wonder if NCC is really thinking of what they're doing or just succumb to the pressures of society.
This applies to CSS NCC:
I was informed as of recent that the TOs will only allow the cadets to bring their set of uniform
once per week. Reason being the boots are too heavy.
I almost died laughing.
If this is the mindset, I am not surprise if one day, it is not compulsory for NCC cadets to wear their uniform. Maybe they should just wear their school uniform and do marching. In school uniform to do PT. In school uniform to fire M-16s.
Boots are too heavy. Haiz... maybe I should suggest that it be changed to slippers. Much lighter right?
Sometimes I think, it was a mistake to have sign up for CLT course. Every effort that I made to turn things right is being revert back to square 1. CLTs nowadays have to watch their backs more often. Anyone can just get stab at the back. Be it by the cadets, the CO or whosoever. Its really scary.
I know I'm complaining so much and you might ask, what am I doing to make things different. I've searched my own conscience and I know myself that I'm doing whatever that's within my capability. I'm no superman. Neither am I a magician. There's so much I can do. CLTs are not as powerful as before.
I'm really terrified as to what I will see of NCC in a few years time. God bless.
Common phrase: NCC is just a CCA.
How ignorant can people be.