Took up the post as 2IC. It was good working with CM leading the 34 man team. The small hiccups were expected when we set out to decide the people to be included in this camp. About 80% of the instructors came from the latest intake. It was a pretty daring attempt I must say. Of all 6 PCs, 4 were from 54th. Wherelse the higher posts were taken up by seniors.


I think it was nice to see them feeling very enthusiastic and excited about the camp though at some moments, a bit too over-excited. On the whole I think they had done a job well done. There were definitely things that could be picked up and to the new instructors, hope you all learned something and experience the feeling of being a C/Offr.


My post being a 2IC this time was totally different from one of the CF's that I attented holding on to the same post. I felt more lethargic this time round. Somehow I took a more active role in planning and running the camp. It was good practice for me and yes, it gives me more insight of what it takes to be an OIC in a team.

• Dealing with stress from above.
• Dealing with unfavourable situations.
• Dealing with unexpected events.
• Dealing with f-ed up people, be it instructors or cadets.

I had my own fair share of mistakes. And it just proves more on the point that no matter how high you are or how much experience you have attained, there's always that room for improvements. That's why I think we as humans have no right to be arrogant with whatever plus points we have.

I find that there are C/Offrs from the newer batch that have the potential to develop more. Hopefully these people will stay and spearhead the activities in West in the coming times.

I wouldn't exactly say the camp ended in a good note. Because we overlooked something that shouldn't have been overlooked. I felt pretty bad about it and yeah, I will remember it.

A concoction of emotions.