Finally POP from BMT!

VIPER COY! (the one behind)

Finally the day of POP has arrived. Many of us have waited for this day. The last day in BMT was a tiring day for many of us. We got up at 2.30am that morning, prepared our field pack for our 24 click road march. Most of us had less than 5 hours of sleep, but we were too happy, knowing that we were gonna pop that very afternoon. After we finished our 24 click many of us were really shagged and feeling exhausted. I've never felt exhaustion before in my life, pretty much an experience for me. Even the platoon's 3rd best, told me that he wanted to give up during the last 2 clicks of the 24 click. It was quite something. Anyway, after the 24 click it was not the end of the day, we had to change our uniforms and polish our boots in the outfield, which was really tiring, having the sun shining on you, sweating as you change and feeling exhausted at the same time. But I think everyone hold on, POP was just an interval away. Then our OC gave us some motivational talk afew minutes before our parade and woo la... we were in. Some soldiers were like swaying and I think a few fainted. Anyway, I think everyone is just as happy as I am, FINALLY POP!!!

The parade

My mom and I
Our parents were told to come forward to place e jockey caps for us. well, my mom wanted to have a fast game in taking a picture of me, but pretty much ended up gathering my platoon mates nearby to have a shot taken.




My mom, being the very very last person on the parade ground and probably the last person to take the picture on the parade ground.
My field camp buddie!

My other bed buddie!!

My commanders, 3rd sgt tamidzi, 3rd sgt khairul, 3rd sgt wei chao and followed by 2lt william.