Commandos
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Hi i would be enlisted into Commando's PTP in june. what can i expect?
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BMT followed by trade courses.
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expect the worst n Be Prepare..Originally posted by junich:Hi i would be enlisted into Commando's PTP in june. what can i expect? -
Pain, lots of pain... as they say, no pain, no gainOriginally posted by junich:Hi i would be enlisted into Commando's PTP in june. what can i expect? -
BMT, than, BCT (basic commando training), end with a one week ex in tekong follow by a 32km route march. u will be promoted to cpl at end of this phase.Originally posted by junich:Hi i would be enlisted into Commando's PTP in june. what can i expect?
than vocation training, depend which vocation u r asigned to. this is where u have the chance to train in "out-side" schools, eg. smm for medic, sos for signaller....
last phase, operation training, include airborne, brunei, end with a 72km route march, where u will receive ur red beret.
all these take about one yr.
just remember, have a positive attitude, there's always an end to all suffering, n don't give up.
don't keng to much as u may end up injuring yourselve.
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Yep, lion's got it spot-on. Sure, the physical training is demanding, but what's most important is mental endurance and determination. It'll be easy to get discouraged, but just remind yourself - don't. In the end, when you've put on your red beret, you'll know that it was all worth it.
Prepare yourself for a lot of tekaning as well. Although it seems that Hendon Camp is a far 'kinder and gentler' place than it was before, no commando training is complete without harassment - expect frequent turn-outs, heavy punishments for even minor faults, getting yelled and screamed at 24/7, sleep deprivation, etc. There's a certain amount of paranoia that you will have to live with, particularly in BMT and Basic Commando Training, but as long as you adopt a positive and optimistic attitude, you'll be able to cope with the stress.
Since you're going into PTP, try to work on those areas of the IPPT that you're weak in. Commando PTP is no fun, I had to go through it, too - but after a few weeks (three, I think, I can't remember exactly), they conduct an IPPT, and if you clear that, you'll be able to book out of camp and enjoy a brief holiday before BMT starts.
And yes, like lion says - at the end of the day, all suffering, no matter how great, will come to an end. Your first six months will be the toughest - BMT and BCT are full of harassment. Once you're past that, though, everything becomes a lot easier, so remember - just hang in there.
As for pre-enlistment training: like lion says, try to do quite a bit of running. I would also advise trying to put on some muscle mass in the gym. And work on those chin-ups!
Hope that's helpful. Welcome to the family, compadre - Honour and Glory unto thee. -
and 1 year later you get your backpay.
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Just to expand upon this point. You will need to keep in mind that the aim of putting you through all of those conditions is to train you to function normally under any conditions.Originally posted by subudei:Prepare yourself for a lot of tekaning as well. Although it seems that Hendon Camp is a far 'kinder and gentler' place than it was before, no commando training is complete without harassment - expect frequent turn-outs, heavy punishments for even minor faults, getting yelled and screamed at 24/7, sleep deprivation, etc. There's a certain amount of paranoia that you will have to live with, particularly in BMT and Basic Commando Training, but as long as you adopt a positive and optimistic attitude, you'll be able to cope with the stress.
To put it in context, your area of operations will be further forward than anyone else's, which means that your operations will be the hardest to support. As such, you may expect that what you are deployed with will be all you will get for your mission, personnel included.
To complete your mission, regardless of loss of men and materials, you will need to be resourceful and organised - you have no resources to waste. In order to be resourceful and organised, you will need to be focussed under all conditions and not let yourself get rattled by the circumstances.
The objective of your training is to get you accustomed to operating normally under the worst of conditions. Keep this in mind and it will make the harrassment a little easier to bear.
lion, was that 32 or 35km at the end of BCT? We did 35, ending at Changi Beach, and damned if that wasn't the most beautiful sunrise I ever saw!
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I received the commando letter with mixed feelings. Could anyone tell me what's the total allowance of a recruit? Also after u have attained the rank of cpl, what's the total allowance?
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ged, u r right, it should be 35km for those of us to end at changi beach, but what we were told was that, officially it was 32km, where it ends at the camp. we did an "extra" 3km which ends us at changi beach. not sure if this is still practice today.Originally posted by Gedanken:lion, was that 32 or 35km at the end of BCT? We did 35, ending at Changi Beach, and damned if that wasn't the most beautiful sunrise I ever saw!
damn, the sunrise!!! after all the hardship... its really damn difficult to forget that moment... -
not sure the amount nowsaday, but as a guide-line, u get the same as other recruit in other unit. u will only get ur full commando pay after u receive your red beret, but they'll back pay u to the date when u get your cpl rank.Originally posted by TCP/IP:I received the commando letter with mixed feelings. Could anyone tell me what's the total allowance of a recruit? Also after u have attained the rank of cpl, what's the total allowance? -
recruits nowadaes are getting the basic recruit pay plus the 250 allowance already if i am not wrong. It started I think in 1999
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wah, extra 250Originally posted by duajia:recruits nowadaes are getting the basic recruit pay plus the 250 allowance already if i am not wrong. It started I think in 1999 !!! what allowance is that?? -
no lah.. its 350 flat.Originally posted by duajia:recruits nowadaes are getting the basic recruit pay plus the 250 allowance already if i am not wrong. It started I think in 1999 -
for the route marches they're still the same.... 8, 16, 24, 35,72.... nuttin has reallie changed...
i'll definately encourage ppl to be a part of the red berets.... experience and memories are infinite.... worth the time.... why not be a part of the best during ur nsf life?? hehe...
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eee.... the route marches... we didn't do the 8...Originally posted by DarrenWong:for the route marches they're still the same.... 8, 16, 24, 35,72.... nuttin has reallie changed...
i'll definately encourage ppl to be a part of the red berets.... experience and memories are infinite.... worth the time.... why not be a part of the best during ur nsf life?? hehe...
For Honour and Glory... COMMANDO!
but we did one more on 28km during bct just before the 35, which was the worst of the marches we've ever done, after river crossing, all wet, plus all support weapons, n complete in just 5hrs... -
darren,Originally posted by DarrenWong:For Honour and Glory... COMMANDO!
u which coy? what vocation? -
still got the BCT turnout??? After complete BMT change to BCT phrase i remember there's one turnout juz before bct began.....
Now still have bo huh??? -
this guy here is from gay coyOriginally posted by DarrenWong:for the route marches they're still the same.... 8, 16, 24, 35,72.... nuttin has reallie changed...
i'll definately encourage ppl to be a part of the red berets.... experience and memories are infinite.... worth the time.... why not be a part of the best during ur nsf life?? hehe...
For Honour and Glory... COMMANDO!
it will take sometime for him to reply again..he is a cb..
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yuppie all still have... but not as jialat as last time lah.... my mother coy is 4coy... now in 3coy instructor
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cb lah u.... who said it'll take sometime... i wont mia for long manOriginally posted by NathanG5:this guy here is from gay coy
it will take sometime for him to reply again..he is a cb.. -
wah sibei kin horOriginally posted by DarrenWong:cb lah u.... who said it'll take sometime... i wont mia for long man -
if not why my mother coy motto is 'swift and deadly'
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I heard commandos use head to do Push-ups.
And I also heard they earn $10 000 a month. -
Originally posted by junich:
Expect to see WrX_STi suffer wif u 2gether in june ptp i think
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