Remembrance at Istana.
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those lao jiaoS here:
anyone knows exactly how to be the Aide-De-Camp to the President?
that job seems interesting.
can get to socialise with all VVIPs during functions and can get to plan out the security plannings of the President.
it's quite a prestigious job though.
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Aides-de-Camps
Aides-de-Camp (ADCs) are the personal aides of the President. The President has two full-time ADCs. A corps of 60 Honorary ADCs assist the two full-time ADCs at major ceremonies. These Honorary ADCs are drawn from the three services of the Singapore Armed Forces and the Police Force.
Full-Time ADCs
The full-time ADCs to the President manage the movements, security and social needs of the President. Apart from escorting the President at all official functions, they also plan and co-ordinate all event proceedings where the President is host. Such events include state receptions/dinners for state guests, investitures and presentation of credential ceremonies. An important part of their job is to observe the local and internationally accepted protocol practices.
The current full-time ADCs to the President are ASP Mohd Latiff Rahmat and MAJ Danny Teo Peng Yong.
[Previous Full-Time ADCs]
Honorary ADCs
The corps of Honorary ADCs comprises Military and Police Officers who assist the full-time ADC in the discharge of his duties to the President. Their duties range from ushering and checking guests, accompanying and entertaining VIPs, controlling members of the press, socialising, co-ordinating events at large functions, welcoming and introducing Cabinet Ministers, etc.
Tour of Duty
Each full-time ADC serves a tour of duty of two years. An Honorary ADC is appointed on a year to year basis but is generally expected to serve three years.
Qualifications of ADC
This job of honour is given to selected young men and women of good bearing, intelligence and commitment. Social skills are an important asset.
The Aiguilette
Internationally, Aides-de-Camp may be identified by the thick distinctive cords across the right shoulder called aiguilettes. The aiguilettes are plaited cords ending at two points called aglets. Historically, the aglets were used by knights to fasten the plates of their armour together. Aiguilettes are worn on the right shoulder by officers of certain appointments only. They include:
Chief of Defence Force in the Singapore Armed Forces
Commanding Officers in the Singapore Police Force
Aides-de-Camp to the President
Honorary Aides-de-Camp to the President
In Singapore, ADCs who are officers of the Singapore Armed Forces wear gold aiguilettes and Police officers wear silver aiguilettes. -
Full-Time ADCs
Where is the secret service then?
The full-time ADCs to the President manage the movements, security and social needs of the President. Apart from escorting the President at all official functions, they also plan and co-ordinate all event proceedings where the President is host. -
Secret service?Originally posted by Icemoon:Where is the secret service then?
I believe you were referring to officers from the police Security Command (SecCom), the personal bodyguards of the President and the Cabinet Ministers.. these are the guys in baggy tucked-out collared shirts or dark suits depending on the occasion, with a earpiece in one ear and wearing sunglasses if outdoors.
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Yep.They do not wear suits a la Secret Service because they would be suffocating in them...Originally posted by cornyfish2000:Secret service?
I believe you were referring to officers from the police Security Command (SecCom), the personal bodyguards of the President and the Cabinet Ministers.. these are the guys in baggy tucked-out collared shirts or dark suits depending on the occasion, with a earpiece in one ear and wearing sunglasses if outdoors. -
anyone caught the live broadcast of the funeral?
wah lan eh.
really damn....emotional?
the part when the guard of honour did that songsang (or is it toksang) senjata, slow motion with their heads slowly bowing down... -
that's my favourite part too.Originally posted by Hellraiza:anyone caught the live broadcast of the funeral?
the part when the guard of honour did that songsang (or is it toksang) senjata, slow motion with their heads slowly bowing down... -
Well, the Straits Times photographer caught MM Lee tearing on camera.. think the only other time when he teared in public was in 1965, when he announced the seperation of Singapore from Malaysia.
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mine too....pretty sad and quite emotional, M16 barrel facing downwards....Originally posted by Gordonator:that's my favourite part too. -
Anyone knows if there'll be a retelecast of the procession?
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For what?Originally posted by cornyfish2000:Anyone knows if there'll be a retelecast of the procession?
But I did noticed something... -
Lee Kuan Yew crying?Originally posted by sbst275:For what?
But I did noticed something... -
sunday 10.30pm on CNAOriginally posted by cornyfish2000:Anyone knows if there'll be a retelecast of the procession? -
Nope...Originally posted by Gordonator:Lee Kuan Yew crying?
Abt the officers... Saw some wearing No 5 w/o jacket -
no some, it's all. this kind of occasion of course must dress formally in no.5T lah.
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Is it? See mostly wear with jacket... I saw somw w/o jacketOriginally posted by Gordonator:no some, it's all. this kind of occasion of course must dress formally in no.5T lah. -
oh cos i missed the live telecast... was trapped in a deadly jam along Eunos road which lay along the route of the funeral procession.Originally posted by sbst275:For what?
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sorry i made a mistake. it should be all in no.5J. yes the one with jacket.Originally posted by sbst275:Is it? See mostly wear with jacket... I saw somw w/o jacket
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Yah... At Sv hall, mainly saw lady officersOriginally posted by Gordonator:sorry i made a mistake. it should be all in no.5J. yes the one with jacket.
i didn't see anyone in no.5T though.
The No 5 uni I noticed can be quite tight -
was COA/CDF/CNA/CAF there? Didn't see them..
