Another tragedy..BMTC Instructor passes away.
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Snag the SP, entire fleet down for fleet check. Good luck.Originally posted by Manager433:My IPPT test on 9th July MAJU CAMP. RSAF pls take note. Standby a SUPER PUMA at the parade square in case I fainted hor. (note: I 32 yrs old this yr ). -
Didn't hear about this news till yesterday when I went for duty. Was told that there was a scramble and another fella passed away.
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i have an easy feeling that maybe an unknown virus is brewing. kind of unusual that there are more and more cases recently. only 2 common points - heart failure and below 40.Originally posted by kopiosatu:Didn't hear about this news till yesterday when I went for duty. Was told that there was a scramble and another fella passed away.
Must be the way we live our lives now and the environment.
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Gosh this really hits close to home, he is a fellow BMTC instructor like me and he is probably from my ASLC batch or one batch junior... gotta find out more man...
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It was reported that he went down during a routine jog with his peers around BMTC. That only meant that there was no medic on cover... hopefully his peers did some emergency resuscitation procedures on him if not they would be in deep shit too.
True enough, the scanning procedures of servicemen isn't adequate enough. But it is also difficult to detect hidden defects that every servicemen has to be fair. Perhaps the medical corp should look into this.
Also, every leader (Specs and Officers) should be trained adequately in first aid and CPR etc. True, some procedures were taught in schools such as SISPEC (like CPR, first aid to prevent choking etc) but they were not emphasized enough. In addition, there was no tests conducted to test the proficiency of leaders performing first aid and resuscitation procedures. Training plan definately has to change to prevent such unfortunate incidents.
Lastly, any runs / jogs / training in camps should be authorized and be covered by a medic with full medical equipment and ambulance on standby. I also would like to see medics being given the authority to scramble for superpumas in offshore training grounds such as Tekong so that time can be saved and do understand that every second does make a difference between life and death.
It may sound over dramatic and it also may be seen as a very "kia si" move. But the number of incidents have proven that such prevention procedures are necessary given the "health" of the modern day soldiers. Gone are the days were people were tough and immune to bacteria and such, as they were used to playing in the kampung and have been eating dirt since young. Our soldiers hide in air-conditioned rooms and play games nowadays... with rooms being disinfected by dettols everyday.. by their maids.
Any senior commander reading this may want to give this a thought. It does make a difference.
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I agree with the point of medics on offshore installations being given more authority.There was an incident a few years back that showed that even an MO in Tekong had a hard time calling for CASEVAC even on life-threatening grounds but which was not on the guidelines issued for a helo evacuation.Originally posted by echelon:It was reported that he went down during a routine jog with his peers around BMTC. That only meant that there was no medic on cover... hopefully his peers did some emergency resuscitation procedures on him if not they would be in deep shit too.
True enough, the scanning procedures of servicemen isn't adequate enough. But it is also difficult to detect hidden defects that every servicemen has to be fair. Perhaps the medical corp should look into this.
Also, every leader (Specs and Officers) should be trained adequately in first aid and CPR etc. True, some procedures were taught in schools such as SISPEC (like CPR, first aid to prevent choking etc) but they were not emphasized enough. In addition, there was no tests conducted to test the proficiency of leaders performing first aid and resuscitation procedures. Training plan definately has to change to prevent such unfortunate incidents.
Lastly, any runs / jogs / training in camps should be authorized and be covered by a medic with full medical equipment and ambulance on standby. I also would like to see medics being given the authority to scramble for superpumas in offshore training grounds such as Tekong so that time can be saved and do understand that every second does make a difference between life and death.
It may sound over dramatic and it also may be seen as a very "kia si" move. But the number of incidents have proven that such prevention procedures are necessary given the "health" of the modern day soldiers. Gone are the days were people were tough and immune to bacteria and such, as they were used to playing in the kampung and have been eating dirt since young. Our soldiers hide in air-conditioned rooms and play games nowadays... with rooms being disinfected by dettols everyday.. by their maids.
Any senior commander reading this may want to give this a thought. It does make a difference.
Cheers!
Medics are the frontline soldiers in times of peace, and they keep the army ticking and alive.More power and authority should be given to the medics, perhaps more combat fit medics with proficiency shown in SMM should be given at least a rank of 3SG, to allow them to carry out their tasks with less hindrance and greater pride.
Roving teams of Paramedic-trained medics(I've heard the army has sent some for such trg) should be stationed on bases like Tekong and high risk units, and they can be the ones to have the authority to issue a call for helos.MRF should be used in this role, IMHO.
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He's from 36th ASLC if i'm not wrong. Silver Bayonet holder
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mi condolence
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Rest In Peace Bro.
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I *think* one of the problems is that our SAF medics are for the most part not qualified paramedics.Originally posted by LazerLordz:I agree with the point of medics on offshore installations being given more authority.There was an incident a few years back that showed that even an MO in Tekong had a hard time calling for CASEVAC even on life-threatening grounds but which was not on the guidelines issued for a helo evacuation.
Medics are the frontline soldiers in times of peace, and they keep the army ticking and alive.More power and authority should be given to the medics, perhaps more combat fit medics with proficiency shown in SMM should be given at least a rank of 3SG, to allow them to carry out their tasks with less hindrance and greater pride.
Roving teams of Paramedic-trained medics(I've heard the army has sent some for such trg) should be stationed on bases like Tekong and high risk units, and they can be the ones to have the authority to issue a call for helos.MRF should be used in this role, IMHO.
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my condolences man...
is always very sad to hear such news.. esp when he is an NSF.
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he's a 32nd batch.Originally posted by Master -_-:He's from 36th ASLC if i'm not wrong. Silver Bayonet holder
36th batch have yet to pass out lah... -
It doesn't really matter. Most of our MOs are useless buggers too.Originally posted by lwflee:I *think* one of the problems is that our SAF medics are for the most part not qualified paramedics. -
Actually I don't think it's fair to blame the medic or the MO in this case for one we don't know what actaully happen only heard one side of the story.Originally posted by lwflee:I *think* one of the problems is that our SAF medics are for the most part not qualified paramedics. -
I wasn't blaming the medics for this incident. My remark was made in response to LL's opinion that SAF medics in general do not have much authority in supervising safety.
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should be...who dare to not go armyOriginally posted by Wolfwoof^^:Like this who dare to go army....
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aiya .. disband NS then nth will happen lo