Golden commando wings
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Hey everyone,
I need some help-- one of my friends showed me a gold pendant which I recognized is the Singapore commando jump wings, with the word "Singapura" across the front. He said that he used to be in Guards. Do the Guards undergo parachute training? How about diving courses (I'm not referring to just the coastal swim they have to undergo, I'm referring to actual underwater diving, similar to NDU's duties)?
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guards have guards tag
guards may go for singapore airborne tag, if you apply, not apply = get it.
guards for NDU tag? never hear b4 -
Nope, I didn't mean the NDU tag. I meant if the Guards have to undergo underwater diving courses.Originally posted by Redblood:guards have guards tag
guards may go for singapore airborne tag, if you apply, not apply = get it.
guards for NDU tag? never hear b4
Are Guards similar to the Army Rangers?
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no
army ranger course is different. ranger course is voluntary sign up one.
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I'm from the U.S., but a friend from Singapore showed me his pendant, and I'm just curious. Actually, I have a nagging suspicion that he may be ex-SOF, but he won't disclose anything. He said that the badge was hard-earned and the course he had to undergo was "like a Ranger, but not really, though." So, that's why I was asking if Guards is similar to the Rangers. He also seems to know Hendon Camp inside out (even while driving by on the expressway!).Originally posted by Redblood:no
army ranger course is different. ranger course is voluntary sign up one.
which country are you from? why do you ask?
Whatever that means...
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that jump wings pendant doesn't mean anything .... you can buy it at hendon camp's gift shop .... perhaps he just went for the airborne confidence course ? ... they are conducted at hendon camp too .....
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Yeah, maybe. I didn't know that Hendon had a gift shop, though. Freaky...Originally posted by Fatum:that jump wings pendant doesn't mean anything .... you can buy it at hendon camp's gift shop .... perhaps he just went for the airborne confidence course ? ... they are conducted at hendon camp too .....
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very interesting fren you have, must be a gun that makes lotsa noises.Originally posted by singaporesodapop:I'm from the U.S., but a friend from Singapore showed me his pendant, and I'm just curious. Actually, I have a nagging suspicion that he may be ex-SOF, but he won't disclose anything. He said that the badge was hard-earned and the course he had to undergo was "like a Ranger, but not really, though." So, that's why I was asking if Guards is similar to the Rangers. He also seems to know Hendon Camp inside out (even while driving by on the expressway!).
Whatever that means...
Anyway, I was looking for some viewpoints.
1) pendant can be bought. US army (or any other army) also has a few pendants that can be purchased in singapore ... hopefully for those who lost theirs
2) he may be a clerk ...
3) ranger and guards similar? ROFL ... ask yourself dude ... sniper is a marksman definitely ... but not the other way.
4) SOF will never say such crap to you, if he is, you will never know, unless he is your trainer.
5) "like ranger, but not really, though" ... you have answered it youself.
6) "nagging suspicion" ... look at his hands, been thru tough training? look at his eyes, the killer look? or maybe, you have become his victim of fake identity.
BTW, what military background are you from?
think, misdirections ... what does he wish you to think he is? -
Thanks, Redblood. I guess you're right.Originally posted by Redblood:very interesting fren you have, must be a gun that makes lotsa noises.
1) pendant can be bought. US army (or any other army) also has a few pendants that can be purchased in singapore ... hopefully for those who lost theirs
2) he may be a clerk ...
3) ranger and guards similar? ROFL ... ask yourself dude ... sniper is a marksman definitely ... but not the other way.
4) SOF will never say such crap to you, if he is, you will never know, unless he is your trainer.
5) "like ranger, but not really, though" ... you have answered it youself.
6) "nagging suspicion" ... look at his hands, been thru tough training? look at his eyes, the killer look? or maybe, you have become his victim of fake identity.
BTW, what military background are you from?
think, misdirections ... what does he wish you to think he is?
And, I don't have any military background. I was considering joining the USMC (U.S. Marine Corps) after high school, but went to college instead. Thinking of joining when I return home. Not confirmed yet... -
you like field action? missions? ... the so called hamburger hill excitement?Originally posted by singaporesodapop:Thanks, Redblood. I guess you're right.
And, I don't have any military background. I was considering joining the USMC (U.S. Marine Corps) after high school, but went to college instead. Thinking of joining when I return home. Not confirmed yet... -
Nah, if I were to go into the Corps, I'd probably branch into Military Intelligence. Though I wouldn't mind the field action, but because I'm a woman, the military wouldn't allow me into direct combat anyway.Originally posted by Redblood:you like field action? missions? ... the so called hamburger hill excitement?
Never saw the movie, "Hamburger Hill." I heard it's pretty bloody.
The reason why I'm so into military matters is because I used to be an Army brat.
I'm still trying to find the Navy SEAL SOCOM game in Singapore, but it looks like they have all been sold out
Oh well...there's always "Rainbow Six." -
Originally posted by singaporesodapop:
that explains everything .... know what I mean ? ...
Nah, if I were to go into the Corps, I'd probably branch into Military Intelligence. Though I wouldn't mind the field action, but because I'm a woman, the military wouldn't allow me into direct combat anyway.
Never saw the movie, "Hamburger Hill." I heard it's pretty bloody.
The reason why I'm so into military matters is because I used to be an Army brat.
I'm still trying to find the Navy SEAL SOCOM game in Singapore, but it looks like they have all been sold out Oh well...there's always "Rainbow Six."
he's probably just trying to impress you ... -
Ha. Yeah. Suppose soOriginally posted by Fatum:that explains everything .... know what I mean ? ...
he's probably just trying to impress you ... 
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You could branch into PsyOps.The field is expanding the last I heard..Originally posted by singaporesodapop:Nah, if I were to go into the Corps, I'd probably branch into Military Intelligence. Though I wouldn't mind the field action, but because I'm a woman, the military wouldn't allow me into direct combat anyway.
Never saw the movie, "Hamburger Hill." I heard it's pretty bloody.
The reason why I'm so into military matters is because I used to be an Army brat.
I'm still trying to find the Navy SEAL SOCOM game in Singapore, but it looks like they have all been sold out Oh well...there's always "Rainbow Six." -
what "Golden commando wings"?
u mean the freefall badge? the metal no.3 version is golden in colour. below is the no.1 version.
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Nah, Gord, he means the little golden pendant. It's the tiny one that's about 1cm from wingtip to wingtip.
It's not an official bit of kit. Don't know if the arrangement's changed, but in my day we had a specific goldsmith who used to make batches to order when we finished the basic Airborne Course. I suppose if Guardsmen and guys from other units did the BAC, they could order it as well.
Anyway, in terms of mission profile, I'd say that the Commandos' mission profile was similar to that of the 1/75th or 2/75th, while the Guards' job is more similar to the Air Cav. -
Speaking about goldsmiths - I've come across one the makes these little pendents - airborne wings, commando formation, etc. Could be the same one the Ged mentioned.
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i see. 1cm is very small, more like a souvenir sold at those gift shops/e-mart right?
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yah, that one ....Originally posted by Gordonator:i see. 1cm is very small, more like a souvenir sold at those gift shops/e-mart right?
looks like someone's been using it to "siao kien" the lady threadstarter ... -
the ones sold at emarts are colored gold. cheap staff
my friend who did his BAC have one that is gold plated. really small. -
Dunno about the e-mart wing, but here's a closeup of the real thing:Originally posted by Gordonator:i see. 1cm is very small, more like a souvenir sold at those gift shops/e-mart right?
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No disrespect, but I think your friend's having you on.Originally posted by singaporesodapop:I'm from the U.S., but a friend from Singapore showed me his pendant, and I'm just curious. Actually, I have a nagging suspicion that he may be ex-SOF, but he won't disclose anything. He said that the badge was hard-earned and the course he had to undergo was "like a Ranger, but not really, though." So, that's why I was asking if Guards is similar to the Rangers. He also seems to know Hendon Camp inside out (even while driving by on the expressway!).
First, it's an Airborne wing, not a Commando wing. The emblems of the Commando Battalion and SOF both have wings as well, but they are different from the one on the pendant.
Second, Airborne's not really that hard. It's practically as easy as falling out of an airplane.
Third, any clerk or storeman working in the formation would know Hendon Camp inside out - it doesn't mean much.
Fourth, what's anybody going to be able to show of the camp while driving past? If he really is one of the guys, he'll have no trouble bringing you in for an tour, escorted by one of the serving personnel.
Fifth, you'll be surprised how many people out there pretend to be from Force Line.
Last, if he's a Guardsman, he's a Guardsman. That job's tough enough, and there really isn't any reason that he should pretend to be anything else. -
Ged, as someone above has said, "sian" is the main motive, probably after hearing that she wants to join the roughnecks as a spooky.Originally posted by Gedanken:No disrespect, but I think your friend's having you on.
First, it's an Airborne wing, not a Commando wing. The emblems of the Commando Battalion and SOF both have wings as well, but they are different from the one on the pendant.
Second, Airborne's not really that hard. It's practically as easy as falling out of an airplane.
Third, any clerk or storeman working in the formation would know Hendon Camp inside out - it doesn't mean much.
Fourth, what's anybody going to be able to show of the camp while driving past? If he really is one of the guys, he'll have no trouble bringing you in for an tour, escorted by one of the serving personnel.
Fifth, you'll be surprised how many people out there pretend to be from Force Line.
Last, if he's a Guardsman, he's a Guardsman. That job's tough enough, and there really isn't any reason that he should pretend to be anything else. -
Yeah, seems that way, Lordz. It's vicious and cruel sport, but damned if it isn't fun popping some tosser's BS bubble.
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Originally posted by Gedanken:Yeah, seems that way, Lordz. It's vicious and cruel sport, but damned if it isn't fun popping some tosser's BS bubble.
