SAFOS Elite Scholarship Scholars
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SINGAPORE: It is ever more critical for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) to have leaders of the highest quality. Hence, it must continue to attract the best young talent who can think ahead and implement bold plans to bring the SAF to the next level.
Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean said this when he presented this year's SAF Overseas Scholarships to six young men on Tuesday.
Mr Teo, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, said: "SAF scholars are challenged with a fast-paced career with the SAF. They will be sent to premier civilian as well as military institutions of education to mature and sharpen their minds. Success is not assured. Hard work, dedication and commitment are required. But the satisfaction are many.
"Confidence in the SAF rests on it having the best leadership, so that the SAF will be well-led, well-trained, equipped with modern and superior equipment, ready to respond to all contingencies.
"Every able-bodied Singaporean male is enlisted for National Service. Ultimately, should the SAF ever be called to battle, Singaporeans want to know that the commanders leading our servicemen are the most capable and committed, and will lead our men to victory in battle. There are no second chances."
Mr Teo said previous SAF scholars have helped build up the organisation and new challenges await a new generation of leaders.
He said: "In an ever more interconnected world, the spectrum of threats we face will be wider and even more complex, going beyond the conventional threats to include terrorism, piracy, natural disasters, pandemics and others that we have not yet foreseen.
"Instability in one part of the world has far-reaching consequences in other regions. Technology for ever more deadly weapons will become available to both state and non-state actors.
"These could threaten us from beyond the horizon, or assist a lone suicide bomber to evade detection. The SAF leadership of the future must be ready to face this wider and more complex spectrum of threats."
When the SAF scholars return from their studies, heavy responsibilities await them.
SAF Overseas Scholarship recipient Stanley Lim Kah Liang said: "Health is very important in the army and we don't want any non-operational incidents. So I will try and improve on the health standards and measures already in place, so that we ensure that our men train hard and train safe."
Chua Sheng Ho, another SAF Overseas Scholarship recipient, said: "Training my men well, training them to be leaders themselves, and train them to be more flexible in their decision-making process so they can be more able to make good decisions when the situation calls for it."
Mr Teo said SAF scholars not only serve in the Ministry of Defence and the SAF, they are also seconded to other ministries and government agencies. Six of them have so far entered politics and become ministers.
But for Nicholas Tay Weizhe, an SAF Overseas Scholarship recipient this year, he said: "For me, I don't think politics is on the top of my mind at this point of time. I am not going to rule it out, of course. For me, I am more attracted to the civil service."
The SAF Overseas Scholarships have been awarded to 269 servicemen since its inception in 1971.
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Walao i not elite...ehh still tot of signing on but even in SAF the soldiers qualifications also keep shoot highing and HIGHING....
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Am I missing something here?
For the military service, shouldn't leadership qualities or passion to serve be of more paramount importance rather than "talent" ?
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When come to war,
talent or no talent cant
save ur life also
is up to how garang u are liao
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Originally posted by noahnoah:
When come to war,
talent or no talent cant
save ur life also
is up to how garang u are liao
Precisely.
A "talented" soldier may not be the best leader / soldier.
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Can all classroom "talent" be battlefield "talent" too? I personally dun wanna see them in action because . . . . .
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increase pay then say...
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if u work under a high ranking
high flyer officer..
From 8-5 . u dun really see them in office
and funnie thing is that u always
get to see one golf set in the car..
Why hor?
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must be one of the "talents" who said that there won't be any war in the near future that is why RSAF start to commercialise
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Originally posted by noahnoah:
When come to war,
talent or no talent cant
save ur life also
is up to how garang u are liao
What is "garang"
noobie here. -
it means being gung-ho
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Originally posted by Rednano:
it means being gung-ho
gung-ho? Whats that
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Originally posted by charlize:
Am I missing something here?
For the military service, shouldn't leadership qualities or passion to serve be of more paramount importance rather than "talent" ?
Leadership qualities and passion to serve are included as part of the package during selection already, and are key pillars in selection of all PSC scholars, not just SAFOS. How come got Singaporean dunno common knowledge and whats happening around them? So funny
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Originally posted by Day Dreamer:
Can all classroom "talent" be battlefield "talent" too? I personally dun wanna see them in action because . . . . .
Walao i not elite...ehh still tot of signing on but even in SAF the soldiers qualifications also keep shoot highing and HIGHING....
You're just jealous because you have succeeded nowhere in life- in neither school, life nor the battlefield.
hahahaahAnd what is 'highing and highing'?! no wonder cannot succeed.
SAFOS is nothing new, the pillar of PSC after the PS, its been happening since 1971, get with the programme, although it's probably due to them that the general education level of the farmers are raised 'highing and highing', making it hard for you to join. Someone who doesn't know what's gung-ho, how that is even possible and obviously didn't even get into OCS.and you have the cheek to produce such comments on top PSC scholars...hahahaha so funny. hahah -
Originally posted by wonderamazement:
increase pay then say...
In all earnesty, I bet until the day you collect CPF, you can never draw the pay that they draw as starting salaries..(its not publicised because people like you won't be able to tahan)..hahahah this is the funniest thread in this forum
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Originally posted by TheMissus:
You're just jealous because you have succeeded nowhere in life- in neither school, life nor the battlefield.
hahahaahAnd what is 'highing and highing'?! no wonder cannot succeed.
SAFOS is nothing new, the pillar of PSC after the PS, its been happening since 1971, get with the programme, although it's probably due to them that the general education level of the farmers are raised 'highing and highing', making it hard for you to join. Someone who doesn't know what's gung-ho, how that is even possible and obviously didn't even get into OCS.and you have the cheek to produce such comments on top PSC scholars...hahahaha so funny. hahah
Why must i be jealous? Whats with your reply? Im only asking a question "Can all classroom "talent" be battlefield "talent" too?" Can u spot the question mark? i bet u can now. Someone who doesn't know what's gung-ho, how that is even possible and obviously didn't even get into OCS? since when who screamed "I WANT TO GET IN OCS!"?
Intresting -
Make no mistakes, SAFOS are a special breed of Singaporeans, the cream of the crop. Many aspires to it, but each year, only a few make that grade.
Their life history is critically studied, from Primary School to Uni, their family background, relatives, friends, their extra-cirrular activities right down to what they do on weekends.
Not only are they throughly studied, they also have to be physically fit and able to take trememdous pressure. Only then are they vetted and selected, to lead our society, initially in the military, then the civil service, a dedicated and devoted service to our nation.
Not many would accept or appreciate the sacrifices they make and the responsibilities they have to undertake. They are indeed a special breed of citizens, matured and intelligent, groomed to serve and uplift lives.
Having said that, there are others too, whom while may not have their qualifications, do still have the calibre to serve our country. Know always that the bullet fired in a war knows no name and makes no distinction between a pauper and a king.
Every citizen plays a part, and each should take pride in such fact, because without you, there will be no me. We all, from the roadsweeper to the PM, stand together as one nation, are and will always be equal. The only difference lies with our responsibilities. The broader our shoulders or mind, the better we will be able to carry our fellow citizens to a brighter future.
We all are one.
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Originally posted by Day Dreamer:
Why must i be jealous? Whats with your reply? Im only asking a question "Can all classroom "talent" be battlefield "talent" too?" Can u spot the question mark? i bet u can now. Someone who doesn't know what's gung-ho, how that is even possible and obviously didn't even get into OCS? since when who screamed "I WANT TO GET IN OCS!"?
Intresting So you're using the no-question mark to say that u were just 'innocently' making a 'query'? haha
Did I say you want to go to OCS? I said you COULD NOT MAKE IT (CMI) to OCS. Do you have to want to go to Harvard, or go to the moon, or want to be sucessful, be a millinaire, in order for me to know that you will never make it to Harvard or the moon or ever be successful?
I never wanted to be queen of Monaco too because..big surprise! Gasp I knew I could never be.All I made was one simple clear point = it's such a joke that there can be such super CMI and thick skinned people, didn't get anywhere talking about people who went through it all and topped delta and top of PSC and everything. Such a joke you know, don't go out and tell too many people, sure invite rotten egg buffets hurled on your face.
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Originally posted by TheMissus:
So you're using the no-question mark to say that u were just 'innocently' making a 'query'? haha
Did I say you want to go to OCS? I said you COULD NOT MAKE IT (CMI) to OCS. Do you have to want to go to Harvard, or go to the moon, or want to be sucessful, be a millinaire, in order for me to know that you will never make it to Harvard or the moon or ever be successful?
I never wanted to be queen of Monaco too because..big surprise! Gasp I knew I could never be.All I made was one simple clear point = it's such a joke that there can be such super CMI and thick skinned people, didn't get anywhere talking about people who went through it all and topped delta and top of PSC and everything. Such a joke you know, don't go out and tell too many people, sure invite rotten egg buffets hurled on your face.
Tsk tsk didnt answer my question once again.
"Talking about people who went through it all and topped delta and top of PSC and everything" Since when? -
Originally posted by xtreyier:
Make no mistakes, SAFOS are a special breed of Singaporeans, the cream of the crop. Many aspires to it, but each year, only a few make that grade.
Their life history is critically studied, from Primary School to Uni, their family background, relatives, friends, their extra-cirrular activities right down to what they do on weekends.
Not only are they throughly studied, they also have to be physically fit and able to take trememdous pressure. Only then are they vetted and selected, to lead our society, initially in the military, then the civil service, a dedicated and devoted service to our nation.
Not many would accept or appreciate the sacrifices they make and the responsibilities they have to undertake. They are indeed a special breed of citizens, matured and intelligent, groomed to serve and uplift lives.
Having said that, there are others too, whom while may not have their qualifications, do still have the calibre to serve our country. Know always that the bullet fired in a war knows no name and makes no distinction between a pauper and a king.
Every citizen plays a part, and each should take pride in such fact, because without you, there will be no me. We all, from the roadsweeper to the PM, stand together as one nation, are and will always be equal. The only difference lies with our responsibilities. The broader our shoulders or mind, the better we will be able to carry our fellow citizens to a brighter future.
We all are one.
Of cos we are all one. Prince or Pauper. All suffer the equalizer that doesn't recognise merit known as mortality, There's nothing wrong with being at any position in the pecking order anywhere. It only becomes a joke when this thing called shame, is lacking! In Hokkien its called BHB.
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Originally posted by Day Dreamer:
Tsk tsk didnt answer my question once again.
"Talking about people who went through it all and topped delta and top of PSC and everything" Since when?What is your question? Your posts are so poorly phrased, its barely intelligible.
Do post your question right here, right now. Don't scared.
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Originally posted by TheMissus:
What is your question? Your posts are so poorly phrased, its barely intelligible.
Do post your question right here, right now. Don't scared.
I know many of them. Come, I ask you on their behalf.
Mind scrolling up? Oh nvm leave it, I guess I cant expect much from the lowest breed? of mankind ever. But even that is disappointing.Not so since i got the answer from xtre post.
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Originally posted by Day Dreamer:
Mind scrolling up? Oh nvm leave it, I guess I cant expect much from the lowest breed? of mankind ever. But even that is disappointing.Not so since i got the answer from xtre post.
aiyoyo how come got guts to say earlier, after being told point blank your measurements against what you are talking shit about, ? All the rest are men here, everyone knows full well what happened lah. If you had the balls (of a man) to admit to what you said and meant, like a man, I'd have respected you more! Haha.. now is really no reason at all to give even sympathy face.
xtre was not even talking to you.. can you understand his English, given that you didn't know what's gung ho..?
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Originally posted by TheMissus:
aiyoyo how come got guts to say earlier, after being told point blank your measurements against what you are talking shit about, you shrink back like a scared tortoise or shrunken scrotum dipped in icy pool? All the rest are men here, everyone knows full well what happened lah. If you had the balls (of a man) to admit to what you said and meant, like a man, I'd have respected you more! Haha.. now is really no reason at all to give even sympathy face.
xtre was not even talking to you.. can you understand his English, given that you didn't know what's gung ho..?
Scroll up to my 2nd post on this thread. Easy?
xtre was not replying to me, but i got the answer just by his single post.
But you? Haiz maybe till next time learn to reply properly to question posted but others. You gonna reply BS to me again? Please, keep going, nothing gives me more pleasure? than being hated for asking a question. -
That's a whole lotta bullshit from Teo. He sure as hell wasn't such a goddamned sweetie pie when he was flushing regulars down the toilet while cutting NS to 2 years.
I'm surprised that what's-his-name hasn't turned up to brag about his boyfriends' SAFOS careers yet.